Jessica H answers “Is this book going to get better? I'm on...”

Dawn asked this question about Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things:

Is this book going to get better? I'm on page 27, and so far I'd say it's about 25% funny and 75% pretty stupid. Or do I just not "get" this author?

Jessica H Hi Dawn, I do suffer from depression and anxiety and as Jenny states in this book everyone's experience is different. I do not think that it's fair th…moreHi Dawn, I do suffer from depression and anxiety and as Jenny states in this book everyone's experience is different. I do not think that it's fair that the other people that have replied to your question suggest that you must not suffer because you do not get the book. Maybe there are a variety of things going on. Perhaps this just isn't the book for you, maybe this isn't a well written book, perhaps you did not feel the sense of belonging that other commenters have experienced.

I can tell you this as a sufferer that is a fan of The Bloggess' blog (so I'm no stranger to her writing and sense of humor) I still found this book to drone on and I'm more than 3/4 completed and I'm still considering abandoning it for something else. I'll most likely stick it out at this point but I do not think that this is a flawless book that speaks to all of us that suffer but the beauty is that Jenny herself says that she doesn't try. It's rude for other people to suggest otherwise. (less)

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Sue Legg Well said for those of us struggling to finish.
Nov 24, 2019 02:16AM

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