For example, she has a thing for taxidermied animals and the book’s cover is a drawing of one of her stuffed raccoons (with an accurate pose). And she sets about finding this happiness by doing over the top things and surrounding herself with objects that make her happy. The memoir’s title, Furiously Happy, refers to a theory Lawson has about her emotions: if she is capable of great despair because of her depression, she should also be capable of “furious” happiness. I won’t pretend I fully understand mental illness, but I’ll be more empathetic after reading this book. I thought this was a really timely topic since so many people seem to be struggling with mental illness these days. The author is very frank about what she experiences, including days when she just can’t get out of bed. The book is a collection of essays, many of which focus on Lawson’s depression and anxiety disorders (among several other issues). Furiously Happy fits this category in spades. April’s challenge was to read a funny book since April is National Humor Month. I read Furiously Happy, which might have the best book cover ever, as part of the 2023 Thoughtful Reading Challenge. (This in no way affects the honesty of my reviews!) All commissions will be donated to the ALS Association. As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you, from qualifying purchases. This post may contain Amazon Affiliate links.

Lawson, an award-winning blogger, holds nothing back in describing her disorders, her coping mechanisms, her family life, and her opinions on everything from the Australian outback to cats that yawn too much. Furiously Happy is Jenny Lawson’s candid and humorous memoir about her struggles with mental illness.

Fiercely happy