pickI did it! I finished a book! 😁 This is a tough one to review given that it took me more than a month to read what would normally take me a week, but at the same time it's perfectly suited to read in small chunks. This was like if you distilled the laments of every Jewish friend, comedian, author, etc. I've ever known into a single, highly concentrated screed about the effects of a guilt-based upbringing (will feel familiar to Catholics and 👇
The_Penniless_Author ...certain strict Protestant sects as well.) Very funny in places, though probably not a book I'll revisit multiple times. 5d
Ruthiella I read this 100 years ago, but definitely recall being able to relate to the guilt! I think some of us just come out of the womb that way! 4d
RaeLovesToRead @The_Penniless_Author @Ruthiella At least in Portnoy's case he should feel guilty about screwing his family's dinner 🤣🤣🤣 (I was going to write #relatable as a joke, but don't want anyone to miss the sarcasm haha) 3d
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