Let's Pretend This Never Happened

by Jenny Lawson
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Good Books rating 4.5
Comedy/Humor
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  • ID: 8936
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-30
  • ISBN: 9780732295462
  • Published: 2012-01-01
  • Formats: 1
  • Reviews: 3

Jenny Lawson's memoir is a rollercoaster of laughter and cringe, detailing her unconventional upbringing with a father who ran a taxidermy business from home and had a penchant for bizarre antics. From wearing bread sack shoes to dealing with a bathtub full of raccoons, Lawson's childhood was anything but ordinary. /n/n Lawson's humor shines as she navigates the shame and absurdity of her past, ultimately finding the beauty in her uniquely human experiences. With the support of her husband and daughter, she learns to embrace her story, making it a relatable and entertaining read for anyone who's ever felt like an outsider.

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Richland Library · 2020-10-31
hilarious 4.50

The memoir is completely hilarious and courageous, offering a unique perspective on mental health and personal experiences. The writing style is engaging and relatable.

The reviewer from Richland Library finds Let's Pretend This Never Happened to be a completely hilarious and courageous memoir. They appreciate the unique perspective Lawson offers on mental health and personal experiences, making the book both entertaining and insightful. The reviewer enjoys the engaging and relatable writing style, which makes the memoir a joy to read. They also highlight the book's ability to make readers laugh while tackling serious topics, making it a standout read.

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    Let's Pretend This Never Happened by Jenny Lawson is a completely hilarious, inappropriately outrageous and a truly courageous memoir.

    The memoir offers a unique perspective on mental health and personal experiences.

    The book's ability to make readers laugh while tackling serious topics is a standout feature.

Mental Health at Home · Ashley L. Peterson · 2020-01-15
hilarious 4.50

The memoir is a hilarious exploration of a unique childhood and the author's mental health struggles. The writing style is engaging and relatable, making it a joy to read.

Ashley L. Peterson from Mental Health at Home finds Jenny Lawson's memoir to be a delightful and humorous account of her unconventional upbringing and mental health journey. The reviewer appreciates how Lawson's humor and honesty make the book both entertaining and insightful. They particularly enjoy the way Lawson's experiences with anxiety and OCD are portrayed, making the memoir relatable and engaging. The reviewer also highlights the book's ability to make readers laugh while tackling serious topics, making it a standout read.

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    Let's Pretend This Never Happened is a (mostly true) memoir by Jenny Lawson that demonstrates how not being "normal" can be hilarious.

    Lawson's humor and honesty make the book both entertaining and insightful.

    The book's ability to make readers laugh while tackling serious topics is a standout feature.

Kara Reviews · Kara Babcock · 2012-05-11
funny 4.50

The book is one of the best reads of the year, with a unique humor that resonates with the reviewer. The memoir is both funny and deeply personal.

Kara Babcock from Kara Reviews highly recommends Let's Pretend This Never Happened, calling it one of the best books she has read. She appreciates the unique humor that permeates the memoir, which she finds both funny and deeply personal. The reviewer enjoys how Lawson's experiences are portrayed with a blend of humor and vulnerability, making the book a standout read. Babcock also highlights the memoir's ability to make readers laugh while tackling serious topics, making it a memorable and enjoyable read.

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    One of the best books I've read this year.

    Let's Pretend This Never Happened is funny, at least to my own humour schema.

    The memoir's ability to make readers laugh while tackling serious topics is a standout feature.

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