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Humor writer Wendi Aarons, whose work appears frequently in The New Yorker and McSweeney's, takes a look at aging and of life after 50.
I‘m a Gen Xer, roughly the same age as the author and I think that played into the moments where I enjoyed her brand of humor. The story underneath the humor? A memoir of self-acceptance, second chances, and celebrating the weird, wild, and wonderfully whacky moments in life.

Wendi Aarons‘ memoir might resonate most with GenX women, but it‘s suitable for a wider adult audience. Get a taste here: https://debbybrauer.org/#im-wearing-tunics-now

“Middle-aged women often complain that they feel invisible … .” Once I got into my fifties, I started noticing the truth of this. I‘m not a small woman, but suddenly people started getting in front of me in lines, waiting on people behind me, and just generally acting like they couldn‘t see me. When I said something, they‘d say, “Oh, sorry. I didn‘t see you there.” 🙄

Happy early holidays to meeee. One of my favorite humor writers has this book just out and I‘m probably going to pass it around to all my girlfriends when I‘m done

Every moment of this book is a story with jokes. Along the way, though, Aarons includes poignant moments and plenty of self-discovery. As an early Gen-Xer, I relate completely to her story, despite our differences. Aarons reminded me of how fraught the 1980s were for young women. (Not that it‘s improved!) And she managed to do so while making me laugh at the memories.

Full review https://www.TheBibliophage.com
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I knew nothing about the author before I went in. Yet, I had read her Maxi Pad Letter, just didn't connect the two.

I enjoyed this immensely. I like Aarons' sense of humour. There are lots of truths about being a woman in western society in this book.

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And I'm tagging @Cinfhen again. I got the tagged book because of her review.

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Wendi Aarons is not an asshole; she‘ s actually “in the years between being hip and breaking one”; a 50+ year old, straight talking, middle age woman who dishes on everything from motherhood to menopause to Barry Manilow😂 Listening to Wendi read her memoir added to the joys and snark of being an outspoken, often overlooked woman of a certain age. This would make a fabulous gift for all your besties. #NetGalley Available Nov. 15, 2022 🥳

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If you‘re in my age bracket, this memoir in essays will make you feel seen. I can‘t stop laughing!
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