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The memoir from Australia's much-loved comedian, Hannah Gadsby, whose stand-up show and self-described swan-song, Nanette , played to sold-out houses in Australia, the UK and the US. Its launch on Netflix, and subsequent Emmy and Peabody wins, took Nanette (and Hannah) to the world.
Reviews (3)
Publisher's Weekly Review
In this stunning debut, Emmy Award--winning comedian Gadsby guides readers on a tour of her life that's every bit as intimate, gutting, and untidy as the performance referenced in the title. Decades before international audiences met her through her 2018 Netflix comedy special, Nanette, Gadsby was a Tasmanian girl alienated from her peers in the '80s by her autism, ADHD, and burgeoning lesbian identity--none of which, she reveals, she understood until she was much older. Though heavily affected by sexual abuse and rape in her youth and young adulthood that led to multiple misdiagnoses ("borderline personality disorder, bipolar, irritable bowel syndrome, too much fat, etc."), Gadsby resists centering her abusers, instead offering a candid, often bawdy account of her nonlinear path toward healing--shaped by a gauntlet of therapists, a career in "mak a joke out of" her mental health, and her loving yet complex relationship with her family. To discourage readers from "fall into the trap of playing truth detective," she eschews cohesive timelines and, in doing so, vividly evokes the "disorientation" of living with trauma. Meanwhile, humorous asides are scattered throughout by way of Terry Pratchett--esque footnotes--"Seriously... I am triggering all of the warnings." This stirring tale of resilience laughs in the face of the "inspiration porn" industry. Agent: Laurie Liss, Sterling Lord Literistic. (Mar.)
Kirkus Review
Debut memoir by the Australian comedian. Early on, Gadsby delivers a hilarious self-assessment: "For most of my life I have been a financially insecure autistic Australian gender queer vagina-wielding situation who does not have a bird-like skeletal system. I might have had a reasonable shot with only one or two of those 'quirks,' but not the whole set, and certainly not with Cate Blanchett already in town hogging all the moody lesbian roles. But, honestly, my biggest impediment is that I'm quite lazy." The author writes frankly about growing up the youngest of five children in Tasmania, sharing colorful childhood anecdotes about her dogs and her distinct inability to make friends. At 12, she suffered through two years of sexual abuse, followed by high school years as a "fat tomboy" haunted by social anxiety and crushes on other girls. Early in her life, Gadsby was aware of Tasmania's enduring legacy of criminalizing homosexuality. As she matured and began exploring a natural talent for stand-up comedy, this inspired her to advocate for gay reform measures. She soon became a comedy festival favorite, and in 2018, she found on-screen success with her Netflix special, Nanette. As the memoir progresses, the author's initially stiff prose brightens as she describes her blossoming as an adult with ADHD and autism. These diagnoses helped explain why she hated small talk, an aversion that manifested in an extremely awkward yet hysterical exchange with Jennifer Aniston at an Emmys party. Consistently self-effacing and contemplative, Gadsby acknowledges that her unique brand of deadpan observational comedy isn't for everyone, especially since it often skewers "the two most overly sensitive demographics the world has ever known: straight white cis men and self-righteous comedians." Often portrayed by audiences as a woman workshopping her personal demons on stage, Gadsby agrees, conceding that her platform has allowed her to "playfully interrogate my own story and unravel the immature and sometimes toxic versions of events that my younger, traumatized brain had settled on." A witty and provocatively written life story. Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
Library Journal Review
This memoir weaves the threads that join to create Nanette, Gadsby's breakthrough stand-up comedy performance that won lots of awards in 2017--18. Included is a history lesson of LGBTQ+ rights in Australia, personal info about Gadsby and her family, and the trauma she endured as a queer person undiagnosed on the autism spectrum and with ADHD as well. Nanette was reviewed as transformational comedy, impactful, brilliant, and occasionally accused of being not funny at all. Gadsby is a consummate performer. Her narration puts an indelible mark on the stories she tells. Listening to her voice and to this perfectly produced audio feels like a privilege. The best way to understand her story is to hear her tell it. This darkly funny and disarmingly frank memoir gives listeners insight into Gadsby, who is unapologetically doing her thing and not caring what anyone else thinks, which in itself is a thrilling stance. VERDICT Highly recommended for all libraries.--Christa Van Herreweghe