Not relatable

The title is misleading. This book is about the author and her personal struggles with her own anxiety. I didn't find her stories entertaining or relatable. She makes the same point over and over again going no where with the plot.

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Aptly Titled

I am a HUGE fan of Jen and her work. I have read every book she’s written, and loved them all. But this one felt like I was being held hostage in a college lecture hall and the prof made us stay late. Way late.
This is chock full of factoids and random data, all interesting, albeit in smaller doses.
Jen’s trademark voice came through, but even when I wanted to laugh out loud at her sarcastic wit, it felt ill-timed and awkward.
I’m now more anxious than ever pursuant to feeling conflicted — I so wanted to love this book. Alas, not so much. On the bright side, I am glad to support a writer I adore and still consider myself a Jen fan for life!

7 people found this helpful

Jen hire a narrator!

the book is mediocre at best. not at all the funny book I was hoping for. while I live Jen, this book just falls flat and comes off as whiney.

6 people found this helpful

So bummed I didn’t love it

During these crazy times I could’ve really used a straight up funny book from Jen and while this had some LOL parts, it was a bit heavy. Some of the topics were some thing that if I really wanted to dig into I would read articles or a book from an expert in that given field. I just felt that this was a bit too “researchy”for me.

5 people found this helpful

A departure from her usual work but still enjoyable

This isn’t her usual self depreciating memoir but there are funny moments all the same. This book is thought provoking and I’ll most likely listen to it again soon.

4 people found this helpful

White woman privilege: The book

Author opens with a rant about how a fear of getting "canceled" on social media, avocado toast, and vegans who talk too much about being vegan. Add in some snarky comments about how people are "afraid" of eating peanut butter, and you have pretty much every boomers in the Christmas rant about Millennials condensed into one book. Some of the tips for managing anxiety might be helpful, but the toxic attitude of the author taints it, and the spoiled tone seeps through enough to be more exhausting than helpful.

3 people found this helpful

Over the top

This book and the narrator’s voice was overly snarky. Not what I expected from the description.

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humorous observations

Starting with Maslow's hierarchy as a guide to help understand the stressors in our lives, the author uses humor to help the reader get a sense of some of the unnecessary stress that we invite in to our lives.

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Misleading

I didn’t feel a deep connection to this book. The title is misleading. Some of the stories were relatable, however I think some of the points were not inclusive and I didn’t agree with some of her conclusions.

Great narration

I have to say I enjoyed and loved this book. Even better was that Jen herself narrated it. Her timing and pauses were spot on. All the life stories were funny or something I experienced in some way. The best part was all the research she must have done and the information she shared. I will keep this in my library and listen again to this fine story/stories. Thanks, Jen, you are a powerhouse of fun and information.