While some of the stories were a little more serious than I would’ve liked, all in all it was a very funny book. She needs to put out a book that is just of hers and Victor’s conversations, because those are the best. And have color photos please.

Even though I've read both of her other books (multiple times) and her blog regularly, I am never quite prepared for how much I ADORE Jenny Lawson. I'm not convinced that we weren't somehow separated at birth. Her openness about mental illness shatters me every damn time. As someone with depression, anxiety, OCD, and I'm sure a multitude of undiagnosed issues, I am consistently let down by how people talk about mental health, but Lawson writes about it with a rawness that will wound. Yes, she is known for her amazing sense of humor, but the honesty and determination to accurately talk about mental health is what makes me love her more each time I read her.

I spent the evening switching from laughing out loud to crying to wondering how the fuck someone recorded my inner thoughts without me knowing. My bucket list is short and filled with bookish things, and each time she publishes, meeting Jenny Lawson moves further up that list. This is going to sound cheesy and mushy, but hang with me. Jenny talks about our souls as spheres that break into pieces, some useful, some not. I, as a librarian and huge nerd, think of it more like a bookshelf. There are things there simply because they've always been there, books we're too intimidated to open, shiny new things that are there just because we thought they were pretty, useful things, etc. Then there's that one shelf. That shelf we fill with things that hold us together and make us happy. On that shelf in my weird library is a small collection of actual books. All of Lawson's are there.

P.S. That little monster dude on the cover is absolutely going to be one of my tattoos as soon as I get money and this got-dang pandemic settles tf down.

Fans of Jenny Lawson will not be disappointed with this book. She once again describes her life in brutally honest and hilarious ways! Lawson effortlessly switches from poignant, to heart wrenching, to ridiculous, to laugh out loud funny, and back again. Be careful if you plan to read any of this book in public (when you can go out in public), you will definitely get curious stares from people as there is no way to keep yourself from laughing out loud. Fair warning though- along with that hilarity there are also chapters that will make you want to cry or maybe even scream a little (especially the open letter to the insurance company), as Lawson honestly describes her struggles with mental illness. She openly tells of how this life long struggle effects her and her entire family. For anyone who has struggled in similar ways, or has loved someone who has, you will not only relate, but also find comfort. In the end Lawson't message is always one of survival, hope and finding the light in the darkness. And in the very next chapter she will have you rolling on the floor laughing about her encounters with "lawn gerbils".

Every bit of this book is a joy. it is relatable in the best possible way. We are all broken, and it is nice to be reminded that the brokenness is beautiful, and that it brings us together. Thank you, Jenny Lawson!

Jenny Lawson has done it again! In Broken, as she has always done in the past, Lawson perfectly balances the seriousness of depression with the absolute need of a sense of humor when dealing with the trials and tribulations of the everyday frustrations of life. She is the friend that we all need in our lives; the one that completely gets the days that we just can’t get out of bed and out one foot in front of the other and will come over and help us laugh through it when we can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Jenny Lawson's BROKEN is another example of her balancing humor and the seriousness of having mental illness. Her strongest chapters are about her depression and anxiety and the depths of despair she has experienced and things she has tried to do to come out of it. "Things We Do to Quiet the Monsters" explains both the severity of the depression she was experiencing as well as her transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatment for it. Working in the mental health field, I have not read a lot of first person narratives on the experience, so this was rather illuminating. Another highlight and gut-punching essay was a letter to her health insurance provider. The scathing and accurate take she gives on how difficult it is to even seek help for chronic conditions and then be met with hoop after hoop to jump through from people who think they know your conditions better than you or your provider does. It is incredibly depressing (and accurate- a major call for healthcare reform!). Lawson balances the more serious stories in this memoir with lighthearted ones, especially stories with the different animals that her family encounters and her relationship with her husband. A essay that had my rolling with laughter was a collection of Twitter responses to embarrassing things people have done. I have not laughed that loud in a long time. Lawson's book offered the perfect balance of what I needed right now. And I will continue to devour anything she writes.

Thanks to NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co for the advanced reader copy in exchange for honest review.

Broken (in the best possible way) by Jenny Lawson is an entertaining book that is a mix of serious and hilarious.

