Joyful Recollections of Trauma

I had Paul Scheer mixed up with Nick Kroll when I picked up this book, and it turns out I know very little about Scheer's work. I vaguely remember him as one of the funny talking heads from VH-1's Best Week Ever in the early aughts, but he's better known for hosting the film podcast How Did This Get Made? His memoir is a harrowing tale of being physically abused by his stepfather, and having the problem ignored or minimized by by his mom, dad, and other relatives. Along with the traumatic narrative, Scheer sprinkles in lighthearted anecdotes about famous people he has embarrassed himself in front of, his fortuitous discovery of improv theater, and his determination to have a healthier relationship with his wife and kids. Might have made more of an impression on me if I was a HDTGM fan, but I always appreciate a testimonial about someone who is willing to put in the hard work in therapy to heal and change.