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Overview"From ""weird, scary, ingenious"" (The New York Times) stand-up comedian Maria Bamford, a brutally honest and hilariously frenetic memoir about show business, mental health, and the comfort of rigid belief systems--from Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, to Suzuki violin training, to Richard Simmons, to 12-step programs.Maria Bamford is a comedian's comedian (an outsider among outsiders) and has forever fought to find a place to belong. From struggling with an eating disorder as a child of the 1980s, to navigating a career in the arts (and medical debt and psychiatric institutionalization), she has tried just about every method possible to not only be a part of the world, but to want to be a part of it. In Bamford's signature voice, Sure, I'll Join Your Cult, brings us on a quest to participate in something. With sincerity and transparency, she recounts every anonymous fellowship she has joined (including but not limited to: Debtors Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous), every hypomanic episode (from worrying about selling out under capitalism to enforcing union rules on her Netflix TV show set to protect her health), and every easy 1-to-3-step recipe for fudge in between. Singular and inimitable, Bamford's memoir explores what it means to keep going, and to be a member of society (or any group she's invited to) despite not being very good at it. In turn, she hopes to transform isolating experiences into comedy that will make you feel less alone (without turning into a cult following)." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Maria Bamford , Maria BamfordPublisher: Simon & Schuster Audio Imprint: Simon & Schuster Audio Dimensions: Width: 14.40cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 14.80cm Weight: 0.213kg ISBN: 9781797162089ISBN 10: 179716208 Publication Date: 05 September 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Audio Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""[An] introduction to a fascinating comedian, a guide to the self-help industry, and an encouragingly lighthearted, respectful assessment of mental health, reminding readers that they are not alone. Laugh-out-loud funny, weird, and touching--a great example of what a celebrity memoir can bring to readers."" -- ""Kirkus Reviews (starred review)"" ""Bamford puts herself on the frontline of her own existence--and, we are better off for it. If there's anyone who can help us see the proverbial 'lighter side of life, ' it's Maria Bamford as she's seen the darker side. We fully believe life through a comedian's eyes is a fascinating world to visit."" -- ""Barnes&Noble.com"" ""Maria Bamford's writing is laugh-out-loud funny. Her brain is a national treasure."" -- ""Jennette McCurdy, New York Times bestselling author""" Author InformationMaria Bamford is a comedian and the star of The Maria Bamford Show, Ask My Mom, and Lady Dynamite. She was deemed Breakout Comedy Star at Just for Laughs, and her critically acclaimed work includes her own stand-up specials and two Comedy Central Presents specials. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, LA Weekly, and more. She has been an activist for mental health, and for her advocacy, she' was presented the OCD Foundation's Illumination Award. Maria Bamford is a comedian and the star of The Maria Bamford Show, Ask My Mom, and Lady Dynamite. She was deemed Breakout Comedy Star at Just for Laughs, and her critically acclaimed work includes her own stand-up specials and two Comedy Central Presents specials. Her writing has been featured in the New York Times, LA Weekly, and more. She has been an activist for mental health, and for her advocacy, she' was presented the OCD Foundation's Illumination Award. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |