Monday Memoirs

Meaty: Essays by Samantha Irby

Publication Date – April 3, 2018

4 stars

This is actually Samantha Irby’s first collection of essays that is being re-released this fall.  This is also the first time I have read a collection by this author.  She is definitely a blunt and “all out there” author/comedian.   For the most part, I read these essays saying “yes, that is so true!” but at times I was also thinking “ummmmm, maybe that’s putting TOO much out there”.  I couldn’t ever read this while eating (if that tells you anything) but, regardless, I will absolutely read her other books.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. 

The Very Worst Missionary: A Memoir or Whatever by Jamie Wright

Publication Date  - April 3, 2017

4 stars

Jamie Wright came to Christianity as an adult and has an interesting perspective on faith, missionary work and her own spiritual evolution.  I think this has some definite common-sense advice and I liked her no-nonsense approach.  I also appreciated that it is short, to the point and never drags.  I received a digital ARC of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.