Let's Pretend This Never Happened
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2012
366
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
In her New York Times bestselling memoir, Let's Pretend This Never Happened—A Mostly True Memoir (2012), Jenny Lawson humorously and poignantly shares her life story, from an eccentric childhood in West Texas, through her experiences with love, marriage, motherhood, and her battle with social anxiety, ultimately showcasing how life's most embarrassing and challenging moments can define and unite us. The book includes mentions of childhood trauma, mental health struggles, and chronic illness.
Humorous
Emotional
Bittersweet
Nostalgic
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Jenny Lawson's Let's Pretend This Never Happened offers a hilarious and offbeat memoir filled with quirky anecdotes and dark humor. Reviewers praised its unique voice, wit, and relatability. However, some found the humor too zany or the structure disjointed. Overall, it's lauded for its authenticity and endearing charm, albeit not for everyone.
A reader who enjoys irreverent humor, personal anecdotes, and quirky family dynamics would relish Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson. Similar to David Sedaris's Me Talk Pretty One Day and Tina Fey's Bossypants, this memoir appeals to fans of humorous, heartfelt storytelling.
209,944 ratings
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366
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
2010s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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