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I'll Show Myself Out: A Hilarious and Heartwarming Memoir About Love, Loss, and the Importance of a Good Laugh

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In her debut memoir, I'll Show Myself Out, Jessi Klein tells the story of her life with candor, humor, and heart. From her childhood in suburban New Jersey to her early days as a writer in New York City to her current life as a wife and mother, Klein shares her experiences with love, loss, and the importance of finding the funny in even the darkest of times.

I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood

by Jessi Klein

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	283 pages

Klein is a gifted storyteller with a knack for finding the humor in everyday life. She writes about her failed relationships, her struggles with anxiety and depression, and her experiences with motherhood with wit and self-effacing charm. But even as she makes us laugh, Klein also manages to touch our hearts. She writes about the loss of her father with raw honesty, and she explores the complexities of love and marriage with insight and compassion.

I'll Show Myself Out is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved, lost, or simply tried to make sense of the human condition. It is a book that will make you laugh, cry, and ultimately feel more connected to the world around you.

Praise for I'll Show Myself Out

"Jessi Klein is a brilliant writer with a gift for making us laugh and cry at the same time. I'll Show Myself Out is a must-read for anyone who has ever loved, lost, or simply tried to make sense of the human condition." —Tina Fey

"I laughed out loud so many times while reading I'll Show Myself Out that I'm surprised I didn't wake my neighbors. But it's not just funny, it's also incredibly moving. Jessi Klein is a master storyteller who writes with honesty, heart, and humor." —Amy Poehler

"I'll Show Myself Out is a hilarious and heartwarming memoir that will stay with you long after you finish it. Jessi Klein is a gifted writer who has a unique ability to make us laugh and cry at the same time. This is a book that you will want to read again and again." —Shonda Rhimes

About the Author

Jessi Klein is a writer, actor, and comedian. She has written for television shows including Saturday Night Live, Parks and Recreation, and Inside Amy Schumer. She is the author of the memoir You'll Grow Out of It and the novel Natural Beauty.