Delightful and slightly neurotic in the best way. I adore Jenny Lawson books, and look forward to each one that releases. She's brave in her sharing, bold in her stories, and hilarious in her musings. If you are looking for a Memoir written by someone who lives with mental health issues and isn't afraid to write about it with truth and humor, than look no further than Broken (in the best way possible). It's always a great time seeing the world through Jenny Lawson's eyes and as someone with mental health issues, I, amongst so many others relate to anything she has to say. She'll have you laughing and then crying in the same chapter. Go read this book!

I was so excited to get approved for this ARC. It is literally the funniest thing I have ever read. There are some more serious chapters that really resonated.

A big thanks to the author, publisher, and Netgalley for a copy of the ARC.

Though I don't suffer with depression, many of my friends do and this book really helped me understand a lot of what they go through. I also felt that I could connect with a lot of the feelings because I do have generalized anxiety disorder and the present in common ways sometimes. Jenny Lawson can make anything funny and relatable so this was a fun read.

Book Review:
Broken by Jenny Lawson
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

I am spoiled, because I already knew I loved Jenny Lawson before having the treat of being able to review this book. However, what I didn't know was how much I would sympathize and recognize a lot of myself in this book. Unlike some of her previous works, this compilation of hilarious essays was interspersed with some touching, sad, and poignant essays about depression, anxiety, and chronic illness. She is such a wonderful writer and so down to earth and real. I laughed ACTUALLY out loud more than four times while reading this book, and ended up calling my boyfriend over to read passages out loud to him. Absolutely wonderful. Pick it up as soon as you can.

This ebook was provided by NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

So, so, good. If you already know you like Jenny Lawson, grab this book. If you like quirky humor, grab this book. If you or someone you love sometimes deal with mental health issues, grab this book.. In other words., you need to read this book. Warning, though. Be very careful what you're doing while you read. I almost snorted hot tea out of my nose as I read the chapter on condoms for the dog! (it's not what it sounds like, lol)

Thank you to Henry Holt and Co. and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

Jenny Lawson (aka thebloggess) has done it again. Her new book, Broken (In the Best Possible Way), releasing April 6, 2021, is another all nighter! I could not put it down! Jenny slays dragons (not real ones, that would be crazy!) in her fight against health insurance companies that might be trying to kill her. She conquers demons (these *might* be real, I live with them) by fighting daily against her mental illnesses with humor & grace. She shows she is all of us, well maybe not all, I didn’t grow up with raccoons in my bathtub!
Her long running jokes with Victor make up the laugh track to a loving & long term marriage. And Hailey is all grown up (well mostly, she’s a TEENAGER now, I know it’s crazy)!
I can’t recommend this book enough to fans of thebloggess, friends with mental illness, family of friends with mental illness, and pretty much everyone else on the planet. Jenny is a treasure & her book Broken is a spectacular testament to learning how to not just live, but thrive with chronic illness.
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book prior to publication in return for an honest review!

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After reading Let's Pretend This Never Happened and Furiously Happy, I was thrilled to hear that Jenny Lawson has a new book out. Her book is whirlwind of candid vignettes about her physical and mental health struggles balanced with hilarious anecdotes and musings. As someone who also suffers from depression, I feel less alone after reading her work. I recommend this for readers who need a laugh (all of us) and can also handle her honest account of her struggle with mental illness.

I was excited to learn that Jenny Lawson had a new book coming out. While I missed reading Let's Pretend This Never Happened, I listened to Furiously Happy on audiobook and enjoyed the laughs. I believe my mistake with Broken (in the best possible way) was reading it rather than listening to it. In print form, Lawson's style bothered me quite a bit. I'm thinking that hearing the same words in her voice would have been a better experience. Some chapters were definitely more enjoyable than others, but it was overall what you'd probably expect from Lawson's third book.