I loved Broken (in the best possible way). This book is real and unfiltered. Broken is similar to her other books where she says what she thinks. It is very honest and comes out like a stream of conscience. Lawson does a great job bringing the reader inside her head and explaining what she is thinking. Sometimes this results in long tangents. I found Broken to be refreshingly honest. Lawson talks very openly about her depression and anxiety. She even describes how difficult book signings are for her but how worthwhile she finds meeting her fans. Broken is a mix of funny and serious. Lawson will make you laugh with a hilarious story and then talk openly about her loneliness and depression. I think the world needs more people with Lawson’s honesty.

I listened to the audiobook and read part of the book and enjoyed both versions. I prefer listening to Jenny Lawson’s audiobooks. She narrates her own books, so the audiobook really allows the narrator to understand her feelings. I definitely recommend trying the audiobook.

I recommend Broken (in the best possible way) to fans of Jenny Lawson and anyone that thinks the idea of a mix of funny stories and serious discussions of depression would be interesting.

Thank you Libro.fm, Macmillan Audio, Henry Holt & Company and NetGalley for Broken (in the best possible way).

I’ve read every Jenny Lawson book and this one doesn’t disappoint! With her audacious sense of humor, she takes readers through medical procedures, battles with her insurance companies, and everyday struggles with depression.
I laughed and was heartbroken in equal measure.
Both broken and non broken people need to read this book!

I would say “sparklingly enigmatic” or something else that you could put on a book cover. But the long and short of it is this: this book will make you think, it’ll make you cry, and it’ll also make you cry laughing. Jenny Lawson tackles issues like depression, insurance, and successful relationships with hilarity, gravitas, and insight. Balancing out these topics are stories about losing shoes in the toilet, yard gerbils, and others you’d really just be better off reading yourself as I won’t be able to do them justice.
Jenny Lawson is a must read author, and if you haven’t read anything by her this is a sparkling place to start.

I received a copy of Broken from Netgalley and Henry Holt and Co.

I love Jenny's Lawson writing and thisonesurprised me. It's a lot more introspective Thani was expecting and a lot of people will probably see it as very self-absorbed BUT I love this book for it's unwavering honesty. It's very funny and sad because that's depression!

This is a story about using hilarity to manage pain... and fighting with awful insurance companies to do minor things like stay alive.

I cannot say enough good things about this book... but I’m a long time Jenny Lawson fan girl so I’m not surprised. I laughed so incredibly hard that I fell off my chair at one point, and burned myself at another (straightening my hair while reading was such a bad plan). This story speaks to resilience, humor as a survival skill and the ways that our experiences shape us into the broken, beautiful creatures we are.

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Thank you so much to Libro.fm & Macmillan audio for this ALC & to NetGalley & Henry & Holt for the ebook! Most of all thank you Jenny Lawson for writing books that inspire me and make me laugh until everything hurts.

I read two books this week by real people who are dealing with insurmountable issues because of chronic illnesses. Their approaches to life are remarkably different, which shows how people can look at two sides to the same coin in vastly different ways. Jenny Lawson as uses dark, self-deprecating humor to entertain her readers, with quips attributed to her husband, family, and friends.

Broken has extreme highs and lows, with some fall-out-of-the-chair humor and some so-so moments. This book is more "woe is me" than the previous ones, which does show the human side to the author, but is a little too over the top. As she tells readers to feel bad for all that she has experienced, Jenny also loses the charm that propel her books forward. In the search for validation for her depression, the author misses the fact that many people are suffering along with her. Broken was my least favorite of the Jenny Lawson books, but I appreciate the laughs that the author gave me for a time.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy of Broken (in the best possible way) by NetGalley and the publisher, Henry Holt and Co. The choice to review this book was my own.

Broken did not disappoint! Jenny’s writing is relatable and humorous and makes you want to hang out with her and and adult beverage to hear more of her stories and encouragement.

Jenny Lawson again writes a hilarious memoir that is honest in its approach to living with medical ailments and mental illness. I appreciate her ability to laugh while going through profound highs and lows.

I read this book during my annual Nonfiction November. Things can get can of dark and dense during this month so I was excited to check out the new Jenny Lawson. She never fails to make me laugh with her writing. But more than that she's relatable. I get the things that cause her stress, I totally get what it feels like to be awkward around other people. I definitely laughed out loud at certain parts. Will definitely recommend to others

I loved it! Humbling book... since the first time I read something by Jenny Lawson (let’s pretend author) I have loved her comedic thoughts and should she ever like to be friends... I would be her best! I have never met such an out of the box thinker but when I crack open her book I wear myself out laughing!

