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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
Fantastic from start to finish. The author’s experience of motherhood isn’t that similar to mine, but she’s writing as much about what it means to be a human over time as she’s writing about what changes parenting in particular thrusts upon us. This is for anyone who ever loved a quality mommyblog back in the day. The audio was well done.
(For great read-alikes, also see the books by Mary Laura Philpott.)
(For great read-alikes, also see the books by Mary Laura Philpott.)
I am now at a time in my life where I can, apparently, really enjoy a good motherhood memoir, and I really liked this! It was genuinely funny and deeply relatable (even though Jessi Klein is, it would seem, very rich and I am not). The (acknowledged) privilege didn't bother me. I thought it was breezy and well-written.
I read so many mysteries that lean toward the dark side ...
I have found that when my brain needs a happy "palate cleanser" humorous short stories written by women are the best!
"I'll Show Myself Out..." is a truly laugh out loud read. Jessi Klein nails so much of what makes motherhood so intense, insane and deeply wonderful. I love how she uses Jospeh Campbell's "The Hero's Journey" to relate to the truly heroic task of mothering everyday. So brilliant and so funny.
I have found that when my brain needs a happy "palate cleanser" humorous short stories written by women are the best!
"I'll Show Myself Out..." is a truly laugh out loud read. Jessi Klein nails so much of what makes motherhood so intense, insane and deeply wonderful. I love how she uses Jospeh Campbell's "The Hero's Journey" to relate to the truly heroic task of mothering everyday. So brilliant and so funny.
So stinking funny. Sure, she is privileged and all, but I actually felt slightly better about myself reading her anxieties(I know, I’m sorry to fall into the judgy mom trap, but that’s life). Her experiences reading bedtime stories and reminiscing about our Pre-mom lives are so relatable! Idk how she hits that perfect tone between self-deprecating, hilarious, and also sincere, but I fully appreciated this read and recommend it to all parents out there, plus anyone thinking about having kids, friends with someone who has kids, or if you know kids.
Some stories better than others. Appreciate the vulnerability and transparency she shared about her experience as a Mom. Definitely laughed out loud at times.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
This was absolutely spot on and hilarious. Yeah, she's a bit privileged but that doesn't detract from her experiences. If you hated this book, I can only guess you are one of a few things:
1) not a mom
2) not old enough to be jaded by life
3) butthurt because you did not write about mundane motherhood topics in a humorous way and get your essays published like she did
1) not a mom
2) not old enough to be jaded by life
3) butthurt because you did not write about mundane motherhood topics in a humorous way and get your essays published like she did
I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. As a white, Jewish, 40-year-old woman with a son named Asher (the same as Jessi's son), I literally feel like this book was written for me. I have never felt so seen before. I love how candid Jessi is about the amazing and not so amazing parts of motherhood. She shines a light on topics that feel taboo, like being bored while playing cars with your kid, or tuning out while reading to him, or losing your mind trying to strap him into the car seat. Thank goodness for great friends who can talk you through the tough parts and rejoice with you during the wonderful ones. I highly recommend this book, read by the author, on audio.
I just really needed this book. Is it perfect? No. In fact, I really didn't care for the widower essay at all. But the narrative arc of the essays and the vulnerability of Klein sell it for me.