BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin,
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss Paperback - 2019

by Stephanie Wittels Wachs; Foreword by Aziz Ansari

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

In the style of The Recovering, and Educated: A Memoir, Stephanie Wittels Wachs delves into the dark world of loss, grief, and addiction in a heartbreaking but hopeful memoir

With a captivating foreward by Aziz Ansari

One phone call was all it took to change Stephanie Wittels Wachs's life forever... Her younger brother, Harris, a comedy star known for his work on Parks and Recreation and for introducing the world to the art of the humblebrag, died of a heroin overdose. How do you make sense of such a tragic end to a life full of so much hilarious brilliance?

In beautiful, unsentimental, and surprisingly funny prose, Stephanie Wittels Wachs alternates between her brother's struggle with addiction, which she learned about three days before her wedding, and the first year after his death, in all its emotional devastation. This compelling portrait of a comedic genius and a profound exploration of the love between siblings is A Year of Magical Thinking for a new generation of readers.

Everything is Horrible and Wonderful will make you laugh, cry, and wonder if that possum on the fence is really your brother's spirit animal.

A touching memoir that delves into addiction, grief recovery, and healing after loss, this poignant story ultimately showcases the enduring love we have for those we lose too soon.

Details

  • Title Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
  • Author Stephanie Wittels Wachs; Foreword by Aziz Ansari
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 288
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Sourcebooks
  • Publication date 2019-01-01
  • ISBN 9781492669852 / 1492669857
  • Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.9 in (22.10 x 13.72 x 2.29 cm)
  • Themes
    • Topical: Death/Dying
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Biography / Autobiography
  • Dewey Decimal Code 362.293
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
1
Seller
Evergreen Goodwill
Item price
A$5.79
A$5.86 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, 1/1/2019 12:00:01 AM. paperback. Good. 0.8268 in x 8.7795 in x 5.3937 in.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$5.79
A$5.86 Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, Incorporated. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
2
Seller
Better World Books
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, Incorporated. Used - Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
Condition
Used
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
1
Seller
Better World Books
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, Incorporated. Used - Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$11.58
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.49
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, 2019. Paperback. Very Good. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.49
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Stephanie Wittels Wachs

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
3
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.49
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, Incorporated, 2019. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.49
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful : A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Stephanie Wittels Wachs

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
2
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.49
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks, Incorporated, 2019. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.49
Free Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie,

  • Used
Condition
New
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
5
Seller
GreatBookPrices
Item price
A$15.47
A$5.86 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
like new.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$15.47
A$5.86 Delivery to USA
Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss
Stock photo: cover may vary

Everything Is Horrible and Wonderful: A Tragicomic Memoir of Genius, Heroin, Love and Loss

by Wittels Wachs, Stephanie

  • Used
  • Paperback
Condition
Used
Edition
Reprint
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9781492669852 / 1492669857
Quantity available
1
Seller
Ergodebooks
Item price
A$17.32
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Sourcebooks Explore, 2019-01-01. Reprint. paperback. Used: Good. 5.63x0.72x8.75. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$17.32
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.