I love sarcasm humor but Jenny has such comedic thoughts that I can not help but laugh. Her husband Victor is such a gracious person described by Jenny to put up with her.

I recommend to anyone needing a great laugh to buy this book and help Jenny pay her huge medical bills since her insurance company is miserly. Five stars! Great book!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Jenny Lawson shines when telling it to us straight. The good, the bad, and the hilarious. Lawson's third book brings us tales of Shark Tank ideas, dog condoms(but not for why you think), how Victor is always telling her what to do (and don't), and real talk about depression and mental struggles. She has a way of making you laugh until you cry, wishing she was your best friend just to be included in her adventures, and feel like "you're not alone" isn't just something others tell you.

Depression and crippling anxiety is something I struggle with, only lessened with the help of a great support system and medication. When I read Jenny's books I relate to her during her highs and lows. My mind also races from one topic to another and then back again, and my wife can very much relate to Victor and the way he keeps Jenny on track. These books are a treasure, ones that I will continue gifting at birthdays and Christmas' for a very long time.

I highly recommend this and all her other books to anyone touched by depression whether it be yourself or someone you love. I cannot wait to see what Mrs. Lawson shares with us next. I adore you, Jenny. Thank you for making me feel less alone, and filling my house with laughter.

Jenny Lawson has been a favorite for many years. As a person who struggles with mental health myself, it is refreshing and oh-so-beautiful to have books like hers to find "my people" and bring light to such dark topics.
I found myself both laughing and crying while reading this book. Sometimes I was all out cackling and couldn't breathe. It was wonderful. Other times I found myself with silent tears rolling down my cheeks as I felt so deeply what was being said. I've been in a lot of the situations, felt the same struggles. And just knowing that someone else had been there too...well, there's no words to express how it feels to be wholly understood.
This is an absolute must read for anyone who struggles with mental health (even physical health as those topics are included as well).

Thank you to Jenny Lawson, Henry Holt & Company and NetGalley for this ARC.

Jenny Lawson is on fiiiiiiiire in this new memoir! This is by far the funniest and saddest of all her books. She mixes hilarity with seriousness perfectly. I haven't laughed and cried so much while reading a book, ever. My husband banned me from reading this in bed at night because my silent laughter kept shaking the bed and keeping him awake. The chapter about the cockchafer had me literally crying.

I love how Jenny Lawson speaks so candidly about her issues with mental illness. Yes, she does put a funny spin on it sometimes, but she is REAL. Her willingness to put all her issues out there is so amazing, and she's helping to normalize the stigma that surrounds mental illness. Her books have helped me laugh through the hard times, and I'll forever be grateful to her for that. I'm going to purchase this once released so my 17 year old daughter can read it as well.

If you haven't read any of her books, this is the one to start with. All of her books are great, but Broken is my absolute favorite.

My favorite author has always been, Jenny Lawson.
Her books have always made me feel like I have a friend by my side who understands the things I've been through.
In this new book, Jenny continues to share her anecdotes in her daily life and experiences with her physical health, anxiety, and depression.
Many of her stories are posts that Jenny shared on her Twitter account or on her blog
https://thebloggess.com/ If you have never entered that blog I highly recommend it there is a lot of content about her life and many weird things that you will probably like.
Like all her books, there are parts that made me laugh and others that I could not bear the urge to cry, in particular, the part that talks about her grandmother because it is the same thing that is happening with my grandma right now.
My dream is to one day travel to Nowhere Bookshop and thank her for sharing her stories and for helping me find hope in the most difficult moments of my life.
Thank you so much to Henry Holt and Company for this Arc in exchange for an honest review.
5 stars!!!!

I have loved Jenny Lawson since a friend of mine placed her first book in my hands and told me I must read it. I did and it was as amazing as my friend told me it was. When a different friend told me that Jenny Lawson had a new book coming out, I knew I had to read it. And it did not disappoint. Once again, Jenny Lawson combines the hysterical with the serious. This book was exactly the book I needed as 2020 was coming to a close and 2021 was starting. I laughed harder at this book than I had laughed in 2020. It was a bright spot after a dark year.

I received an e-arc of this book from NetGalley.