“Lawson mixes her lifelong struggle with mental and physical illnesses and her quirky brand of humor, connecting those two threads together with the notion that those who suffer the deepest lows should embrace a form of happiness that allows for the wild and uninhibited side of life. Recommended for all public libraries.”– Library Journal, starred review Considering all that she has gone through, it’s an amazing feat that, like she says, is necessary to her survival. This book is a profane, hilarious, touching, and essential part of that conversation. “The stigma surrounding mental illness can only be lifted if people affected are willing to talk about their experiences and everyone else is willing to listen. “Whether she’s writing about buying condoms she’ll use to cover her dog’s paws, applying to the Vampire Brotherhood, or hiding in her bathroom, best-selling humorist Lawson ( FURIOUSLY HAPPY, 2015) openly describes a variety of ailments…Stock up for Lawson’s millions of readers, who cherish her candor and have been eagerly awaiting her new book.”– Booklist, starred reviewĭon’t miss Jenny Lawson’s previous book, FURIOUSLY HAPPY: A Funny Book About Horrible ThingsĢ starred reviews and a LibraryReads pick! BROKEN (in the best possible way)Ī LibraryReads pick and an Indie Next pick! Her latest collection of stories dives even deeper into her journey of physical and mental health. With two LibraryReads picks and a #1 New York Times bestseller, Jenny Lawson has a knack for bringing her signature humor into discussions surrounding mental health.
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