Jenny Lawson has done it again! I've read three out of four of her books so far (the fourth being a colouring book I can't wait to get my hands on) and each one has caused me to laugh out loud. Sometimes in public. Thankfully, this time lockdown saved me from the embarrassment of snorting to myself on the bus.

As a reader, I bounced between nodding my head at truly relatable situations (we've all put our foot in our mouths in an awkward conversation or two) and marvelling at some of the outrageous moments the author has had to endure. From an elevator eating her shoe (twice), to a bunch of fan-mailed penises bouncing around in her car, you never know what you'll come across next as you progress through the book.

And interspersed between chaos and humour are raw, unfiltered truths about her battle with depression, attention deficit disorder, anxiety, autoimmune problems and rheumatoid arthritis. Through it all, she and her family fight to laugh and cherish the good days, and find new ways to cope with and limit the bad.

Her brave, personal anecdotes and trademark witty style restore my hope in humanity by reminding me that our flaws, vulnerabilities, mortifying moments and relatable quirks are the things that truly bring us together.

A massive thank you to @henryholtbooks for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I've been a long time follower and fan of Jenny Lawson aka The Bloggess. Like so many, I discovered her in the chicken era and have been delighted by her humor and frankness ever since.

In a world where so many have been putting only the good things online it is so refreshing to find someone who is honest about their struggles, their weirdness and their life. I read both of her prior books to this novel but I think this one may be my favorite because it's the perfect balance between the light and dark that is what being a human is all about.

Her style of writing is very unique and really isn't for everyone so YMMV.

I was charmed by the book and it was a great read during the crazy year 2021 is.

Thank you to NetGalley and Henry Holt & Co for an eARC copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

A refreshing, real life take on mental illness and the funny things that make life worth living.

Lawson's book kept me laughing from the first chapter until the last page. The author shares hilarious episodes that bring on the tears from too much laughing but also gut punches you with the heartache of her illnesses. The book made me examine my own mental health history and where I can find the laughter in it.

Hilarious and enjoyable read. This was well written with vulnerability that you know you aren't alone in your hardships in life and can look back on every moment and see the beauty. I look forward to reading more of her books.

This is my favorite Jenny Lawson book yet, and that's saying a lot. The funny parts are funnier than ever, and the parts about dealing with her mental illness are more honest, vulnerable, and well-articulated. This is a book I'll probably buy to reread when I need to laugh or, alternatively, to feel less alone while dealing with depression or anxiety.

Thoughtful and humorous, Jenny Lawson provides some real insight into living with mental health and disabilities. As someone who has grappled with these issues myself, I appreciate both the raw vulnerability and wacky musings she provides.. Although there is no real continuity among the essays, fans of her writing will have more to enjoy! 3.5 stars

Jenny Lawson is a funny and relatable as she has always been. This book is a bit more wistful than the others, but the more sad parts are broken up by the sheer hilarity that is Jenny's signature style. Fans will not be disappointed.

Jenny Lawson is my spirit animal. I know it doesn't really work that way, but if you're a fan of her work, I'm sure you understand. Jenny could write limericks in Polish on dirty, crumpled napkins and I would still clamber to read them. I consider myself fortunate, then, that she's written another book. Broken (in the best possible way) continues the exploration of Jenny's mental health struggles, with depression and anxiety, and her day to day life. That may sound like a very dry premise, but only if you have no idea how funny Jenny Lawson really is.

I wouldn't recommend reading this book on the subway or at your place of employment, unless you are really secure in your weirdness and don't mind people pointing/staring/talking about you. I say that because you WILL laugh out loud. Or at least snicker. Or snort. Or chuckle. Eh, what I'm trying to say is, Jenny is the kind of funny that can sneak up on you. What makes her humor even better, to me, is that it's a coping mechanism.  Jenny's husband Victor, her partner and sometimes unsuspecting foil, says Jenny doesn't waste her pain. And she doesn't. She channels all the hurt, heartache, and frustration into an unparalleled sense of humor. But funny isn't all Jenny does, or is, she's also achingly honest, open, and vulnerable. She pulls no punches, and very frankly discusses meds and treatments, such as the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation she underwent when it was clear that the pills just weren't working. I love Jenny Lawson for her truth, her strangeness, her relatability, and most of all, because she makes me feel less alone. I will continue to obsess over all of Jenny's work, and do my best to keep the tiny flame of hope alive in my chest. I think she'd like that. Thank you to Henry Holt & Co and Netgalley, for the chance to review this advance copy.

