The #1 New York Times bestselling (mostly true) memoir from the hilarious author of Furiously Happy.“Gaspingly funny and wonderfully inappropriate.”—O, The Oprah MagazineWhen Jenny Lawson was little, all she ever wanted was to fit in. That dream was cut short by her fantastically unbalanced father and a morbidly eccentric childhood. It did, however, open up an opportunity for Lawson to find the … open up an opportunity for Lawson to find the humor in the strange shame-spiral that is her life, and we are all the better for it.
In the irreverent Let’s Pretend This Never Happened, Lawson’s long-suffering husband and sweet daughter help her uncover the surprising discovery that the most terribly human moments—the ones we want to pretend never happened—are the very same moments that make us the people we are today. For every intellectual misfit who thought they were the only ones to think the things that Lawson dares to say out loud, this is a poignant and hysterical look at the dark, disturbing, yet wonderful moments of our lives.
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I laughed so hard my husband worried I would have a stroke. Brilliant!
This was my first introduction to Jenny Lawson. A friend of mine sent it to me as a must read and I’ll admit I was a wee bit leery considering the cover image. But I pushed past and I am so glad that I did because Jenny Lawson unlocked something inside me with this book. She made me feel a little bit less alone in the world and isn’t that something we all need right now? She has a way of turning the craziest, most absurd, this can’t happen to anyone else kind of stories into something relatable. I recommend this book and all of her books to everyone I know now. My only suggestion is not to read this book while on a plane because when you snort laugh multiple times in an enclosed space, you’re bound to get some worried looks from people worries about your sanity. Or hey, do it. It could be fun.
So many times throughout this book I found myself laughing out loud. Highly recommend. Must read with an open mind that we are all unique.
Jenny Lawson’s book is much like her blog: weird, funny, and straight to the point. She thinks like I think, she’s a little crazy and she puts it all out there. I realize her writing may not be for everyone, but I loved this book. If you can, listen to her read it on the audio book!
Without a doubt one of the FUNNIEST books I’ve ever read.. Jenny is seriously twisted in a good way. Anyone whose mind views things just a bit off center and dresses dead stuffed animals in weird costumes and gives them strange names (James Garfield, Beyonce, etc) is my kinda person. It’s rare to find an author who that has you laughing out loud in nearly EVERY paragraph, so my hat’s off to Jenny for achieving this. That said, her blog is funny but not nearly as hysterical as the book. Can’t wait to read “Furiously Happy” next.
A funny, sometimes silly and heartfelt memoir that made me laugh out loud in the airport – everyone was staring – I love this book!
LOVED this book! Jenny Lawson tells hilarious stories about her childhood all the way up to adulthood. Her writing wants you to keep reading. Loved every bit of this book and can’t wait to read “Furiously Happy”
I laughed all the way through this book.
You can’t beat The Bloggess for offbeat humor. She has a knack for finding hilarity in everyday horrors and those uncomfortable moments that make us cringe, sharing personal tragedies and triumphs in daily life with her own brand of quirky grace.
I’d love to spend an hour in her head, or maybe just an hour with her.
I’ll settle for following her blog and waiting for the next installment of The Bloggess saga!
while not as good as her first book, it’s an enjoyable read with quirky tidbits and endearing moments.
So unexpectedly funny, I laughed out loud until I had tears! The author shares her life stories often surprising and highly entertaining with the same ease as ordering dinner in a restaurant!
So much to smile or laugh at, but at the same time, knowing struggles are real. Some topics are not general public friendly but so true to life. and you just have to laugh or cry and realize that is life.
This book was a definite page turner and much different than my “usual read.” I would recomend it to anyone for a good laugh and to take a small break away from our average daily lives…well unless your Jenny Lawson of course. She has a way to her writings that pull you in and make you feel like your right along side her through everything. I caught myself laughing out loud on many occasions. You can almost feel her emotion. One thing id like to point out is the fact that if you have a weak stomach this may not be for you. Overall great book that ive already passed on for someone else to enjoy. New favorite and im usually a strict reference reader.
I read this several years ago but noticed it immediately as I quickly scanned down a list the fact that I was instantly laughing out loud at several things I remember from the book is why I stopped to write this review. If after 5 or6 years the glimpse of the cover can have me laughing. ….
I laughed out loud! Well-written and funny
Hilarious!
Let’s Pretend This Never Happened: A Mostly True Memoir
by Jenny Lawson
Narration by Author
I laughed and laughed and giggled then got tearful then started all over! I loved all her crazy stories! I really needed this book right now! Recommend everyone listen to this book. She brings the book a special spark with her terrific narration. This is the second book I have listened to from her and can’t get enough! Love her!
My first Jenny Lawson read was Furiously Happy a few years ago and I absolutely loved it. I even hunted down a signed first edition copy for my collection. I was constantly cracking up with my husband giving me sidelong WTH looks in bed.
This time rather than read I decided to give Let’s Pretend This Never Happened a listen and Jenny’s narration did not disappoint. I will say I didn’t find myself as absorbed or affected as I was with Furiously Happy but I don’t know if it was the book itself or the change in platform.
I can always count on Jenny for a good laugh and a distraction from whatever crap may be going on in my life. If you don’t mind a lot of swearing and a little macabre, then you should definitely give her a try.
Very, very funny. I read some parts aloud to my husband so he could share the fun.
This book and author changed my life, for the better. It helped me open a door to myself I didn’t even know was locked.