The Anthropocene Reviewed

If you saw me crying with my earbuds in any time in the past few weeks, it's probably because I was listening to this.

I started watching the vlogbrothers in 2008. I'm not a religious watcher of YouTube like I was in those days, but the Greens continue to add happiness to my life. Also they are indirectly responsible for many of my treasured friendships as well as my marriage as I met these people through the online community they formed.

A few of the stories John tells in this book, I have heard before through his vlogs, and like New Partner can bring him back to previous times he listened to it, hearing about Harvey reminds me of watching his vlog about it, alone in the lab, crying and realising that maybe I had OCD and maybe I could get help, both of which were true. Hearing about his obsession with his various mortifications reminded me about how as a teenager, I had a dream I got to meet him in person at my house, but he left because I was too boring.

But even if you're not a fan of John's books or videos, I still think most people will enjoy these essays simply because they are wonderful essays. They are thoughtful and funny and heartbreaking. They are good companions for anybody living through the Anthropocene.