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Furiously Happy

a Funny Book About Horrible Things
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Sep 12, 2023Peyton_ rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Tip for writers: don't insult your audience in the introduction of your book (this applies to the audiobook format of Furiously Happy specifically).
Mar 31, 2023ArapahoeLaura rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Sarcastically funny account of life and mental health
Feb 29, 2020amnevitt rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
There are things I love about Furiously Happy. By exposing her life and "furiously happy" way of coping with mental illness, she invites readers to join her in the everyday realities of her lived experiences. She takes scary topics, like…
Sep 24, 2019joliebergman rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A very sweet, funny, and surprisingly self-helpy memoir.
Mar 18, 2019cannotbeheard rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is probably more of a 4.25 rating. I really enjoyed this book. There were quite a few things that I read and thought, I think that way too! I liked how random and wild Jenny is. One of my favorite things about this book was how she…
Jan 16, 2019ckapadia rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
What fresh hell is this? Dharma Finkelstein + mental illness really makes me question where nature stops and nurture begins. The Anna Kendrick voice on the audiobook doesn't help either.
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Apr 05, 2018Gina_Vee rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I honestly don't think the audiobook for this book gets enough praise. This book is funny and heart-wrenching at the same time, which is what makes it good. The author reading her own book makes it even better.
Jan 14, 2018LaVelleG rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
I listened to about 3 minutes of this. I just don't enjoy profanity and there is too much of it for my taste.
May 28, 2017ArapahoeLesley rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Rambling hilariousness book-ended by some interesting reflections on her mental illness. Definitely kooky.
Dec 06, 2016Tricia00 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this audiobook. Jenny Lawson presents her struggle with mental illness in a hilarious, and surprisingly relatable way to her listener. Though the book does delve into more serious topics, the author is able to provide…
Nov 16, 2016JCLHopeH rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I have a ton of respect for Jenny Lawson and her open, entertaining approach to her life and in many ways, more broadly, the human struggle ... especially when you have to conquer your own mind dark/sad/crazy games. Sometimes her humor is…
Sep 09, 2016
I happened upon this book in a keyword search, and, of course, the cover photo intrigued me. I am so glad I did, because this book was great! Jenny Lawson reads it so well, and makes the stories all the more humorous. She blends humor…
Aug 23, 2016ArapahoeBridget rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I loved listening to this! Hearing the author read it was incredibly fun. Also, it is dangerous to listen while driving because it made me cry multiple times. If you've struggled with mental illness, or know someone who has, this just…
Jun 23, 2016kristenmainz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jenny Lawson does it again with a great book! Anyone who reads the Bloggess will love the book, but it's such an inspirational, hilarious book that deals with some really deep, uncomfortable, and difficult topics. I laughed and cried…
Jun 23, 2016MonaLyssa33 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I think I would get along with Jenny Lawson quite well if I met her in person. She's ridiculous in a way that makes me want to be friends with her. Her book is hilarious and I would recommend it to anyone.
Jun 22, 2016
A great read for those who have or are trying to understand those dealing with mental illness. Jenny Lawson presents her struggle with mental illness in a truthful yet darkly humourous manner. Her audiobook, which is read by Lawson had me…
Apr 16, 2016
Fantastic on audio. I laughed out loud in my car repeatedly.
Dec 16, 20152monkeyreaders rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A few of the great things about the book on cd, are the bonus chapter at the end and the author's descriptions of some of the photos in the book. It was a very thoughtful embellishment. This book is great for anyone who's ever felt down…
Dec 10, 2015lotuslori_8 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved listening to this audiobook read by the author. Stories of her crazy life make me feel sane. Everyone who struggles with anxiety or depression should listen to this book and know you are not alone.
Nov 19, 2015JCLJoshN rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Jenny Lawson is a precious gift to this world. Her writing, her worldview, her candor about her struggles with mental illness make me furiously happy. (SEE WHAT I DID THERE?)