I Can Barely Take Care of Myself by Jen Kirkman

“A seriously humorous stance on deciding not to have kids. And since it’s a good bet that those readers feel the same way, this book may very well strike a funnybone.” “Kirkman puts her comedic talent to use by snarking to her readers about the ridiculousness of baby culture, overly-enthusiastic parents, and total strangers who feel it necessary to publicly pry. 'A standup comedian's hilarious explanation for why, gee, thanks for asking, but she isn't going to change her mind about not having children.' “Full of humor, wisdom, and laugh out loud moments.” the core of the book is about not wanting to have children, and the ways in which society gets up in your face about it. I’m glad she didn’t change her mind about writing this smart, brave, and heartfelt book.” Jen has a unique, fresh and funny way of reminding people that sometimes, you really do know what's best for you. “If you've ever been told you'd ‘change your mind’ about anything in life-when you knew that you wouldn't-this book is for you. “Jen Kirkman has written an excellent-and very funny-guide to promote not having children.

” I Can Barely Take Care of Myself offers honest and hilarious responses to questions like “Who will take care of you when you get old?” (Servants!) and a peek into the psyche-and weird and wonderful life-of a woman who has always marched to the beat of a different drummer and is pretty sure she’s not gonna change her mind, but thanks for your concern. As a woman of a certain age who has no desire to start a family, Jen often finds herself confronted (by friends, family, and total strangers) about her decision to be “childfree by choice. In her debut memoir, actress and comedian Jen Kirkman delves into her off-camera life with the same snarky sensitivity and oddball humor she brings to her sold-out standup shows and the Chelsea Lately roundtable, where she is a writer and regular performer. In this instant New York Times bestseller that’s “boldly funny without being anti-mom” ( In Touch), comedian and Chelsea Lately regular Jen Kirkman champions every woman’s right to follow her own path-even if that means being “childfree by choice.”

I Can Barely Take Care of Myself by Jen Kirkman