Joyful Recollections of Trauma

De: Paul Scheer

Narrado por: Paul Scheer

Duración: 6 h y 38 m

Resumen del Editor

From award-winning actor and comedian Paul Scheer, a candid and hilarious memoir-in-essays on coming to terms with childhood trauma and finding the joy in embracing your authentic self, featuring content exclusive to the audio edition, including excerpts from live shows and audio clips from home movies.

Paul Scheer has entertained countless fans and podcast listeners with stories about the odd, wild, and absurd details of his life. Yet these tales have pointed to deeper, more difficult truths that the actor and comedian has kept to himself. Now, he is finally ready to share those truths for the first time—but, of course, with a healthy dose of humor.

Blending the confident, affable voice that has won him a dedicated following with a refreshing level of candor, Joyful Recollections of Trauma chronicles Paul’s often shocking, admittedly tumultuous childhood and how the experiences of his youth have reverberated throughout his life. In his comedy, Paul has always been unafraid to “go there,” to play naïve, cringeworthy characters, imbuing them with disarming charm and humanity. That daring openness is on display in this memoir, but in true Paul fashion, it is also surprising, eye-opening, and side-splitting.

In this madcap journey through the inner working of his mind and creative process, Paul Scheer demonstrates once again that the truth is often stranger—and funnier—than fiction. Joyful Recollections of Trauma offers a unique perspective on universal themes: growing up, working through a challenging childhood, staying true to yourself, and finding success, fulfillment, and happiness in often strange and difficult circumstances. Throughout, Paul shares both the hard-fought lessons and the laughter that can be found in the darkest parts of life, and reminds us that what matters is not what you’ve been through but who you are becoming. If you loved recent memoirs by Molly Shannon, Maria Bamford, RuPaul, and Jennette McCurdy—or any book that moves you to both laughter and tears—Joyful Recollections of Trauma is the perfect listen for you.

©2024 Paul Scheer (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers

Paul stories

After years of getting hints at the childhood of Paul on podcasts and Twitch, you finally get the whole story. A lot more serious and hilarious than expected. Great storytelling and so much more than a typical audiobook.

A joyful journey

I've been a huge HDTGM fan for a long time, so when I heard this book was coming out, I knew I needed to get it.
Paul Sheer is so honest and vulnerable, while still creating so many laugh out loud moments. I absolutely loved hearing more about his and June's partnership as well.
inserting clips from the podcast was also a fun surprise.

Five Stars

For people who don't know Paul Sheer already this book might be a good introduction. Granted a strange collection of stories about dealing with trauma, but a good introduction none the less.

BUY THIS BOOK OR USE A CREDIT OR DO THAT THING WHERE YOU CHOOSE TWO BOOKS FOR ONE CREDIT OR WHATEVER!!!!!!

I mean, I recommend that you give this a try. That's just my opinion.










five stars

Such an amazing book!!

I had high hopes for this book, I adore Paul and have listened to his podcast, How Did This Get Made, since it began. This book was so much deeper than I expected, it wasn’t just comedy - it was an insight into his soul. I love his love for June, his kids, his family - it shines in this book.

Get the book and enjoy

Paul is a wonderful story teller, I've been a fan of the Podcast years and his character on The League is hilarious. His book isn't all comedy and laughs, obviously based on the title itself, Paul has some rough times, and quite frankly, a bit heartbreaking as a child but built him into who he is now. Well done, Paul, FIVE STARS!

Paul cheer is funny and deep

This booked warmed my heart with its honesty and bravery. Listened to it in two days, so good

Geostorm!!

What an incredible story, but also so reliable at the same time. Definitely a must listen to.

Just wonderful

Paul, can't thank you enough for this, I am grateful for your story, despite the fact that some parts hurt more than others to listen to

GEOSTORM!!!

As someone who has listened to Paul’s podcasts for many years, I jumped to preorder his book as an audiobook. I was not disappointed. Paul deals with trauma with humor and compassion and his delivery is charming. Will definitely relisten!

Absolutely accurate title

I have never laughed so hard or consistently through such a tale of traumatic events. I appreciate that Scheer has found a way to treat himself so tenderly and grow into a strong-willed and successful adult (and family-man), given the poor examples of parenting and frequent shortcomings in the adults in society who one would normally expect to look after a kid.

This audiobook has a lot of bonus content not in the book, which itself is a generous tale. This whole experience is above and beyond what I expected.