Bad Vibes Only
Nora McInernyNora McInerny does not dance like no one is watching. In fact, she dances like everyone is watching, which is to say, she does not dance at all. As a bestselling author and host of the beloved podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, she has captured the hearts of millions by discussing grief and loss with wit and warmth. Now, with Bad Vibes Only, she turns her eye on our aggressively, oppressively optimistic culture, our obsession with self-improvement, and what it really means to live our lives online. In a series of essays that span her childhood to the present, Nora introduces us to her mind and her world while inviting us to more closely observe our own more.
"McInerny isn’t afraid to attack these challenges and speaks frankly about alcoholism, depression, her husband’s death from cancer, and an aunt with dementia. Her gift is addressing these grim topics with humour and insight ... Childhood adventures, competitive parenting, the lure of social media, and emotional therapy are all served up with groans and laughs. The author is a millennial nearing middle age, but her experiences are told with fierce honesty that will resonate with a wide range of readers." - Candice Smith, Booklist
Bad Vibes Only is not only a response to a society that tells us to live, laugh, love - it's a reminder that in a world where we are more connected to and observed by our peers than ever before, we still deserve the freedom to be ourselves.