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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
Overall I enjoyed this book, and at times it brought me to tears. I didn't love it, though, perhaps because the writing is simple and bland, and sometimes the book abruptly changes topic. Again, I'd like a half a star to add to this rating, please.
One of my favorite parts of this book, besides Notaro's deadpan wit, was the focus on meaningful friendships. Whenever things go wrong––and, if you read the summary, you will see most things do––Notaro calls a friend: old friends, new friends, ex-girlfriends, family friends. I'm not sure why this struck me as so rare, but it might be one of the only memoirs that includes phone calls with friends as worthy of note. Most stories define their subjects by family, work, or romance, and it was gratifying to see affirmation of friendship.
Although I've heard Tig's story a few times, I loved how she intertwined things with more insight into her childhood and relationship with all parents (mom, dad, and stepdad). Tig Notaro is one of my favorite comedians. Her book is a must-read for other fans but I think even non-fans would take away something. Namely, never get C. diff. Yikes.
"I cannot express how important it is to believe that taking one tiny—and possibly very uncomfortable—step at a time can ultimately add up to a great distance."—advice I need to heed at this point in my life!
Raw, funny, and a bit heart-breaking...nothing like her laugh-so-hard-it-hurts stand-up show, but definitely worth a listen if one is a Tig fan. For some reason, the parts about her step-father made me especially teary-eyed.
Raw, funny, and a bit heart-breaking...nothing like her laugh-so-hard-it-hurts stand-up show, but definitely worth a listen if one is a Tig fan. For some reason, the parts about her step-father made me especially teary-eyed.
I read an article that said something about "Tig Notaro" and "a welcome encounter with lesbian joy". I thought to myself, joy sounds nice, I could use that in my life. Except somehow I thought they were talking about her memoir and not her comedy special.
Which is why I was confused for most of this book, which involves 1) an infection so bad it requires hospitalization, 2) her mother dying, 3) cancer, all in the same year. Yeah. An honest book, and someone who's life is probably going way worse than yours. It was a good (slim) volume, just not what I was expecting.
(And, reading this right after [a:Laurie Notaro|5098|Laurie Notaro|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1308905854p2/5098.jpg] was a complete accident. Nonfiction isn't shelved by author's last name, silly.)
Which is why I was confused for most of this book, which involves 1) an infection so bad it requires hospitalization, 2) her mother dying, 3) cancer, all in the same year. Yeah. An honest book, and someone who's life is probably going way worse than yours. It was a good (slim) volume, just not what I was expecting.
(And, reading this right after [a:Laurie Notaro|5098|Laurie Notaro|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1308905854p2/5098.jpg] was a complete accident. Nonfiction isn't shelved by author's last name, silly.)
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
I cannot help but love Tig Notaro. This is such a candid glimpse into the most unbelievable series of events: the sudden death of her mother, a c. diff diagnosis, a break up, and then a stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis.
I loved this book even though it was incredibly difficult to listen to. It was equal parts hilarious. I wish I was exaggerating when I said I spit an entire mouthful of water out while listening. Alas, I am not.
If you like Tig’s stand up (and let’s be honest here...check yourself if you don’t because she is the funniest human alive) you will love this book.
I loved this book even though it was incredibly difficult to listen to. It was equal parts hilarious. I wish I was exaggerating when I said I spit an entire mouthful of water out while listening. Alas, I am not.
If you like Tig’s stand up (and let’s be honest here...check yourself if you don’t because she is the funniest human alive) you will love this book.