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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
This book is really good, in that it deals with serious mental health issues, and is also very funny. How in the world, I'm not sure. It might be magic. A special kind of magic, as I've recommended this book to three people in the last two days, and will keep in on tap for others I encounter. You can't understand depression unless you've felt depression, but Lawson describes it in a way that is at least somewhat relatable to all the well meaning folks who tell her to cheer up already.
This book deserves a better review than I am giving it. But I found out today that I have Influenza A, and I'm exhausted. I just logged off from working from home for the last 10 hours. But, I'm super stressed out that I had this in my "currently reading" tab when really I had finished it on Saturday (the first day that I had a flu symptoms), so my own crazy compulsions about my Goodreads lists is taking over. I think that Ms. Lawson would understand and give me a pass. If she doesn't maybe I could find some inspired taxidermy to send her as a peace offering.
This book deserves a better review than I am giving it. But I found out today that I have Influenza A, and I'm exhausted. I just logged off from working from home for the last 10 hours. But, I'm super stressed out that I had this in my "currently reading" tab when really I had finished it on Saturday (the first day that I had a flu symptoms), so my own crazy compulsions about my Goodreads lists is taking over. I think that Ms. Lawson would understand and give me a pass. If she doesn't maybe I could find some inspired taxidermy to send her as a peace offering.
i laughed quite a bit. it was honestly kinda nice
While I didn’t have as many moments grabbing my phone to text people that they needed to read this NOW, I still greatly enjoyed this second installment from Jenny Lawson.
Of course I love the funny, bizarre moments, but for me the best was her brave, stark attempts at trying to describe what living with depression and various other mental illnesses is really like for the person suffering from it. And how it effects their family and friends. Some of it resonated with me personally, other parts made me feel more compassion and (hopefully) understanding for what other people are going through.
I’m excited to read her third book, and even though I haven’t read it yet, I’m sure I’ll be recommending that one too!!
Of course I love the funny, bizarre moments, but for me the best was her brave, stark attempts at trying to describe what living with depression and various other mental illnesses is really like for the person suffering from it. And how it effects their family and friends. Some of it resonated with me personally, other parts made me feel more compassion and (hopefully) understanding for what other people are going through.
I’m excited to read her third book, and even though I haven’t read it yet, I’m sure I’ll be recommending that one too!!
funny
DNF
7 chapters of nothing. As a high functional depressive person with anxiety, I was expecting relating to this or at least finding it interesting, but… nothing
7 chapters of nothing. As a high functional depressive person with anxiety, I was expecting relating to this or at least finding it interesting, but… nothing
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
dark
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
I think I lost the point of the book. I didn't click with the humor (I did like her 1st book/memoir).
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
I read the first book physically but decided to audio the second. It's a rare instance where they are both just as entertaining. I did love hearing all the anecdotes from Jenny's own voice, it made for a really funny listen. I found myself laughing to myself more often than not. Despite the sad undertone of dealing with mental health, these books are so fun to listen to and make those who might be struggling with themselves feel a little less alone.