“It’s the most terrifying thing in the world for the person you love to suddenly stop, to disappear, and not want to be in your life anymore,” she writes. Up until then, Jacobson says, the “balance between work and personal satisfaction was so uneven.”īut when the relationship ended, Jacobson had to learn to deal with the very real (and real-world) ramifications, unlike the romantic comedies she had grown up watching. Not only was it her first time dating someone of the same gender, it was, as she reveals, also the first time she had ever been in love.
In addition to dishing on “Broad City” (the actress says she was “devastated” when FX passed on the show before it got picked up by Comedy Central), Jacobson also gives readers an intimate glimpse into her personal life.Ī particularly poignant chapter, titled “Heartbreak City,” sees the 34-year-old Jacobson, who came out as bisexual in an interview earlier this year, write about falling in love with a woman. PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.Jacobson documented portions of her road trip on social media last year, and says she kept a journal along the way, though her notes and entries served only as a starting point for the book. In this collection of anecdotes, observations and reflections - all told in the sharp, wildly funny and relatable voice that has endeared Abbi to critics and fans alike - readers will feel like they're in the passenger seat on a fun and ultimately inspiring journey. As she spent time in each city and town on her way to Los Angeles, she mulled over the big questions - what do I really want? What is the worst possible scenario in which I could run into my ex? How has the decision to wear my shirts tucked in been pivotal in my adulthood? When Abbi Jacobson announced to friends and acquaintances that she planned to drive across the country alone, she was met with lots of questions and opinions: why wasn't she going with friends? Wouldn't it be incredibly lonely? The North route is better! Was it safe for a woman? The Southern route is the way to go! You should bring mace! And a common one.why?īut Abbi had always found comfort in solitude and needed space to step back and hit the reset button. From the cocreator and costar of the hit series Broad City, a hilarious and poignant collection about love, loss, work, comedy and figuring out who you really are when you thought you already knew.
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