Furiously Happy

Though a bit more over-the-top ridiculous than your usual memoir, Lawson is endearingly hilarious in an exactly ridiculous, over-the-top way. It's an easy read that causes the occasional chuckle out loud (even if the writing sometimes feel a bit forced). But the real power of this book is in the moments where she describes her mental illness - not in terms of what it has taken away from her, but rather what it has given. If anyone has struggled with any kind of mental illness, be it depression, anxiety, insomnia or ADHD, the book provides a beautiful sense of understanding and solidarity.