Fear not, Allie Brosh fans: Solutions and Other Problems is every bit as hilarious and slyly poignant as 2013’s Hyperbole and a Half. “The book an author produces after a wildly popular debut has all eyes on it. “Brosh alternates sorrow with levity-funny childhood stories, more animal tales, and general musings on life and its lack of meaning or fairness-with grace that feels true to life.” Another standout from Brosh that is both heartening and heartbreaking.” In trying to overcome her weaknesses, by spending a night alone in the woods, she reminds us that it’s okay not to be okay. “Through it all, is refreshingly vulnerable and honest. This achingly accurate and consistently hilarious comic memoir finds Brosh moving forward and becoming a stronger, braver storyteller page by page.” spidery and demented digital portraits, a visual expression of fun-house mirror anxiety, fits her material perfectly. Like a millennial James Thurber, Brosh has a knack for seeding a small, choice detail that snowballs into existential chaos. For Brosh’s millions of fans, this is well worth the wait.” reliably channels the simplicity of a child or the innocence of an animal and tells raucous, heartbreaking stories that reflect the hidden parts of us all.
“Brosh’s storytelling is so distinctive and compelling it’s like suddenly running in to a friend you feared was lost forever. “In a culture that encourages people to carry mental illness as a secret burden….Brosh’s bracing honesty is a gift.” -Chicago Tribune “I would gladly pay to sit in a room full of people reading this book, merely to share the laughter.” -The Philadelphia Inquirer “Will make you laugh until you sob, even when Brosh describes her struggle with depression.” -Entertainment Weekly
“One of the best things I’ve ever read in my life.” -Marc Maron “Imagine if David Sedaris could draw….Enchanting.” -People Praise for Allie Brosh’s Hyperbole and a Half: Solutions and Other Problems marks the return of a beloved American humorist who has “the observational skills of a scientist, the creativity of an artist, and the wit of a comedian” (Bill Gates). This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features all-new material with more than 1,600 pieces of art. Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh’s childhood the adventures of her very bad animals merciless dissection of her own character flaws incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life. For the first time in seven years, Allie Brosh-beloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Half-returns with a new collection of comedic, autobiographical, and illustrated essays.
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