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Laura Clery is an actress and comedian best known for posting daily comedy sketches to Facebook and YouTube, where she has a combined seven million followers and upwards of two billion views. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband, son, and motley crew of rescue animals.(source: Amazon)
Idiots is a follow up to Laura Clery’s first book Idiot (which I haven’t read). I should start off by saying that if you are easily offended you might not be the target audience but if you’re a fan of Laura’s you will love it! I LOVED it but it could be a bit much for other people. Laura made me laugh and cry, but mostly cry. She talked about the births of both of her children but more in depth about her daughter Poppy. Why has no one else talked about the fourth trimester? I truly felt like she was talking to me as a friend.Laura also talked about being diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 34. I recently was diagnosed at the age of 31 and it’s changed my life immensely. Her words were so raw and I shed so many tears reading that chapter. She was able to talk about it in a way I most likely never could.Idiots was crude, hilarious and emotional. Thank you to Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for the ARC.
This was an unflinching, no-holds barred memoir of marriage, motherhood and addictions. I really didn’t know Laura Clery but there’s no question she’s a hard-working mom who has made her share of mistakes and she isn’t afraid to own up to them in this book – even sharing stories she was too afraid to talk about in her first book. I really enjoyed how open and vulnerable she is while still being able to make the reader laugh. My favorite parts of the book though were how she talks about being diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, having her husband being diagnosed on the spectrum as well and then having a son who was eventually assessed as on the autism spectrum. I truly felt for her as a mother watching her son not meeting milestones and worrying about what she could do to help. The neurodiversity rep in this book was by far the best part for me. Great on audio narrated by the author herself too.CW: drug use/abuse, addiction
This book is a hilarious and relatable memoir that celebrates the imperfect journey of marriage and motherhood. Laura Clery’s knack for storytelling, comedic timing, and unapologetic authenticity make this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates a good laugh and a heartfelt connection. While the book primarily focuses on Clery’s experiences, it also touches on deeper themes, such as self-discovery, personal growth, and the importance of embracing imperfections.However, it’s worth noting that some readers may find Clery’s humor to be irreverent or even a bit crass at times. If you prefer a more subtle and refined style of humor, this book might not be for you. But for those who appreciate unabashed honesty and a good laugh, this book is an absolute treat.
Thanks to Netgalley and Gallery books for the ARC of this! I’m only familiar with Laura Clery in passing from social media – I’ve seen some of her videos as herself and some as Pamela Pumpkin for example, so I knew she was funny but not a ton about her life. I thought this was really interesting, and I was really moved by how she described certain parenting struggles and how she was trying to be for her kids. I would recommend to people who like humorous looks at mental health – Jenny Lawson fans, especially, though there was no taxidermy here
