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Maria Bamford on SURE, I'LL JOIN YOUR CULT: A MEMOIR OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE QUEST TO BELONG ANYWHERE
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Maria Bamford on SURE, I'LL JOIN YOUR CULT: A MEMOIR OF MENTAL ILLNESS AND THE QUEST TO BELONG ANYWHERE
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Length:
41 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Maria Bamford’s hilarious memoir Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and a Quest to Belong Anywhere blends the honesty and compassion of a memoir about mental health with her unique brand of absurd, laugh-out-loud humor. Bamford joins us to talk about the realities of writing a book, the importance of honesty around tough subjects, some of the books she loves and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays). Featured Books (Episode): Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult by Maria Bamford The Center Cannot Hold by Elyn R. Sacks Madness by Marya Hornbacher Marbles by Ellen Forney Rock Steady by Ellen Forney Hogbook and Lazer Eyes by Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Sleepwalk With Me by Mike Birbiglia The World’s Worst Assistant by Sona Movsesian
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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