This title was previously available on netgalley and is now archived. A funny book about horrible things paperback february 7, 2017. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. When you come out of the grips of a depression there is an incredible relief, but n. Lawson takes this to the next level in furiously happy, her catalogue of the wonderful, ridiculous adventures that she has gone on in an effort to make the good times overshadow the bad. When she goes on speaking tours, lawsons audiences burst the venuesclearly she is hitting a nerve. We are compassionate navigators to the information, resources, and entertainment you seek. The cedar rapids public library is a beacon of literacy to all who seek knowledge and understanding.
Chicago turabian author date citation style guide lawson, jenny, 1973. In furiously happy, a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, jenny lawson examines. Some people might think that being furiously happy is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite. A funny book about horrible things jenny lawson, read by the author.
Furiously happy by jenny lawson, audiobook excerpt by. A funny book about horrible things by jenny lawson at indigo. Listen to an excerpt of jenny lawsons furiously happy, read by the author. Furiously happy is about taking those moments when things are fine and making them amazing, because those moments are what make us who we are, and theyre the same moments we take into battle with us when our brains declare war on our very existence. Digital audiobook 9212015 paperback 272017 cdaudio 9222015 pre. Jenny lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness in furiously happy.
Furiously happy is not only a battle cry but a delirious seesaw of a memoir. Furiously happy is a series of stories and personal essays from author jenny lawson. Jenny lawson jenny explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. Order furiously happy from bookpeople and jenny lawson will sign and personalize your book to order a signed, personalized copy. There are so many people out there struggling with depression and mental illness, either themselves or someone in their family and in this book they will find a member of their tribe offering up an uplifting message. There are so many people out there struggling with depression and mental illness, either themselves or someone in their familyand in furiously happy they will find a member of their tribe offering up an uplifting message via a taxidermied roadkill raccoon. The cedar rapids public library is a beacon of literacy to all who seek knowledge and. I dont tend to read memoirs, nor do i gravitate towards humorous books. A funny book about horrible things fast, free delivery, video streaming, music, and much more prime members enjoy free twoday shipping, free sameday or oneday delivery to select areas, prime video, prime music, prime reading, and more. Apr 20, 2018 the subtitle of jenny lawsons book furiously happy is. I heard about lawsons furiously happy on another blog, though, and was sufficiently intrigued.
Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. This is a book about embracing everything that makes us who we are the beautiful and the flawed and then using it to find joy in fantastic and outrageous ways. Ive often thought that people with severe depression have developed such a well for experiencing. In furiously happy, a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, jenny lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other. No part of this excerpt may be reproduced or reprinted without permission in writing from the publisher. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 329 pages and is available in hardcover format. Citation formats are based on standards as of july 2010. Digital audiobook 9212015 paperback 272017 cdaudio 9222015 prerecorded audio player 9222015. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. In furiously happy, a humor memoir tinged with just enough tragedy and pathos to make it worthwhile, jenny lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other conditions, and explains how it has led her to live life to the fullest. A funny book about horrible things first printing by lawson, jenny isbn. Excerpted from the book furiously happy by jenny lawson. A funny book about horrible things, jenny lawson the title refers to lawsons philosophy of being furiously happy after becoming so depressed that she eventually decided to force herself to be happy out of frustration and spite, driving herself to adventures and experiences in order to build happy memories to sustain her. When you come out of the grips of a depression there is an incredible relief, but not one you feel allowed to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Furiously happy hardcover a funny book about horrible things. A funny book about horrible things is about taking those moments when things are fine and. A funny book about horrible things hardcover by jenny lawson.
Sep 22, 2015 furiously happy is about taking those moments when things are fine and making them amazing, because those moments are what make us who we are, and theyre the same moments we take into battle with us when our brains declare war on our very existence. Furiously happy jenny lawson 9781250077004 netgalley. Jenny lawson, blogger at the bloggess and author of furiously happy. Nov 01, 2015 dealing with all that has never been easy, but as she explains in her new book, furiously happy.
A funny book about horrible things ebook written by jenny lawson. Furiously happy appeals to jennys core fan base but also transcends it. Dealing with all that has never been easy, but as she explains in her new book, furiously happy. Ive often thought that people with severe depression have developed such a well for experiencing extreme. Jenny is determined to be furiously happy, despite her internal monologues attempting to make her feel otherwise and i had nothing but deep respect and admiration for the way she consistently made the best of a bad situation. A funny book about horrible things by jenny lawson. A funny book about horrible things, it helps to have. Pretend youre good at it george washingtons dildo im not psychotic. A funny book about horrible things hardcover furiously happy. Live your life as best you can, while striving to be furiously happy. The first edition of the novel was published in september 22nd 2015, and was written by jenny lawson. Some people might think that being furiously happy is just an excuse to be stupid and.
In the comments field during checkout, indicate the name of the person to whom youd like the book signed. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. In furiously happy, jenny lawson examines her own experience with severe depression and a host of other conditions, and explains how it has led her to live life to the fullest. Furiously happy a funny book about horrible things. A funny book about horrible things by jenny lawson narrator. Jennys former book lets pretend this never happened. The main characters of this non fiction, humor story are. As she follows her own struggles with mental health, lawson takes the reader through her hilarious daily conversations with her husband, friends and therapists. I expected furiously happy to be a narrative from a to b cataloging jennys life with little scatterings of comedic delivery. Furiously happy, dangerously sad ive found a kindred soul and he has a very healthy coat my phone is more fun to hang out with than me i have a sleep disorder and its probably going to kill me or someone else how many carbs are in a foot. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders.