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Furiously Happy

Jenny Lawson
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Furiously Happy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015

Book Brief

Jenny Lawson

Furiously Happy

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson is a humorous memoir that examines the author's experiences with mental illness, including anxiety and depression, through a collection of emotional confessions and odd anecdotes. Lawson shares her journey to live life to the fullest despite her struggles, celebrating resilience and finding joy amidst adversity. The memoir includes sensitive topics such as depression and mental illness.

Humorous

Emotional

Heartwarming

Spicy

Reviews & Readership

4.2

183,852 ratings

70%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jenny Lawson's Furiously Happy is lauded for its raw, humorous take on mental illness, offering a unique blend of poignancy and wit. Readers appreciate its authenticity and candidness, though some criticize its erratic structure and sense of repetitive anecdotes. Overall, it resonates strongly with those seeking an honest dialogue on living with mental health challenges.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Furiously Happy?

Readers who enjoy witty, candid, and insightful explorations of mental health will love Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson. Fans of Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh or Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Lawson herself will find this book equally engaging. Best suited for those who appreciate humor blended with raw, personal storytelling.

4.2

183,852 ratings

70%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

2010s

Publication Year

2015

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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