aerojas 's review for:

I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood by Jessi Klein

5.0

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A new favorite! For me, these essays were the very best I've encountered on motherhood and the impact it has on us. I loved her comparison of Joseph Cambell's monomyth of the Hero's Journey to the life altering experience of giving birth and raising a child. Not all will feel the same about the experience, but I found Jessi Klein's words so thoroughly resonant with my own journey in raising kids. It was smart, honest, self-deprecating, and hilarious. I listened to her voice on the audiobook and it made it even better. I will purchase my own physical copy to refer back to the many gems. Outstanding!