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In Furiously Happy, #1 New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lawson explores her lifelong battle with mental illness. A hysterical, ridiculous book about crippling depression and anxiety? That sounds like a terrible idea. But terrible ideas are what Jenny does best. As Jenny says: "Some people might think that being 'furiously happy' is just an excuse to be stupid and irresponsible and invite a herd of kangaroos over to your house without telling your husband first because you suspect he would say no since he's never particularly liked kangaroos ... [more inside]
posted by Faintdreams on May 28, 2019 - 2 comments

Aging parents navigate their son's recent success and new lifestyle; The Guy delivers to a retired man who lives downstairs from his neurotic daughter and her family. [more inside]
posted by hippybear on Oct 8, 2016 - 5 comments

Based on the classic 1897 Henry James novel but set in contemporary New York City, six year-old Maisie observes the frantic comings and goings of her divorcing parents and their respective lovers.
posted by gemutlichkeit on Jan 3, 2016 - 2 comments

First-generationers Dev and Brian try to show their appreciation for their immigrant parents at a joint family dinner.
posted by The Gooch on Nov 8, 2015 - 28 comments

"The first AMT of 2015 is an absolute peach, so trot over to answermethispodcast.com/episode305 to read all about it." [more inside]
posted by jazon on Jan 9, 2015 - 2 comments

Steven convinces all three Crystal Gems to fuse together and pretend to be his mother in order to impress Connie's parents.
posted by Small Dollar on Nov 7, 2014 - 5 comments

Maron returns for a second season, this time with a girlfriend he loves and an attempt to capitalize on his rising star status as he hopes to score a talk show. [more inside]
posted by mathowie on May 8, 2014 - 5 comments