It's great to read a book that is funny and self-inspecting without being snooty or biting in its attempt at getting a laugh. Too often, memoirs that are meant to be funny and relatable leave "middle America" out in the cold while the authors bemoans the rising price of top-notch vodka, for example. There was none of that here. Gurwitch was able to laugh at herself while exploring common-enough problems and issues. I don't have to be divorced or have a child in college (although I DO have a child in college!) to appreciate her take on these issues.

Gurwitch is always a delight, and this outing does not disappoint. Fellow parents of newly-minted adults who have experienced difficulties will appreciate her warmth, wit, and love. I can't imagine a time when I wouldn't pick up a new title by Gurwitch; she's simply that brilliant.

Another stellar collection from Annabelle, whose gift is making all the situations she discusses feel relatable to her audience, whether we have experienced them ourselves or not.

I am pretty sure I am the target audience for this book. I am about the same age as Gurwitch, have a son that graduated college in 2020, just as her child did, live in Los Angeles and am experiencing many of the same thoughts and struggles as she does. I even spent an entire week trying to figure out how to fit a boarder into my 1,000 sq. ft. house just to help pay the mortgage.

I laughed out loud more than once while reading; as much from a feeling of recognition as a result of her genuinely funny writing.

Thanks to Counterpoint Press for providing me with an advanced reading copy via NetGalley.

**I received and voluntarily read an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

The blurb for this book made it sound like it would be both hilarious and touching. While there were humorous moments, there was nothing that actually made me laugh. Nothing that made me cry. In general, it was average at best.

Overall, it was interesting, but not my favorite memoir.

This book was the perfect escape. It was lovely and fun. It was my first book by this author and I will definitely be on the look out for more!!

NOTE: Thank you to NetGalley for an Advanced Reader's Copy of the book which I received in exchange for an honest review.

A look into the life of gig actor Annabelle Gurwitch after her husband leaves her and her child goes off to college. Come along as Annabelle takes in boarders, experiences her first Thanksgiving solo, and explores the world of wellness coaching. Having read other of Gurwitch's books, I expected a bit more humor. That said, some parts were really very entertaining, including her dissection of Hollywood's portrayal of women facing downward mobility in film.

Thank you #Netgalley for the advanced copy!

Annabelle shares her honest experiences of life post marriage and post child going off to college. Annabelle decides to open up her home to tenants to help cover the costs. Through this process she meets many unique people and tells her stories with a comedic approach. I also appreciated her honesty in sharing her thoughts as her son explores his gender identity and how her family recognizes the changes. I enjoyed this read by Annabelle and how she is navigating and reinventing herself later in life.

Maybe I misread the premise of the book, but I was expecting to be more entertained than I was. Real life for sure, but didn't laugh much. A bit disappointing.

Thanks to author, publisher and Netgalley for the chance to read this book. While I got the book for free, it had no bearing on the rating I gave it.

Annabelle Garwitch feels like a close girlfriend.I’ve read a few of her books I was sad to hear of her divorce and her sons drug problems.As she share the hard times she’s facing her need for money to maintain the house she bought her out of.Her looking for work deciding to rent out rooms to no her house.she s always hilarious open & honest.I really enjoyed her latest well written books .

I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book was around 3.5 stars for me.

Gurwitch opens up about her life including her divorce, renting out her house, and being a parent. She talks about raising a nonbinary child and downsizing her life in middle age. It's funny and sometimes sad. Gurwitch also talks about housing houseless youth and does some examination of her own privilege.

It's an interesting look at life in the US as many parents and adult children are living together and trying to navigate life.