I Can't Believe It's Not Better Book Review

I can't believe it took me five years to finally ready comedy writer Monica Heisey's book I Can't Believe It's Not Better: A Woman's Guide to Coping with Life.

I received a free copy of the book way back when at BookExpo, but you know, my woman's life got in the way.

So what did I think? Did I laugh out loud at every page? Did I nod my head a lot and say, "You know it, girlfriend"?

Noooooot really. The first time I literally LOL'd at the book was on page 112 when Heisey lists "Your phone's front-facing camera turning on unexpectedly at a low angle" as something that is rude. (You know it, girlfriend!)

And the chapter "What People Say To Me Because I Write About Sex" was very reminiscent of almost all the chapters of Lindy West's book Shrill. Basically, internet commenters are the worst, especially when they are commenting on something - anything - written by a female. (You know it, girlfriend!)

While just a few of the topics in the book might be a little outdated by now (Facebook poking - remember that one?), the chapter "Working From Home: How To Do It" is certainly relevant to 2020. (You know it, girlfriend!)

I did enjoy the drawings scattered throughout the book and the chapters that were just poems. But I think the humor was a little too specific to the author's own experiences, many of which were not mine. And that's where the book fell short for me.

But if you're a woman who likes burritos, hates society's fashion standards, loves your cat, and likes to take quizzes, then this book might be for you! (You know it, girlfriend!)

(Also, do we think the title of the book is a play on I Can't Believe It's Not Butter?)

I Can't Believe It's Not Better is published by Red Deer Press and is on bookstore shelves now. I received a free review copy.