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A review by apoppyinthewind
Broken (in the Best Possible Way) by Jenny Lawson
dark
emotional
funny
slow-paced
3.0
This book was a mixed bag for me. There were parts I related to strongly, parts that made me laugh out loud, parts that made me cringe, parts I tuned out, and parts that went into graphic details about rats, Shark Tanks pitches, and killing chickens that I just had to skip completely. Even though it was hard at times to listen to, the chapters where Lawson writes about mental illness & the treatments she has undergone and the connections to her own family history of mental illness were powerful.
When it comes to books I find hard to review I always ask myself: "Would I recommend it?" With this book, I would recommend her earlier books like <I>Furiously Happy</i> or <I>Let's pretend this never happened</i> first, especially if you're new to Jenny Lawson's writings. If you're already a fan, I do think this book is worth checking out of your local library.
When it comes to books I find hard to review I always ask myself: "Would I recommend it?" With this book, I would recommend her earlier books like <I>Furiously Happy</i> or <I>Let's pretend this never happened</i> first, especially if you're new to Jenny Lawson's writings. If you're already a fan, I do think this book is worth checking out of your local library.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Chronic illness, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, and Medical content