{"product_id":"my-mess-is-a-bit-of-a-life-adventures-in-anxiety-isbn-9780063206373","title":"My Mess Is a Bit of a Life: Adventures in Anxiety","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. Its tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!”—Julia Louis Dreyfus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJenny Lawson meets Nora Ephron in this joyful memoir-in-vignettes on living—and thriving—with anxiety from a multiple Emmy Award-winning comedy writer whose credits include\u003cem\u003e Succession\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eVeep.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Georgia Pritchett found herself lost for words—a bit of a predicament for a comedy writer—she turned to a therapist, who suggested she try writing down some of the things that worried her. But instead of a grocery list of concerns, Georgia wrote this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA natural born worrywart, Georgia’s life has been defined by her quirky anxiety. During childhood, she was agitated about the monsters under her bed (Were they comfy enough?). Going into labor, she fretted about making a fuss (“Sorry to interrupt, but the baby is coming out of my body,” I said politely). Winning a prestigious award, she agonized over receiving free gifts after the ceremony (It was an excruciating experience. Mortifying). \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoul-baring yet lighthearted, poignant yet written with a healthy dose of self-deprecation, \u003cem\u003eMy Mess Is a Bit of a Life\u003c\/em\u003e is a tour through the carnival funhouse of Georgia’s life, from her anxiety-ridden early childhood where disaster loomed around every corner (When I was little I used to think that sheep were clouds that had fallen to earth. On cloudy days I used to worry that I would be squashed by a sheep), through the challenges of breaking into an industry dominated by male writers, to the exquisite terror (and incomparable joy) of raising children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDelightfully offbeat, painfully honest, full of surprising wonders, and delivering plenty of hilarious, laugh-out-loud moments, \u003cem\u003eMy Mess Is a Bit of a Life\u003c\/em\u003e reveals a talented, vulnerable, and strong woman in all her wisecracking weirdness, and makes us love it—and her—too. \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"Georgia Pritchett is a singularly hilarious person. Her book is a delightful and perfect reflection of her. Its tenderness sneaks up on you and really packs a punch. What a magnificent read!''  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJulia Louis Dreyfus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An off-the-wall, concise, whimsical, honest, painful and laugh-out-loud joy.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRachel Joyce\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Brimming with wit and honesty, these vignettes are the perfect nourishment for an anxious world.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNina Stibbe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Put simply, I love Georgia as a writer and a woman. Funny, moving, insightful, vulnerable. A brave book and a brilliant read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMiranda Harte\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Pritchett is able to describe the ways she feels—as child and teen constantly worrying, as an adult, struggling to find relief from her feelings—in a manner that is both relatable and meaningful. Readers will find lots to like about this memoir, especially those who may have experience with the emotions Pritchett details.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Mordantly understated at times, delightfully sharp-tongued at others.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Laugh-out loud funny at times, poignant and sincere at others, these musings on everything from childhood to motherhood are relatable, enjoyable and oh-so-welcome.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eZibby Owens, Good Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is gripping….Lisbeth Salander….is one of the most original characters in a thriller to come along in a while….wait, sorry. That was a \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e review for \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e. I do love this book. Georgia seamlessly weaves humor and pathos into each wonderful passage. But it is nothing like \u003cem\u003eThe Girl with the Dragon Tattoo\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill Ferrell\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Reading Georgia Pritchett, you think a) I wish my brain moved that fast and b) under her fierce, take-no-prisoners wit beats the loudest heart. I cannot wait to read this again.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn Hahn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“THIS IS REALLY GREAT.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSamantha Irby\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Very funny and honest and emotional...a really great read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMatt Haig, author of The Midnight Library\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“So funny, so insightful, so moving. 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