The Tao of Martha

My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I'm Never Getting All That Glitter Off of the Dog

By: Jen Lancaster

Narrated by: Jen Lancaster

One would think that with Jen Lancaster’s impressive list of best-selling self-improvement memoirs - Bitter Is the New Black; Bright Lights, Big Ass; Such a Pretty Fat; Pretty in Plaid; My Fair Lazy; and Jeneration X - that she would have it all together by now.

One would be wrong.

Jen’s still a little rough around the edges. Suffice it to say, she’s no Martha Stewart. And that is exactly why Jen is going to Martha up and live her life according to the advice of America’s overachieving older sister - the woman who turns lemons into lavender-infused lemonade.

By immersing herself in Martha’s media empire, Jen will embark on a yearlong quest to take herself, her house, her husband (and maybe even her pets) to the next level - from closet organization to craft making, from party planning to kitchen prep.

Maybe Jen can go four days without giving herself food poisoning if she follows Martha’s dictates on proper storage.... Maybe she can grow closer to her girlfriends by taking up their boring-ass hobbies like knitting and sewing.... Maybe she can finally rid her workout clothes of meatball stains by using Martha’s laundry tips.... Maybe she can create a more meaningful anniversary celebration than just getting drunk in the pool with her husband.... again. And maybe, just maybe, she’ll discover that the key to happiness does, in fact, lie in Martha’s perfectly arranged cupboards and artfully displayed charcuterie platters.

Or maybe not.

©2013 Jen Lancaster (P)2013 Penguin Audio

Wonderful

I know that some said that this was not her typical funny and lighthearted. But this was actually my favorite book. It made me happy and sad and Jen was much more relatable in this book to me personally.

Second one!

I have laughed and cried a little listening to this book! Absolutely related to it on so many levels! Can't wait to get another of Jen's books!!!

Always wonderful

I love the memoirs the best! Jen really had a talent telling stories about her life. I always enjoy them.

Too funny .. must read ..

Sarcastic .. funny … relatable .. sympathize-able that’s what this book is and if your want kind of a home maker you lying to your self if you don’t agree. The fact that she reads it her self makes it even better.

Funny & entertaining

I laughed, I cried, I enjoyed. On to Jen's next book! I love this author.

Classic Jen

This is one of my favorite classics from Jen Lancaster. She has a great sense of humor and a unique way of seeing things. She is narrating her own book which gives it a special touch!

An excellent listen

yet again, I feel like I am Jen in this story but she is a way better version. i love her stories of her life especially the weight loss struggle.

Jen never disappoints!!

I think she is so relatable. If you’ve followed her story from the beginning, you’ll love and appreciate this one. Her love of animals rings true. Love the supportive Fletch, and I appreciate her nods to Gina as I also followed the podcast.

Fantastic!!

I loved this book and the author's narration!
There were so many relatable instances that I repeatedly saved snippets and sent to friends. You know a story is good when you don't want it to end and cry when it does. I have sent this audible link to my daughter who will love listening as much as I did. Keep it up, Jen! Bravo:)

Laugh out loud

This author makes me laugh every time. Great storyteller. Love her dry sense of humor too