What can I say? Jenny Lawson makes me laugh until I cry and cry until I laugh again. Lawson has such a way with words and lets you get an intimate glimpse of her weird and beautiful world. If you liked her previous books, you will love this one just as much.

This book of stories/essays from the author's life is pretty darn funny, while also tinged with the sadness of her struggle with mental and physical issues. Lawson definitely manages to find the humor in the crazy situations she gets herself into, and she comes up with some really wacky ideas and observations. Best of all, I now understand the deeper meaning to the "Why did the chicken cross the road?" joke.

I’d give this a million stars if I could. I have loved Jenny Lawson aka the Bloggess for many years. I was so excited to get her latest book on netgalley because I own her two other books and love them.
She is funny and poignant, and I credit her writing with giving me a better understanding on depression and mental health. I also credit her with being the reason I want a giant metal chicken.
This book was hilarious in parts, my husband was looking at me weird because I was cracking up laughing throughout this book. The dog condoms, omg, so great. And the Shark Tank pitches, I laughed so hard and would love to see the shark’s reaction to those ideas.
The parts that weren’t funny were amazing as well. The chapter on souls was particularly beautiful and will stay with me for a long time.

Jenny Lawson has done it again. Her books bring such joy and at the same time shine such a light on serious issues that many struggle with. She gives such hope for those who feel that they are broken beyond repair. Health issues are not always pretty. They can bring you to a point where you feel that there is no hope. Jenny Lawson acknowledges these struggles while telling people about her own. Her transparency and openness makes her one of my favorite authors. I loved reading this book and can't wait to listen to the audio book. Bravo on another stunning book.

Thank you NetGalley and Henry Holt and Co. for allowing me to read this title.

4.5-5 stars

Another hilarious book from The Bloggess. I thoroughly enjoy her humor and honesty about her mental health issues. Lawson's writing pushes the boundaries of irreverence, grammar, punctuation, and so much more. This book will not be for everyone. There is strong language throughout and some other references (sexual and others) that will make (some) people uncomfortable. It did take me a bit to get through this book, because it was an ARC so it was on my Kindle and I generally grab a physical book before my Kindle most times. There were many times where I was shaking with laughter and trying to be quiet so I didn't disturb my sleeping husband. My husband actually came to check on me once because he thought I was crying, but I was just laughing uncontrollably at "Awkwarding Brings Us Together." And how can you not giggle at the names she names every animal she comes across, not just her pets? I feel like I need to take a deep breath after reading each chapter of this book, as Lawson's writing style feels very much like one long run-on sentence, or paragraph, but it makes it more real, in her own voice. The hilarity is interspersed with heart-wrenching and downright serious honesty. If you make it all the way through this book, "Souls" will break your heart, make you cry, and make you want to shout "YES!!!" and give Jenny a hug (which would terrify her, I know). Her introduction, title page, and end-of-book content are also not to be missed, especially since there's a note at the end that explains the artwork on the cover, which I had just chalked up to Lawson's love for taxidermy (mentioned in her other books and this one too). Another excellent book from Lawson. Again, it will not be for the faint of heart, but if you can handle constant (and I really mean constant) "F" bombs and irreverence but want to honestly laugh out loud and to appreciate the honesty of Lawson's struggle with her mental illness and how her family loves and struggles with and accepts her for who she is, do not miss this book, or any of her others.

Content: Constant "F" bombs, honesty about her mental health issues, some sexual references