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Book Review: When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith, and Funny People By: Jeannie Gaffigan

Book Review: When Life Gives You Pears: The Healing Power of Family, Faith, and Funny People By: Jeannie Gaffigan

Why is a Catholic counseling center blogging about a book by a comedy writer? The answer is because this book is about making the most of one’s interpersonal, psychological, and spiritual resources when facing trauma and an uncertain future. Jeannie Gaffigan is the wife and writing partner of comedian Jim Gaffigan. During Holy Week of 2017, they learned Jeannie had a pear sized brain tumor. This memoir of her experiences recounts with frankness and humor the progresses, pitfalls, and pratfalls of her recovery.