by Jen Kirkman
First published 2013
Comedian Jen Kirkman tackles the personal questions and social pressure that come with choosing not to have children. Known for her work on Chelsea Lately and her standup comedy, Kirkman brings her sharp wit to this memoir about living childfree by choice. She addresses the constant interrogation from friends, family, and strangers who question her decision. The book responds to familiar concerns like "Who will take care of you when you get old?" with characteristic humor and honesty. Kirkman explores her off-camera life with the same comedic voice that fills her sold-out shows. She examines what it means to be a woman who refuses to follow traditional expectations about motherhood. The memoir offers both laughs and insight into the experience of marching to your own beat while everyone else thinks they know better.
Genres: humor, feminism, autobiography, contemporary, memoir, non-fiction, biography-memoir, comedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: marching-to-your-own-beat, off-camera-life
224 pages · Kindle Edition · Simon Schuster