One of America's most original comedic voices delivers a darkly funny, wryly observed, and emotionally raw account of her year of death, cancer, and epiphany.
Tig Notaro is an American stand-up comic, writer, actor, and radio contributor. In 2015, Tig's HBO stand-up special premiered along with the Netflix original documentary about her life. She also returned for season two of the critically acclaimed series Transparent. Tig remains a favourite on Conan and This American Life, tours internationally, and enjoys bird watching with her partner at their home in Los Angeles.
The book is heartbreaking, and brilliant, and funny. . . it’s
fantastic.
*Ellen Degeneres*
Notaro's thrilling, candid, and hilarious memoir is a provocative
and convincing rallying cry to seize the day
*Booklist*
I’m Just a Person will make you laugh, or cry, or both.
*Marie Claire*
A tragedy turned into a thing of beauty
*Elle UK*
Notaro’s story is funny not because it’s true (although it is), but
because it’s told by the world-class stand-up with wit and
vulnerability.
*O Magazine*
Anyone who can write a sharply funny-and bravely optimistic-story
about losing her mother, going through a break up, and being
diagnosed with breast cancer all in the span of four months is an
absolute heroine in our book. All hail, Tig Notaro!
*Glamour*
Comedian Tig Notaro takes pain and successfully converts it into
laughs in I’m Just a Person… It’s an intriguing and inspiring look
at one woman’s way of pressing on
*Bustle*
I'm Just a Person is Tig's journey in her own words, taking us
through the repeated and unexpected heartaches of loss, the
awkwardness and humiliation that comes with being ill, and all the
social and personal struggles that come with either of those taxing
situations. And yet, she has penned a very funny, deeply moving
narrative. This isn't emotional torture porn or blandly uplifting
treacle; this is hardcore honesty and sincerity told through a
hilarious, sardonic lens.
Not only is it a terrific, meaningful read, but it was a wonderful
guidebook that helped me be there for a friend who endured a
similar loss. Knowing what to say and what not to say is just one
worthwhile lesson Tig provided amongst all those laughs and
poignant words.
*Glen Dallas, Manhattan Book Review*
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