Jen Kirkman is a world-touring stand-up comedian and the author of the New York Times bestseller I Can Barely Take Care of Myself: Tales of a Happy Life Without Kids and I Know What I’m Doing—And Other Lies I Tell Myself: Dispatches from a Life Under Construction. Her Netflix original comedy special I'm Gonna Die Alone and I Feel Fine streams worldwide, and she has released two comedy albums, Self Help and Hail to the Freaks (which hit #13 on the Billboard charts). She was a longtime writer and panelist on the E! Network’s Chelsea Lately and the narrator of many episodes in the award-winning TV show Drunk History on Comedy Central.
“Jen Kirkman has written an excellent—and very funny—guide to
promote not having children. Thanks girl, for saving me the
time.”
*Chelsea Handler*
“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
has a unique, fresh and funny way of reminding people that
sometimes, you really do know what's best for you. I’m glad she
didn’t change her mind about writing this smart, brave, and
heartfelt book.”
*comedian and New York Times bestselling author of Life As I Blow
It*
“Boldly funny without being anti-mom.”
*InTouch magazine*
“Very funny. . . . 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 laughed out loud several times.”
*TheHairpin.com*
“Full of humor, wisdom, and laugh out loud moments.”
*The Kentucky Democrat*
"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."
*Tampa Bay Times*
“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.
And since it’s a good bet that those readers feel the same way,
this book may very well strike a funnybone.”
*Savannah Morning News*
“A seriously humorous stance on deciding not to have kids. . . .
With the novelist’s penchant for self-flagellation and
exploitation, and jokes punctuating at least every page, this book
is ideal for the woman who needs a quick comeback for those who
criticize her about not wanting kids, or for those just looking to
laugh.”
*Publisher's Weekly*
“Between these charming, cringe-worthy, and badass tales, Kirkman
successfully convinces us she isn’t meant for motherhood. It’s safe
to say she’s much better suited to birthing books.”
*ThirdBeatMagazine.com*
“This book takes you through the journey of Jen Kirkman’s
misunderstood child-free life. I’m now convinced of two things: Jen
is freaking hilarious and she should definitely not have a baby—she
should have a Valium.”
*creator of Two Broke Girls and Whitney*
“Jen Kirkman’s wickedly original yet totally universal debut about
the expectations of others kicks so much ass you'll agree with her
even when you don’t. Not for the stupidly over-sensitive. For
lovers of great!”
*#1 New York Times bestselling author of He’s Just Not That Into
You*
"Jen Kirkman has written an excellent-and very funny-guide to
promote not having children. Thanks girl, for saving me the time."
-- Chelsea Handler
"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
has a unique, fresh and funny way of reminding people that
sometimes, you really do know what's best for you. I'm glad she
didn't change her mind about writing this smart, brave, and
heartfelt book." -- Sarah Colonna * comedian and New York Times
bestselling author of Life As I Blow It *
"Boldly funny without being anti-mom." * InTouch magazine *
"Very funny. . . . 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 laughed out loud several times." * TheHairpin.com
*
"Full of humor, wisdom, and laugh out loud moments." * The Kentucky
Democrat *
"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." * Tampa Bay Times *
"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.
And since it's a good bet that those readers feel the same way,
this book may very well strike a funnybone." * Savannah Morning
News *
"A seriously humorous stance on deciding not to have kids. . . .
With the novelist's penchant for self-flagellation and
exploitation, and jokes punctuating at least every page, this book
is ideal for the woman who needs a quick comeback for those who
criticize her about not wanting kids, or for those just looking to
laugh." * Publisher's Weekly *
"Between these charming, cringe-worthy, and badass tales, Kirkman
successfully convinces us she isn't meant for motherhood. It's safe
to say she's much better suited to birthing books." *
ThirdBeatMagazine.com *
"This book takes you through the journey of Jen Kirkman's
misunderstood child-free life. I'm now convinced of two things: Jen
is freaking hilarious and she should definitely not have a baby-she
should have a Valium." -- Whitney Cummings * creator of Two Broke
Girls and Whitney *
"Jen Kirkman's wickedly original yet totally universal debut about
the expectations of others kicks so much ass you'll agree with her
even when you don't. Not for the stupidly over-sensitive. For
lovers of great!" -- Greg Behrendt * #1 New York Times bestselling
author of He's Just Not That Into You *
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