Even though I’m only 25% done with the book I am saying now even if you don’t read non-fiction or memoirs please give this book a go because you are definitely going to laugh your ass off and if you don’t them you might have been abducted by aliens (laugh if you get the reference). The entire conversation between Lawson and her sister about how male dogs know to lift their leg while female squat and the chaos it turns into was hilarious and reminded me of some conversations I’ve had with friends over the years. I have to be completely honest and say that Lawson is definitely the most relatable author I have read from in my entire life, from the way she sees the world to how she sees her own mental and physical illnesses is so similar to my own it’s scary at times. I also really appreciated how she has gone through with book signings and meetings even though they are incredibly draining for her because she understands how it makes other people feel seen and normal in a way some might not have felt before.

Lawson’s descriptions of her panic attacks and social anxiety are so interesting to read about as I suffer with anxiety and panic attacks myself and social anxiety so it made me feel seen in a way I never have before. Reading the list of things she has said at social gathering but didn’t get the reaction she expected gave me second hand embarrassment because I have genuinely been in that situation and how awkward it is but you cant take the words back. Lawson definitely does shy away from some of the things she has said and done in life which was incredibly embarrassing and I commend her for it. At first, I looked at the title with completely confusion that soon became pure amusement as I attempted to hold in my laughter since I have done something similar but without Lawson’s regularity and her internal thoughts are pure comedy. Honestly, Lawson starts the book off on an hilarious note as she talks about how her ADD affects her life leading the an amazing explanations on how she continues to lose her shoes while wearing them. From the introduction alone I can already tell I am going to enjoy Lawson’s writing if nothing else and she is open and honest and doesn’t sugar coat anything which is sorely needed in this area.

I have heard so much about Jenny Lawson’s books especially this one which if I have read reviews correctly focuses on Lawson’s issues with her mental health over the years which is something I can relate to.

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