A review by linda_elaine
I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying by Youngmi Mayer

emotional funny sad medium-paced

4.0

 This memoir was funny and emotionally intense. The storytelling shines when exploring trauma with humor, but the repeated framing of being a “poor kid” felt out of touch. With references to elite schools,  international travel,  Birkin bags, and co-parenting with a millionaire chef, parts of the poverty narrative didn’t quite align. Still, the emotional vulnerability and sharp wit make it worth reading.