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For fans of Laurie Notaro and Jenny Lawson comes an uproarious and oddly endearing essay collection for anyone trying to survive the holidays in one piece.

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©2015 Jen Mann (P)2015 Random House Audio

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"Jen Mann understands that wanting to be a good person and yearning to punch the deserving in the throat aren't mutually exclusive. At no time is this more evident than during the holidays. Buy this book if you're a fan of not spending the holidays behind bars." (Jen Lancaster, author of I Regret Nothing)

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loved this book - full of laughs

You won't regret reading this. even if Kitts not around Christmas. I needed a stress buster, and this was out.