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If You Ask Me: (And of Course You Won't) Paperback – February 7, 2012

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The New York Times bestseller from the beloved actress and Hollywood icon who's made us laugh on shows from The Mary Tyler Moore Show to Golden Girls to Saturday Night Live!

In this candid take on everything from the unglamorous reality behind red-carpet affairs to her beauty regimen (“I have no idea what color my hair is, and I never intend to find out”), Betty White shares her observations about life, celebrity, and love (for humans and animals). Filled with photos, If You Ask Me is funny, sweet, and straight to the point—just like Betty.
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“Reads like a chat with the beloved star.”—The Denver Post

“A breezy patchwork of musings on aging, acting, poker (she plays a monthly game) and pet ownership.”—The New York Times

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Betty White was an award-winning film and television actress who appeared in such iconic television classics as The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. In a career that spanned 8 decades, she received seven Emmy awards, three American Comedy Awards, three Screen Actors Guild awards, and a Grammy. Both a pet enthusiast and animal health advocate, White was the president emerita of the Morris Animal Foundation and was a member of the board of directors of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association. Often referred to as a national treasure, Betty White passed away in 2021, just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Berkley
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 7, 2012
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Paperback
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 272 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0425245284
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0425245286
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.95 x 0.57 x 8.98 inches
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Betty White has been on television for over sixty years, beginning in 1949. She has starred in many successful series, made numerous guest appearances on game and talk shows, and narrated the Tournament of Roses Parade for twenty years and the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade for ten.

White has received 6 Emmy awards and 18 Emmy nominations. In 2010 she was presented with the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award.. She is also the recipient of three American Comedy Awards (including a Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990), and two Viewers for Quality Television Awards. She was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame in 1995 and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

She is the author of three previous books and lives in Los Angeles.

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Customers find the book easy to read and entertaining, particularly appreciating Betty White's wit and attitude. Moreover, the book provides a positive outlook on life and serves as great inspiration. However, the content receives mixed feedback, with some customers loving the insights while others find it lacking in substance. Additionally, customers disagree on the book's length.

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182 customers mention "Readability"177 positive5 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its casual writing style, with one mentioning it's perfect for a 4-hour flight.

"I love Betty White so this was an enjoyable read. She was such a wonderful person and her kind soul towards animals is missed." Read more

"...I won’t do a spoiler alert, but good book. Enjoy!!!" Read more

"...A must read on the list of books I'd recommend highly. Whether a fan or not, Betty White has wisdom to be shared and for the benefit of many!" Read more

"A good quick read! I read it in about an hour and a half" Read more

164 customers mention "Humor"155 positive9 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, describing it as a fun and witty read filled with laughter.

"Nice autobiography and Betty had some good humor in it! One thing she said about death will stick with me for a lifetime...." Read more

"...It's a quick, relaxing book to read." Read more

"...I think it is just a fun ready about someone many of us adored on television." Read more

"Betty White is such a delightful character, a leader in comedy for tv as well as an avid animal advocate...." Read more

65 customers mention "Love for female characters"65 positive0 negative

Customers love Betty's attitude and find her to be a delightful, humble person.

"Betty White is such a delightful character, a leader in comedy for tv as well as an avid animal advocate...." Read more

"...There aren’t any major bombshells in here, there’s just a terrific actress saying how blessed and lucky she has been to have the career she has had,..." Read more

"...She was a funny, sweet lady, that seemed like a joy to be around." Read more

"...I read it in 2 days, very well written. She was a great lady and a very good writer." Read more

44 customers mention "Uplifting"44 positive0 negative

Customers find the book uplifting, with its positive outlook on life and ability to provide a glimpse into the author's experiences.

"This was a good book. Full of that Betty White humor and knowledge. However, I’m not entirely sure what I learned for my own life...." Read more

"...through my own similar memories with tearful happiness and a longing for days gone. What I would give to live those days over again ...." Read more

"...something more comical, but was just as satisfied as she portrays parts of her life we normally wouldn't be privy to...." Read more

"...It’s how I imagine all her conversations to be. Smart and fast as whip or whatever the saying is" Read more

19 customers mention "Ease of use"19 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to use and quick to read, with one customer mentioning they finished it in one sitting.

"...It's a quick, relaxing book to read." Read more

"...It’s how I imagine all her conversations to be. Smart and fast as whip or whatever the saying is" Read more

"A quick, fun read that gives you a glimpse into Betty's mind!..." Read more

"I bought this for my mom. She enjoyed it so much that she finished it on 24 hours." Read more

23 customers mention "Content"10 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's content, with some loving the insights while others find it lacking in substance and not very informative.

"l was little disappointed in the briefness of the content. I had hoped for more about her private life and her work with animal charities." Read more

"...She gave such details and delightful stories from the past. I will listen again and again...." Read more

"The book wasn’t that interesting. I wished I would’ve picked a different one because I love Betty" Read more

"An intimate and fascinating series of topics that shed a special and witty perspective on her life and interesting anecdotes shared...." Read more

17 customers mention "Shortness"9 positive8 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the book's length, with several noting that the chapters are very short.

