I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself

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I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

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britt_brooke

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

so-so

āļø¸āļø¸āļø¸ I don‘t like misleading covers/titles. I thought this was going to be a humorous collection of essays about aging and life changes, but it was pretty goddamned depressing. Loved Jen on Chelsea Lately, but haven‘t watched her standup (yet) nor read her previous book (skipping). I just couldn‘t really relate to this at all. That‘s not her fault, but it affects my memoir enjoyment. Awarding an extra star for her honesty.

Cinfhen Great review but I‘ll pass ~ thanks! 5y

vivastory That's a shame. I watched her stand-up a few years ago and enjoyed it. 5y

britt_brooke @Cinfhen Thanks, and good call! 5y

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britt_brooke @vivastory She‘s super funny on tv. I wish I had liked this more. I‘m definitely going to find her standup and watch it sometime. 5y

Suet624 I‘m so out of the loop. No idea who this person is. 5y

Anna40 @Suet624 me too. No idea who this is. 5y

Anna40 @britt_brooke why was it depressing? 5y

britt_brooke @Suet624 @Anna40 She‘s a comedian, but I‘m not sure exactly how well-known she is. I know her from Chelsea Handler‘s show that was on E! Several years ago. Anna, it was depressing because it was all about her divorce - which I appreciate - but then it was about sleeping with some younger guys and that part was sad and pathetic, imo. I‘m being judgmental, I know. 5y

Anna40 @britt_brooke ok. Thanks! Dont watch much stand up. ... I recently had to bail on a book because it was about divorce and just depressing. If the entire book is in that tone, it's hard to read. Sleeping with younger guys, if that's what made her happy, good for her, if it depressed her even more, why do it? Doesn't sound like a book I'd enjoy either... 5y

britt_brooke @Anna40 It was really not what I expected. I do hope that she found peace by writing it, though. 5y

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heylaurenmack

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

Career is often written about as some kind of albatross around a woman‘s neck. It‘s the thing that keeps her from fully committing to her family or it stood her from having a family altogether. It allegedly intimidates male partners or gets in the way of her having a family altogether. Women who are career focused are often seen as missing out on life but I never wanted the kind of career where I drive home from work and forget what I did all day.

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KrystleTheBookSlayer

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

1) You May Now Kill The Bride by R.L. Stine and This is Your Brain on Parasites by Kathleen McAuliffe is what I'm primarily reading right now, but I have a lot of books started.
2) tagged (haven't read it, but the title sounds appropriate) š‚
3) Lilies, tulips, roses...and all herbs because I can eat them and I don't like paying for fresh herbs š…
#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

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heylaurenmack

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

Started Jen Kirkman‘s second book the other day. I debated reading this one cause I feel like she‘s gone off the rails a little bit, but so far I‘m glad I decided to give it a go.

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Jen2

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Needed a laugh, this one hit the spot!!!

Loralie Going to see her live in a couple of weeks, I can't wait! 7y

Cathythoughts You can't beat a good laugh. š‘¨ 7y

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Victoriahoperose

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I really loved this book. The author is just so real and funny. All of the thoughts she has are things that go through my head and am unable to laugh about or see in a different way, but when she discusses them, it's funny and makes everything a little less daunting. Even the celebrities she did mention, weren't there for a name dropping effect; she was humble and complimentary to them and I loved it!

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I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

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I honestly don't even know how I finished this. I listened to it and I just hated it. I don't know if it's because it has no relevancy to me or just it in general. It came across as her trying really hard to be funny and just a vent about her romantic life.

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Serenity_Within86

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

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Serenity_Within86

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

Almost done!!!! Loving it!!!

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Serenity_Within86

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

Loved her previous book had to listen to the audiobook. Plus I'm really enjoying memories lately.

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minkoyajanelle

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

I honestly only came for one book this time!

britt_brooke I'm curious about the Jen Kirkman! I loved her on Chelsea Lately. Have you read Sarah Colonna's books? They're pretty good. 8y

minkoyajanelle @britt_brooke I haven't yet but my tbr list is ever growing š‚ 8y

britt_brooke @minkoyajanelle Right?! Since joining Litsy, my TBR has gotten completely overwhelming. š #booknerdproblems 8y

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shanebeth

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

Jen's latest Netflix comedy special "Just Keep Livin'?" inspired me to check out her book. I hope it's just as funny! #bookmail

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DitrieMarieBowie

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Has funny moments but more than anything it's unabashedly honest. She holds a lens up to her life (specifically her love life) to showcase her flaws and makes profound statements on anxiety, aging, and feminism. (If you don't like profanity or reading about sex, this is not the book for you.)

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DitrieMarieBowie

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

My favorite line from this book so far.

BookMusings Sounds like a fun book! 8y

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DitrieMarieBowie

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

Her show last night was amazing; can't wait to get started on her book. Also, here's another one of my favorite shirts from Out of Print. ā¯¤ļø¸ā¯¤ļø¸ā¯¤ļø¸ @outofprint

NatalieR So cool! Glad you had a fantastic time! š‘¨ 8y

DitrieMarieBowie @NatalieR Thanks! š 8y

Bookgirl I have that sweatshirt and love it!! 8y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa That's great! 8y

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Nleann5

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

I can't wait to dive into this second book by one of my all time favorite comedians/people on the planet. Jen Kirkman is hilarious and relatable š’™

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AlwaysBeReading

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

"It had been a long time since I'd asked myself, Where would I like to be right now? and not Where do I have to be right now?"

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SpacecruSadie

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

"I was a loser because I got excited about putting my earbuds in and listening to the Cure as I strolled through Soho, hoping that teenaged me -- who dreams of walking around London alone--would appreciate the gesture. I don't care. I love it."
(This hit home. This is me. This is all of us.)

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DitrieMarieBowie

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman

She's so cool! Can't wait to see her live and get my hands on a copy of her new book. š™

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Sue

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Not as joke filled as I had expected, this is a great treatise on being a single, 40ish career woman and the way society's expectations stop us from doing what we want. (It was also wonderful to hear the name of my home town pronounced correctly by an American).

BookishFeminist I've been curious about this. I'll have to push it up my TBR! 8y

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Sue

I Know What I'm Doing -- and Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction | Jen Kirkman