Crass, irreverent, and sometimes vulgar, but brutally honest essays by Samantha Irby are contained in this book. She is 40ish, and I can relate to much of it. Some are funny; others are insightful. Some are rants.
Some are relatable, and others are just TMI. No human body part or fluid is off-limits for discussion and comment, and her irritable bowel syndrome gets lots of attention. Many readers will know the author for Shrill, a comedy television show. Her surprise hiring for the show, learning how rich people live, and getting a taste of privilege were memorable parts of the text.
As I got to the end of the book, I found that much of what she said was repetitive.
Some of the topics included are:
Aging–our bodies and psyches defy us
Realizing that your body is no longer young and can no longer party and keep late hours
Resenting getting dressed
buying clothing in the latest styles but not being able to wear any of them
Being in love with a cell phone
Reminiscing about mixtapes and old-fashioned record stores.
Angst of adolescence
Making friends as an adult
Menstrual issues
Having obesity issues; hating doctors, especially when, regardless of the ailment or condition, they want to treat obesity
Distrust of men
Latching onto other people’s parents when one’s parents embarrass or disappoint
Feeling underqualified for a job
Growing up poor
Having friends think that she is rich because she sold books and has a television show.
