This book tells the stories of six people with mental illness whose lives were transformed by learning stand-up comedy. It is inspiring, funny, entertaining, and informative. The audiobook splices in the life performances of the comics telling their stories one joke at a time. It is brilliant.
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No, Really! We Want You to Laugh! Mental Illness and Stand-Up Comedy
I read this book in high school and thought it was interesting, but that it was not particularly relevant. I re-read it a few months ago and I thought, OMG, this is happening now. It is a must read for everyone who wants to understand current events and the impact on all of our lives.
1984 is the year in which it happens. The world is divided into three superstates. In Oceania, the Party's power is absolute. Every action, word, gesture and thought is monitored under the watchful eye of Big Brother and the Thought Police. In the Ministry of Truth, the Party's department for propaganda, Winston Smith's job is to edit the past. Over time, the impulse to escape the machine and live independently takes hold of him and he embarks on a secret and forbidden love affair. As he writes the words 'DOWN WITH BIG…
It is a short story that captures the fragility of the American Dream through compelling characters and themes of loyalty, loneliness, and the American condition.
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Drifters in search of work, George and his childlike friend Lennie have nothing in the world except…
"OMG That's Me!" is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. It stands out in the mental health genre for its heartfelt, honest depiction of living with mental health disorders. The book is not only a tool for education and awareness but also a source of comfort and solidarity for those who feel alone in their struggles. Mowry's work is a reminder that understanding and empathy can be powerful tools in the fight against mental health stigma.