"These are short and upbeat chapters on many topics from dogs to TV shows Betty White was in...." Read more

"...However, this books was much shorter than I expected (the pages use bigger font and aren't full). I would have loved to learn more about Betty...." Read more

"...This book is a fast read. Her chapters are short, and she shares her pictures throughout the book. I highly recommend this "feel good" book." Read more

"Very easy read. A little shorter than expected If you are looking for a light easy read this would be a good pick." Read more

19 customers mention "Story quality"0 positive19 negative

Customers find the book boring with no great stories, describing it as totally worthless.

"While this book was funny in places and cleverly written, is was a total bore and a snoozefest. There never was a point...." Read more

"Some of the book is interesting, but there isn’t much real substance. I love Betty White, so this wasn’t a total waste of my time." Read more

"Pretty basic and nothing overly entertaining or engaging besides already being a fan of Betty...." Read more

"This book was a boring waste of time. She never delves deeply into her life. Everything she talks about is superficial...." Read more

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Sometimes you just need a smile! 🙃🙂 I love Betty White as most of us do. Did you know she has a few books? This one consists of very short chapters about her advice, her take on situations and her experiences. It is a quick, feel good read! . This came out when she was 89! Such an amazing inspiration to know that age is just a number it has never held her back. The amazing Betty White just turned 97 in January!! I know this Golden Girl will be with all of us forever 💖 .
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  • Linda
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love Betty
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2025
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    I love Betty White so this was an enjoyable read. She was such a wonderful person and her kind soul towards animals is missed.
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  • Sandra
    5.0 out of 5 stars Betty White’s Autobiography
    Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2025
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    Nice autobiography and Betty had some good humor in it! One thing she said about death will stick with me for a lifetime. I won’t do a spoiler alert, but good book. Enjoy!!!
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  • Cheryl Landes
    4.0 out of 5 stars A little of everything from Betty White
    Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2024
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    This book was written like Betty White was sitting with me at the table, sipping coffee and sharing stories. These short stories range from aging to animals. The book contains many black-and-white pictures of Betty, people she worked with, her family, and her pets. It's a quick, relaxing book to read.
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  • James Watts
    5.0 out of 5 stars If You Ask Me
    Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2025
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    I never received the book. But have to say anything Betty White is a 5 star as far as Im concern.
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  • Jayne E. Sullivan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    My friend is an avid reader and loves biographies. Added this one to her collection!
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  • Amazon Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars No autograph
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
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    I'm sure the book will be great but I bought it because it was autographed but it wasn't. False advertising. It meant something to me to have her autograph. Going to try one more time and return this one.
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    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2024
    I'm sure the book will be great but I bought it because it was autographed but it wasn't. False advertising. It meant something to me to have her autograph. Going to try one more time and return this one.
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  • Brian Bahnsen
    5.0 out of 5 stars What An Inspiration
    Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025
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    I'd have to say this book was a surprise to me. I actually started reading it half through another book, which is very good as well. However, this one just seemed to pull me back in a bit more, and the reading was effortless, which is a testament to the style of writing. A must read on the list of books I'd recommend highly. Whether a fan or not, Betty White has wisdom to be shared and for the benefit of many!
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  • Judi Squires
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2025
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    A good quick read! I read it in about an hour and a half
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  • sunshine
    5.0 out of 5 stars a must read
    Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2025
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    Wonderful book
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  • Amazon Kunde
    5.0 out of 5 stars Rose Nylund from St Olav...
    Reviewed in Germany on April 11, 2016
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    ...disguised as Betty White Shares anecdotes and the wisdom of (back then) almost 90 years. It is a refreshing experience to read this, to laugh with this special Golden Girl, and to think about the truth behind so many of her words. I am glad I bought this book, and hope for many more to come from Betty White. Thank you, for being a writer!
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  • Ilse Van Thielen
    4.0 out of 5 stars Betty is a gem
    Reviewed in Belgium on May 26, 2024
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    Omg, where to start. I read this book in 3 days. Although I had little time. But the book is written in little parts. Every chapter is 2-4 pages with beautiful photos in between. It is such a comfort read. I am going to order all Betty's books in the nearby future. I missed a GG part in this book though. But maybe she has written about that in one of her other books. So she has been forgiven. We lost a true gem with this beautiful actress. The things she has done and seen in her life are remarkable. I am so glad she loved to write and that way she shared a part of her life behind the scenes with us.
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  • LouMaCo
    3.0 out of 5 stars Gift
    Reviewed in Australia on December 5, 2023
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    A little disappointed. Yes a paperback, but quite a flimsy light paperback compared to what I've bought previously. I actually didn't want to give it as a gift, it felt cheap. A fantastic option to just read yourself, but not the kind of quality you'd want to gift.
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  • aileen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice easy read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 3, 2022
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    Good read, enjoyed
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