
Surprisingly, Broken (in the best possible way) is probably Jenny Lawson’s most serious and relatable book to date. The book has pictures and footnotes that can’t be captured in an audiobook yet Jenny’s inflection, and joy could be difficult to contain on paper. I have deemed this the best way to read anything Jenny Lawson writes. I was in a conundrum do I read or listen? I decided to do both. However, this time I received a copy from her book club subscription Fantastic Strangelings. And of course, Jenny’s long-suffering husband Victor―the Ricky to Jenny’s Lucille Ball―is present throughout.Ī treat for Jenny Lawson’s already existing fans, and destined to convert new ones, Broken is a beacon of hope and a wellspring of laughter when we all need it most.Īs in every review of Jenny Lawson’s books, it is always best to listen to Jenny’s narration as it adds so much to the experience. From the business ideas that she wants to pitch to Shark Tank to the reason why Jenny can never go back to the post office, Broken leaves nothing to the imagination in the most satisfying way.

With people experiencing anxiety and depression now more than ever, Jenny humanizes what we all face in an all-too-real way, reassuring us that we’re not alone and making us laugh while doing it. In Broken, Jenny brings readers along on her mental and physical health journey, offering heartbreaking and hilarious anecdotes along the way. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Furiously Happy and Let’s Pretend This Never Happened comes a deeply relatable book filled with humor and honesty about depression and anxiety.Īs Jenny Lawson’s hundreds of thousands of fans know, she suffers from depression.
