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Samantha Irby’s *Wow, No Thank You* is a collection of personal essays that trace her life up to her fortieth birthday. With her characteristic wit, Irby examines the shifting expectations of adulthood, body image, and relationships. The book also offers an unfiltered look at the challenges of living in rural America, the complexity of LGBTQ identity, and the humorous absurdities of everyday life.
First publish date: 2020
Genre: Memoir/Personal Memoir
Authors: Samantha Irby
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