"Warm and funny." -- The New York Times * "Refreshingly no-holds-barred." -- USA TODAY * "Delightful." -- San Francisco Chronicle An inspirational, witty, and bold memoir from the most successful woman ever to compete on Jeopardy! --an exploration of what it means to ask questions of the world and of yourself as well as a passionate "ode to learning" ( People ). In eighth grade, Amy was voted "Most likely to appear on Jeopardy! " by her classmates. Decades later, this trailblazer finally got her chance. Not only did she walk away with $1.3 million while captivating the world with her impressive forty-game winning streak, but she made history and won an even greater prize--the joy of being herself on national television and blazing a trail for openly queer and transgender people around the world.
Now, she shares her singular journey that led to becoming an unlikely icon and hero to millions. Her superpower: Boundless curiosity and fearless questioning. "A funny, memorable, philosophical take on life" ( Kirkus Reviews ) In the Form of a Question explores some of the innumerable topics that have fascinated Amy throughout her life--books and music, Tarot and astrology, popular culture and computers, sex and relationships--but they all share the same purpose: to illustrate, and celebrate, the results of a lifetime spent asking, why? "Funny, candid, and confident.this is no ordinary Jeopardy! memoir.[and] Amy Schneider is no ordinary Jeopardy! champion" (Ken Jennings).