Jancee Dunn schafft Erzählungen, die sich mit der Komplexität von Beziehungen und Familienleben mit scharfem Einblick und Humor auseinandersetzen. Ihr Schreiben wird für seinen Witz und seine Fähigkeit gefeiert, tiefgründige Themen in alltäglichen Erfahrungen aufzudecken. Dunn fängt meisterhaft die Nuancen menschlicher Emotionen und die Suche nach Bedeutung in gewöhnlichen Umständen ein. Leser verbinden sich mit ihrer Arbeit wegen ihrer offenen Auseinandersetzung mit den Herausforderungen und Freuden des Lebens.
Nach der Geburt des ersten Kindes müsste eigentlich eitel Sonnenschein herrschen, doch oft gehen die Probleme dann erst los. Als strauchelnde Neu-Mutter und plötzlich unzufriedene Ehefrau erzählt Jancee Dunn, wie ihre Beziehung unverhofft ein Fall für den Paartherapeuten wird. Mit viel Humor schildert sie die Tücken des Familienalltags, etwa wenn ihr Mann völlig selbstvergessen Online-Schach spielt, anstatt sich wie versprochen um die gemeinsame Tochter zu kümmern. Amüsant und äußerst aufschlussreich!
"From the New York Times bestselling author of How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids comes a deeply researched and incredibly entertaining guide to navigating the still-taboo topic of menopause"-- Provided by publisher
Offering a blend of brutal honesty and humor, this book resonates with readers seeking relatable experiences and support. It provides actionable and achievable advice for women, reassuring them that they are not alone in their challenges. Its wit and authenticity make it a comforting companion for those navigating the complexities of modern womanhood.
When Karamo Brown first auditioned for the casting directors of Netflix’s Queer Eye, he knew he wouldn’t win the role of culture expert by discussing art and theater. Instead he decided to redefine what ‘culture’ could — and should — mean for the show. He took a risk and declared, ‘I am culture.’ Karamo believes that culture is so much more than art museums and the ballet — it’s how people feel about themselves and others, how they relate to the world around them, and how their shared labels, burdens, and experiences affect their daily lives in ways both subtle and profound. Seen through this lens, Karamo is culture: His family is Jamaican and Cuban; he was raised in the South in predominantly white neighborhoods and attended a HBCU (Historically Black College/University); he was trained as a social worker and psychotherapist; he overcame personal issues of colorism, physical and emotional abuse, alcohol and drug addiction, and public infamy; he is a proud and dedicated gay single father of two boys, one biological and one adopted. It is by discussing deep subjects like these, he feels, that the makeovers on the show can attain their full, lasting meaning. Styling your hair is important, but so is figuring out why you haven’t done so in 20 years! In this eye-opening and moving memoir, Karamo reflects on his lifelong education. It comprises every adversity he has overcome, as well as the lessons he has learned along the way. It is only by exploring our difficulties and having the hard conversations—with ourselves and one another—that we are able to adjust our mind-sets, heal emotionally, and move forward to live our best lives. Karamo shows us the way.
New Jersey in the 1980s had everything Jancee Dunn wanted: trips to the shore, an array of malls, and especially, her family. But one night she met a girl who worked at Rolling Stone magazine. Jancee loved music, so she passed along her résumé. Soon she found herself backstage, interviewing a nerve-wracking parade of the famous--she trekked to the Canadian Rockies with Brad Pitt, was chased by paparazzi who mistook her for Ben Affleck's new girlfriend, snacked on Velveeta with Dolly Parton, and danced drunkenly onstage with the Beastie Boys. She even became a VJ on MTV2. She plunged into the booze-soaked rock-and-roll life, trading her good-girl suburban past for late nights and hipster guys. But then a chance meeting turned her life in an unexpected direction and helped her to learn to appreciate where she came from and what she wanted to be.
The story explores the adventurous antics of beloved toys while their owner is at school. Teddy and his companions unleash their imaginative chaos in the classroom, providing a humorous and playful glimpse into their mischievous escapades. This comic romp captures the joy and creativity of childhood through the eyes of these lively characters.
