Essays, Drawings, Vulnerabilities, and Other Stuff
Ratings19
Average rating3.4
A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From the co-creator and co-star of the hit series Broad City, a hilarious and poignant collection about love, loss, work, comedy and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew. When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: Why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one . . . why? But Abbi had always found comfort in solitude, and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions - What do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections - all told in the sharp, wildly funny and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike - readers will feel like they're in the passenger seat on a fun and, ultimately, inspiring journey. With some original illustrations by the author.
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Maybe a 2.5. Abbi does the narration, so it feels even more stream of conscious as you're listening, which was both great and awful. Some fun tidbits about Ilana and Broad City and some funny and poignant stories, but mostly lists of anxiety driven what-ifs that don't make for good reading/listening. Haven't seen her drawings but do want to look at the book for those. 2.5/5.5 hours of an interesting listen.
I adore Abbi Jacobson with al of my heart, and this book did not dissapoint!! It was so cool to be able to see into the mind of one of my favorite comedians. Learning stories about her life made me feel less alone and like I could amount to big things in life. She is so inspiring and romantic, this is such a good read!!