Book : The Hilarious World Of Depression - Moe, John

-Titulo Original : The Hilarious World Of Depression

-Fabricante :

St. Martins Griffin

-Descripcion Original:

About the Author John Moe is the creator and host of the acclaimed mental health podcast Depresh Mode with John Moe; he has served as host of national public radio broadcasts such as Weekend America, The Hilarious World of Depression and Wits. His writing and reporting has been heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Marketplace, Day to Day, and more. Hes the author of four books and his writing appears in humor anthologies, The New York Times Magazine, McSweeney’s, and The Seattle Times. He’s a much in-demand public speaker. The Hilarious World of Depression illuminates depression in an entirely fresh and inspiring way.[A] path to deeper understanding and openness, by way of laughter in the dark. The New York Times Book ReviewFor years John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality and host of the Depresh Mode with John Moe podcast, struggled with depression; it plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As Moe came to terms with his own illness, he began to see similar patterns of behavior and coping mechanisms surfacing in conversations with others, including high-profile comedians who’d struggled with the disease. Moe saw that there was tremendous comfort and community in open dialogue about these shared experiences and that humor had a unique power. Thus was born the podcast The Hilarious World of Depression and then Depresh Mode with John Moe.Inspired by the immediate success of the podcast, Moe has written a remarkable investigation of the disease, part memoir of his own journey, part treasure trove of laugh-out-loud stories and insights drawn from years of interviews with some of the most brilliant minds facing similar challenges. Throughout the course of this powerful narrative, depression’s universal themes come to light, among them, struggles with identity, lack of understanding of the symptoms, the challenges of work-life, self-medicating, the fallout of the disease in the lives of our loved ones, the tragedy of suicide, and the hereditary aspects of the disease. Review If David Sedaris wrote a book about depression, this would be his take. --Lee Woodruff, author of In an InstantLaugh-out-loud funny. --TodayMoe’s edifying, enjoyable take on the realities of living with depression will uplift any reader. --Publishers Weekly (starred review)Moe is exactly the right person to give an attentive, irreverent voice to those suffering with depression. ?--usan Maguire, BooklistDeeply moving and, against all odds, life-affirming. Its an ode to the blues that makes you feel better about being human. --Susan OrleanWhile youll be laughing throughout, youll also have a few a-ha moments in the mix. --Chicago TribuneMoe takes the stigma out of discussing mental illness and offers camaraderie to those who suffer from depression... [His] words should supply help, hope, and humor to many readers. --Library JournalMore than once I woke my husband up shouting, Oh my God, THIS. IT IS EXACTLY* THIS while reading this book. He was concerned but no more than usual. --Jenny LawsonA laughably relatable (and at times bittersweet) read for those who have experienced depression and an enlightening one for those who haven’t but want to understand it better... Uplifting. --Mandatory Thoughtful and, yes, sometimes hilarious new memoir. --AARPA funny, honest book. -- Neil GaimanI love this book! -- Gary GulmanThe feel-bad hit of the summer! ?Colson Whitehead, author of The Underground Railroad