My Life As A Goddess: A Memoir Through (Un)Popular Culture

"If you know Guy Branum through his work as a stand-up comic or his TV and podcast appearances, you already know how funny he can be, and this memoir is no exception. But what makes it remarkable is Branum’s rare ability to balance lacerating insight (into himself, others, art and the world at large) with profound compassion – whether he’s writing about his father’s love for The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance or obliquely sharing his contentious history with his sister through a lesson about (no joke) Canadian history. The result is a book that’s nuanced, eye-opening and deeply moving – in addition to being very, very funny."