Reviews with content warning for Panic attacks/disorders - Broken (in the Best Possible Way)

I did not know who Jenny Lawson was when I started reading this and by the end of it, I still didn't know who she was but I did enjoy her book!

She tackles discussions of mental illness with humor, honesty, and grace, through a series of essays that are really like short stories, giving us a glimpse into her everyday life with her longsuffering husband, Victor, and her young daughter. I enjoyed the audiobook, which is read by the author; I think it was funnier than I probably would have found the print version.

I will say, there's not a ton of cohesion between the stories, beyond that they talk about some aspect of mental health. I'm not sure I will remember this book by the end of the year, but it was a quick entertaining listen.

Thank you to Libro.fm, Macmillan Audio, and the author for my ALC.

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emotional funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

No one goes from gut-bustingly hilarious to gut-wrenchingly relatable like Jenny Lawson. And now my gut is all messed up so thanks a lot, Jenny. Do not read this book unless you're prepared to have total gut replacement surgery because yours got destroyed from all the laughing and crying. Still worth it, though.

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

4.5

Fav Essay: Six times I’ve Lost my Shoes While Wearing Them.

Sooo hilarious. I do want to also rereads it on audio. I was dying laughing at soooo many of these essays. I love how Jenny brings humor to the darkest moments as well as the most mundane activities. Every book she writes is better than the last . There were many times that I was laughing out loud as well as reading it outloud to Netty (my wife)

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Laugh until you cry,
Jenny will have you rolling.
Dog condoms ‘nuff said 😂

Also you’ll just have to read it to believe me that dog condoms is not what you think they are .

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4.0

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