So Sad Today

by Melissa Broder
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Good Books rating 3.67
Biography and Memoir
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  • ID: 8954
  • Added: 2025-12-22
  • Updated: 2025-12-22
  • ISBN: 9781925307467
  • Publisher: Scribe Publications
  • Published: 2016-05-12
  • Reviews: 3

In 'So Sad Today,' Melissa Broder fearlessly explores her battles with anxiety, depression, and various personal demons, turning her darkest moments into a strangely uplifting narrative. Her candid and twisted humor, combined with a lack of self-deceit, creates a mesmerizing reading experience that resonates with many readers. Broder's life, marked by extremes and unusual experiences, is laid bare in this unapologetic and intimate book. /n/nFrom her days working for a Tantric nonprofit to caring for a severely ill husband, Broder's essays delve into the complexities of romantic relationships, mental health, and personal instability. Her unflinching honesty and inventive imagery make 'So Sad Today' a radical and beautifully written exploration of the human condition.

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The Bookself Blog · The Bookself Blog · 2016-10-05
poignant 3.70

The book offers a raw and unfiltered look into the author's struggles with mental health. It's a poignant and thought-provoking read.

The Bookself Blog finds 'So Sad Today' to be a raw and unfiltered look into the author's struggles with mental health. The essays are poignant and thought-provoking, offering a deep dive into issues like eating disorders, anxiety, and gender differences. The blog appreciates the honesty and vulnerability Broder brings to her writing, making it a relatable and impactful read. However, they note that the book's content can be quite heavy and may not be suitable for all readers.

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    The book offers a raw and unfiltered look into the author's struggles with mental health.

    The essays are poignant and thought-provoking, offering a deep dive into issues like eating disorders, anxiety, and gender differences.

    Broder's honesty and vulnerability make 'So Sad Today' a relatable and impactful read.

The Guardian · Claire Armistead · 2016-05-08
powerful 3.80

Broder's essays are brutally honest and tackle a wide range of personal issues. The book is a powerful exploration of mental health and personal struggles.

Claire Armistead from The Guardian highlights the brutally honest nature of Broder's essays, which tackle a wide range of personal issues including anorexia, polyamory, and addiction. The book is seen as a powerful exploration of mental health and personal struggles, with Broder's unique voice shining through. Armistead appreciates the depth and honesty of Broder's writing, making 'So Sad Today' a compelling and important read. However, she notes that the book's content can be quite heavy and may not be suitable for all readers.

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    Broder's essays are brutally honest and tackle a wide range of personal issues.

    The book is a powerful exploration of mental health and personal struggles.

    Broder's unique voice shines through, making 'So Sad Today' a compelling and important read.

Slate · Lily Meyer · 2016-05-04
raw 3.50

The book delves into personal struggles with a raw and unfiltered honesty. It's a poignant exploration of modern anxieties and existential dread.

Lily Meyer from Slate finds 'So Sad Today' to be a deeply personal and unflinching look into the author's struggles with depression, anxiety, and addiction. The essays are raw and unfiltered, offering a poignant exploration of modern anxieties and existential dread. Meyer appreciates the honesty and vulnerability Broder brings to her writing, making it a relatable and thought-provoking read. However, she notes that the book's intensity might not be suitable for everyone, as it delves deeply into the darker aspects of the human experience.

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    Broder's writing is raw and unfiltered, offering a poignant exploration of modern anxieties and existential dread.

    The book's intensity might not be suitable for everyone, as it delves deeply into the darker aspects of the human experience.

    Broder's honesty and vulnerability make 'So Sad Today' a relatable and thought-provoking read.

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