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Sure, I'll Join Your Cult
A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere
Book • 2023
In 'Sure, I'll Join Your Cult', Maria Bamford shares her life story with humor and honesty, detailing her struggles with mental health issues such as Bipolar Disorder, OCD, and eating disorders.
The book is a mix of memoir, guide to the self-help industry, and a lighthearted yet respectful assessment of mental health.
Bamford recounts her experiences with various groups and programs, from Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' to 12-step programs like Debtors Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous.
Her narrative is marked by her trademark blend of disarming intimacy and dark whimsy, making the book both funny and heartfelt.
The book is a mix of memoir, guide to the self-help industry, and a lighthearted yet respectful assessment of mental health.
Bamford recounts her experiences with various groups and programs, from Dale Carnegie's 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' to 12-step programs like Debtors Anonymous and Overeaters Anonymous.
Her narrative is marked by her trademark blend of disarming intimacy and dark whimsy, making the book both funny and heartfelt.
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Mary Childs as a book Maria Bamford published about her experiences with self-help groups.
Mary Childs as a book Maria Bamford published about her experiences with self-help groups.
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Conan O’Brien as a new memoir by Maria Bamford , discussing mental illness and the search for belonging.
Conan O’Brien as a new memoir by Maria Bamford , discussing mental illness and the search for belonging.
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