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You're Gonna Die Alone (& Other Excellent News)

Devrie Brynn Donalson author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Blackstone Audiobooks,U.S.

Published:3rd Oct '23

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With a following of over 800,000 across social media - who share with her as much as she shares with them - Devrie has learned that everyone can be scared to feel alone. Through a collection of stories and reflections, this book paints a portrait of a person who has tried, failed, and tried again, and creates a map for readers as they make their own journey towards finding home within themselves. With her signature wit and humour, Devrie is vulnerable and honest about some pretty gritty stuff - like accepting the rejection of others even when you don't understand the reasons, reconciling feminism and Brazilian bikini waxes, being a twenty-nine year old virgin, and losing your religion. Perfect for fans of Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Jenny Lawson, You're Gonna Die Alone (& Other Excellent News) is for anyone who wants to build a life they are proud of, but might be afraid of what it takes to get there.

"You're Gonna Die Alone is a perfect companion for anyone who needs a belly laugh, a good cry, and a freaking break." * Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Yours Truly * "The wisdom of Bird by Bird meets a fresh wit reminiscent of Phoebe Waller-Bridge in You're Gonna Die Alone-a triumphant debut overflowing with courage, humor, and kindness. I want to give a copy to every person I love." * Natalie Franke, author of Gutsy * "Trying your best and just want someone to notice? This book was written for you." * Anna Przy, author of Keep It Up, Cutie: A Not Quite Self-Help Book * "If you need an exhale and a laugh at the same time, read this book." * Jess Ekstrom, author of Chasing the Bright Side * "Relatable, real, and a heart song for those of us who dream big, love hard, and want to be our best while fighting against all the voices that tell us who we are supposed to be. Devrie makes you cry, laugh, and critically think about who you were and who you want to be. Do yourself a favor-read this!" * Barrett Pall, journalist, LGBTQIA+ advocate, life coach * "An incredible comfort and a stunning debut, You're Gonna Die Alone is hope for the hopeless romantics and the cheese-loving darlings...Hilarious, heartbreaking, and hopeful. Just like life should be." * Alicia Ross, BookToker * "This book made me heartily laugh out loud! Devrie's humor is woven so stunningly and naturally throughout every chapter, even in the most devastating and crushing moments. It is full of sage advice and hard truths, but never pretentious or all-knowing, it is gentle and loving and cozy. I want to give this to my mom, my sister, and my girlfriends. This book made me hopeful for the future of writing and proud to be a woman living in this time." * Mary Elizabeth Kelly, actor, writer, comedian * "I found myself laughing out loud, then crying tears I didn't know I had in me, then crying from hysterically laughing again, all while feeling fully seen. This is the book I needed to navigate growing up, the book I didn't know I needed at thirty years old, and the book I would gift to every woman in my life." * Brianna McDonnell, writer, actor, producer * "A collection of delicate and complex emotions shown under the softest of lights, handled with care, all while allowing you room to laugh and smile." * Naina Singh, songwriter, TikToker * "I've never read a book like this before. It flowed like a deep conversation with Devrie; the kind where you wrap up in your favorite blanket by the bonfire with your girlfriends and recount soul-crushing AIM convos in middle school, the hell we put our bodies through in the name of beauty, and the devastating losses that we used as fuel to build ourselves back up. Every sentence is in Devrie's quick, assured voice we've come to know and love. She just GETS IT." * Jessy Parr, visual storyteller, IG influencer * "Devrie reaches across time and space to grab the hand of the scared and ashamed thirteen-year-old that lives within each of us and firmly but tenderly declare: life is too short to play small. Equal parts time capsule, love letter, and permission slip, Devrie's story is delightfully funny and profoundly liberating." * Eliza Day, actor, writer, intuitive reader * "Witty, hilarious, and thought-provoking. Devrie Donalson is a natural-born storyteller and one to watch." * Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author *

  • Winner of Audible Pick.
  • Winner of New York Post Pick.
  • Winner of Apple Books Pick.
  • Winner of Fansided.
  • Winner of Zibby Mag Pick.

ISBN: 9798212882453

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

1 pages

Unabridged edition