When You Find Out the World is Against You: And Other Funny Memories About Awful Moments Audiobook (Free)

The famed internet personality-named one of Rolling Stone’s Funniest People on Twitter and creator of the viral #notokay for girls to share their stories of sexual assault-and bestselling author of Everything Is Perfect When You’re a Liar turns her laser-like wit to anxiety, parenthood (or ‘the sheer insanity of being responsible for the safety and livelihood of three people besides myself’), popular culture, and more within this razor sharp essay collection.

Like Chelsea Handler, David Sedaris, Dave about When You Find Out the World is Against You: And Additional Funny Thoughts About Awful Occasions Barry, and Patton Oswalt, Kelly Oxford-the Canadian indigenous and Los Angeles transplant-has won legions of enthusiasts with her comedic skill, down-to-earth voice, and bull’s-eye observations over the absurdity of modern life. For instance:

‘Congratulations America, I finally get a green cards & now I may need to move back again to Canada. Trump in the ultimate two for Leader. Surreal.’

‘Dear Parents of pre-teen boys, Inform them they’ll get ED by 18 if they watch Internet porn after that buy them some porno mags. Thank You, Ladies’

‘I’m not likely to have a espresso this morning with the intent of blaming all my screw-ups over the missed espresso.’

‘1 good piece of news today: 7yo explained there’s a secret war happening between muffins and cupcakes & I haven’t halted thinking about it.’

Dishing about her children, her move to America (and what she really thinks about lifestyle in LA), her marriage, and how she copes (or not) with anxiousness and depression, When You Find Out the World is Against You is Kelly at her honest & most disarmingly funny top. Filled with biting, smart, and laugh-out-loud insights, this vastly entertaining collection of vignettes will make you think as much since it can make you laugh.