Solutions and Other Problems

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER For the first time in seven years, Allie Broshbeloved author and artist of the extraordinary #1 New York Times bestseller Hyperbole and a Halfreturns with a new collection of comedic, autobiographical, and illustrated essays. Solutions and Other Problems includes humorous stories from Allie Brosh's childhood; the adventures of her very bad animals; merciless dissection of her own character flaws; incisive essays on grief, loneliness, and powerlessness; as well as reflections on the absurdity of modern life. This full-color, beautifully illustrated edition features all-new material with more than 1,600 pieces of art. Solutions and Other Problems marks the return of a beloved American humorist who has ';the observational skills of a scientist, the creativity of an artist, and the wit of a comedian' (Bill Gates). Praise for Allie Brosh's Hyperbole and a Half: ';Imagine if David Sedaris could draw.Enchanting.' People ';One of the best things I've ever read in my life.' Marc Maron ';Will make you laugh until you sob, even when Brosh describes her struggle with depression.' Entertainment Weekly ';I would gladly pay to sit in a room full of people reading this book, merely to share the laughter.' The Philadelphia Inquirer ';In a culture that encourages people to carry mental illness as a secret burden.Brosh's bracing honesty is a gift.' Chicago Tribune