You're Doing Great!

And Other Reasons to Stay Alive

By: Tom Papa

Narrated by: Tom Papa

Length: 6 hrs and 36 mins

Publisher's summary

This program is read by the author.

"You're Doing Great! is your no-nonsense go-to collection of essays to get you through the increasing noise and chatter of self-doubt and confusion in the new millennium. Tom Papa is a funny, empathetic guide and your new best friend." (Patton Oswalt)

"Read it. Listen to it. Whatever, do what you want. According to Tom you're doing great." (Whitney Cummings)

Comedian and Live from Here head writer Tom Papa, author of Your Dad Stole My Rake, tackles the modern condition in a heartwarming group of short essays.

Tom Papa is a little worried about you. You seem stressed, overworked, and, frankly, a little mixed up.

Everyone is fighting an overwhelming feeling that things are getting worse, that we should be doing more, that we're not good enough. Well, life isn't perfect. There have always been problems, and there always will be. You can fight for the things you believe in, you can work really, really hard, but you shouldn't lose track of the fact that while you're doing all that, life is flying by at lightning-fast speed.

If you actually take a breath and look around, you'll realize you're actually doing great. Here's the thing: We live in an amazing time filled with airplanes, scooters, and peanut butter cups. We have air conditioning, blenders, and martini shakers. It's time to refocus, enjoy it all, and stop waiting for something better!

Relax with comedian and Live from Here writer and performer Tom Papa as he explores his favorite subjects in 75 essays, including:

• "You Don't Have to Live Your Best Life"
• "Don't Open the Mail"
• "I'm So Baked"
• "I Love Your Love Handles"
• "Don't Go Tubing"
• "Shut Up and Eat"

Recalibrate, turn off your device, and open your eyes to a better reality: You're doing great!

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press

©2020 Tom Papa (P)2020 Macmillan Audio

Great

It’s a little bit like Andy Rooney in a good way. I like it. There

Hilariously nostalgic...

Another Papa hit. A nostalgic stroll down funny memory lane. Tom could read you the phone book and make you love it. A good listen in these trying times to help get you re-centered and thinking about things from a funny point of view, again. Just lovely. So many of these stories hit home and made me chuckle thinking of my own instances of similar experiences growing up. Read or listen as I did, you won't regret it. BTW, we were fan people too.

Great job Tom!

I love Tom Papa and this book was great. He’s a clean comedian so I would recommend this book to anyone who likes stories with a light hearted giggle.

A very nice break from the news of the day.

A lovely and light distraction from our daily and tragic reality. This audiobook allowed me to consider the bright spots in everyday life. It was a welcome relief!

childhood

I loved this. The descriptions of childhood events were great! I had seen the standup special. This book was more goodness. The additional bits on 7 eleven and travel were hilarious!

Get this NOW!!!!!

Have you ever read a book by a comedian so amazing that you wanted to buy it for all your friends? I have.

This book is a well needed breath of fresh air. Your self help books and novels can wait.

GET IT. And let Tom read it to you.

Could you buy a print version and read it yourself? I suppose, if you're a freak with so much spare time you have to waste it by physically reading books with your eyes. But why? Poor Tom spent all that time and energy getting it exactly right just for you!

And you know his producer made him do certain parts over. No way he nailed every word, every time. Whole sentences, maybe whole chapters had to be repeated.

I decided to let Tom read this to me at his normal speaking pace, vs my normal 1.5x speed, and I'm so glad I did. I got the full effect of all his giggles and tonal jokes that way.

Everyone north of 35yo should have to read this book. Or better yet, have it read to them.

You deserve it. You'll certainly laugh, you'll agree with 95% of what he says (unless you're "shit people" who cut in line at airports), and you might even tear up when you get to the chapter called "Let's Go Back".

GET THIS BOOK. You will not regret it.

Papa at his best!

Tom Papa is a gifted storyteller with the advantage of his NY perspective as a working class Italiano. Bellisimo!

Whether it's a crow of death, fear of homeownership or what it means to eat dinner with your family seated around the table, Tom takes you with him ...laughing and crying all the way.

It's hard not to love him. unless you were a member of the View audience in his early days of over imbibing and late arrivals.

Thanks Tom for affirming how hard Americans work. I have been waiting for that nugget of truth to surface internationally!

Ciao for now,

Tere Hart

just the laughs I needed

the last month has been rough and this book provided much needed laughter on a long driving trip.

He's always great.

Made me feel good, a relaxing, casual listen, just a fun time. What a great guy.

The pick me up you didn’t know you needed

This book is so lighthearted and fun. Tom Papa is one of our all time favorite comedians so we had to check out his book. We enjoyed it so much we bought all the others!