New York Times bestselling author Annabelle Gurwitch is back with a timely coming-of-a-certain-age memoir about what it means to be part of the American middle class in steady decline. Home sharing with the homeless, "grey" online dating, boomerang parenting, parent-parenting, eco-anxiety and Zoom are just a few of the topics covered in this hilarious and honest collection of essays.
As someone not of-a-certain age, I thought it might be difficult to fully appreciate this collection, but Gurwitch's perspective on both the major and the mundane is completely relatable to anyone who appreciates how the American Dream has devolved into a fever dream. From supporting a complex child to running out of gas on the way to family milestones, her stories are as personal as they are universal. You're Leaving When? will have you rolling with laughter one minute and picking up the phone to call your mother the next.
Gurwitch is a delightful eccentric aunt-to-all with her wit, caring and unbeknownst-to-her wisdom. Whether you're looking for commiseration on your reverse mortgage or hilariously candid tips on menopausal rejuvenation, Gurwitch will welcome you with open arms and an open door, as your most endearing weirdo landlady. For fans of Nora Ephron and Sloane Crosely, alike.
This review was originally published in Library Journal. You can find this review and many more at LibraryJournal.com.
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