ashleyholstrom's Reviews (1.38k)

A sad/fun collection of comics + essays about depression, eating disorders, anxiety, and managing adulthood.

There’s a lot going on here — unrest in the Middle East while our narrator is studying abroad, doing a lot of drugs, and having a mental breakdown of sorts. I’m not sure what we’re supposed to take away from it. It never goes too deeply into any of the deep ideas presented. Meh. The art is stunning, though.

What a cute and fun little collection! I guffawed more than a few times.

First half is great and informative! Second half is a daily follow-along habit journey that I didn't vibe with.

Lovely.

Caitlin Doughty rules. She takes a scary topic like death and makes it feel normal. Because it is normal. We’re all gonna die, y’all, and there’s nothing we can do about it.

While this book is influenced by questions from children, I wouldn’t say it’s a great book for kiddos to read unless they’re mature enough to think about decomposing bodies. But hey, maybe that’s the point. Normalize it!

Her answers to these questions (“If I die making a funny face, will it stay like that?” and “can I be buried with my dog?”) are smart and full of science and history. And humor. It’s a delight to read.

From the Best Books of 2019 at Book Riot.