Bless the Messy: Life Lessons from a Work in Progress (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781668020708)

For readers of Hyperbole and a Half and Am I There Yet?, Bless the Messy is a compassionate, distinctive, and voice-driven illustrated personal growth book, one that gives readers permission to radically love themselves, feel their feelings, and live with joy even as--especially as--they may fumble through major life moments, or feel othered by society's narrow norms.

Supreme moments of beauty and joy can be found in the mess. Jess Bird is living proof of that. As a queer woman who received a late-in-life ADHD diagnosis, Jess is raising her kids in a blended family, rewriting the rules as she goes along. Far from being an expert or perfect, she embraces her imperfections and invites you to do the same. By sharing her messy, in-process journey, Jess hopes to connect with those who feel isolated or oppressed by society's narrow norms, making them feel seen and validated.

In this illustrated personal growth book, Jess combines self-reflection, encouragement, and practical guidance. She delves into her struggles and triumphs, offering insights on growing through trauma and healing, breaking free from societal expectations, setting boundaries, redefining home and chosen family, finding self-worth, and embracing anti-perfectionism. The mantra "Bless the Messy" runs through it all, reminding us that every emotion, even the uncomfortable ones, is valid and valuable.

Bright, hopeful, real, and raw, Bless the Messy is a warm hug of a book that will make you feel a little less alone.

Author: Jess Bird
ISBN-10: 166802070X
ISBN-13: 9781668020708
Publisher: S&s/Simon Element
Language: English
Published: 06/03/2025
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 8.00h x 6.50w x 0.51d