The Hilarious World of Depression -- John Moe, Hardcover

One of Today's Ten Best Inspirational Books, 2020
By the creator and host of the acclaimed mental health podcast Depresh Mode with John Moe

[A] path to deeper understanding and openness, by way of laughter in the dark --The New York Times Book Review

Filled with heart, humor and hope. --People

A funny, honest book. --Neil Gaiman

Candid and funny and intimate. --Susan Orlean

For years John Moe, critically-acclaimed public radio personality and host of The Hilarious World of Depression podcast, struggled with depression; it plagued his family and claimed the life of his brother in 2007. As Moe came to terms with his own illness, he began to see similar patterns of behavior and coping mechanisms surfacing in conversations with others, including high-profile comedians who'd struggled with the disease. Moe saw that there was tremendous comfort and community in open dialogue about these shared experiences and that humor had a unique power. Thus was born the podcast The Hilarious World of Depression.

Inspired by the immediate success of the podcast, Moe has written a remarkable investigation of the disease, part memoir of his own journey, part treasure trove of laugh-out-loud stories and insights drawn from years of interviews with some of the most brilliant minds facing similar challenges. Throughout the course of this powerful narrative, depression's universal themes come to light, among them, struggles with identity, lack of understanding of the symptoms, the challenges of work-life, self-medicating, the fallout of the disease in the lives of our loved ones, the tragedy of suicide, and the hereditary aspects of the disease.

The Hilarious World of Depression illuminates depression in an entirely fresh and inspiring way.

Author: John Moe
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 05/05/2020
Pages: 304
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.60w x 1.20d
ISBN: 9781250209283

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/24/2020
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2020
Booklist 03/01/2020 pg. 2
Library Journal 03/01/2020 pg. 80
Shelf Awareness 05/22/2020

About the Author
John Moe has served as host of national public radio broadcasts such as Weekend America, Marketplace Tech Report and, from 2010- 2015, Wits. His reporting has been heard on All Things Considered, Morning Edition, Marketplace, Day to Day, and more. His writing appears in humor anthologies, The New York Times Magazine, McSweeney's, and The Seattle Times. He's a much in-demand public speaker and the author of multiple books, including The Hilarious World of Depression.