Sure, I'll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest to Belong Anywhere

Maria Bamford's memoir is a brutally honest and hilariously frenetic exploration of show business, mental health, and the comfort of rigid belief systems. She recounts her experiences with eating disorders, career struggles, and anonymous fellowships, turning them into comedy to make others feel less alone.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 14 September 2023
Publisher: Simon & Schuster

From the New York Times, stand-up comedian Maria Bamford comes a brutally honest and hilariously frenetic memoir about show business, mental health, and the comfort of rigid belief systems. From Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, to Suzuki violin training, to Richard Simmons, to 12-step programs, Bamford's memoir takes us on a journey through her life.

Bamford has always struggled to find her place in the world. Growing up in the 1980s, she battled an eating disorder and faced numerous challenges in her career. Despite these setbacks, she has never given up on her dream of being a part of society.

In her signature voice, Sure, Ill Join Your Cult, Bamford takes us on a quest to participate in something. With sincerity and transparency, she recounts every anonymous fellowship she has joined, including Debtors Anonymous, Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous, and Overeaters Anonymous. She also shares her experiences with hypomanic episodes, from worrying about selling out under capitalism to enforcing union rules on her Netflix TV show set to protect her health.

Bamford's memoir is singular and inimitable, exploring what it means to keep going and be a member of society, even if you're not very good at it. Through her comedy, she hopes to transform isolating experiences into something that will make people feel less alone without turning into a cult following.

Overall, Maria Bamford's memoir is a must-read for anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled to find their place in the world. Her honesty, humor, and resilience are inspiring, and her story will resonate with readers of all ages.

Weight: 488g
Dimension: 162 x 243 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781982168568