It Sucked And Then I Cried: How I Had A Baby, A Breakdown, And A Much Needed Margarita (2009) - Plot & Excerpts
I just finished reading this book and had to write my review and thoughts on it before I forgot them all and/or they fell out of my head. Though literary-wise, this is not the greatest book, it is an incredibly insightful book and would be endlessly useful for the partner of anyone who suffers from depression to read, as Armstrong deftly captures what it is like to be deep in the pits of depression and despair. Depression is a disease that can be difficult for those without it to fully comprehend, but I contend that Armstrong does a commendable job of conveying the experience. This book was also piercingly funny and got me to giggle out loud more than a few times (it probably helps that Armstrong's sarcastic sense of humor and use of hyperbole is very similar to my own and mirrors much of the daily running commentary that I have in my head). The chapter titles and cohesion of the themes of each did not always make sense and I thought the ending fell flat but I definitely recommend this book for the other aforementioned virtues that it has. So I really liked this book. It's a genuinely funny look at pregnancy, having a newborn and depression, from an ex-Mormon in Utah. I think the normalization of depression and treatment is important and uncommon in America, and I was glad to see it presented in a way that was both funny but also at times touching.Also, I this book seriously makes it clear how not a dog person I am. The way she presents things, I think I could handle having a baby. A dog, not so much.
What do You think about It Sucked And Then I Cried: How I Had A Baby, A Breakdown, And A Much Needed Margarita (2009)?
This author is not as funny as she thinks she is.
—kerneels1
