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Every family has a story.
Judi Harrington simply has more stories than the average person.

What do Red Sox Nation, animal husbandry, and breastfeeding in Faneuil Hall have in common?

They’re all topics in Judi Harrington’s debut memoir, “Fuckery: The Life and Times of a Legend (In Her Own Mind).”

Described as a “one-woman comedy hour who could make a story out of going to the mailbox,” Harrington’s debut memoir celebrates family in all forms — the family you’re born with and the family you choose.

In the spirit of David Sedaris, Carrie Fisher, and Sloane Crosley, Harrington finds the humor that’s embedded in every moment of life--even the most painful ones.

From the Catholic daughter who desperately wants a Jewish menorah for Christmas to the author’s reckoning with her family’s lineage of addiction and alcoholism, Harrington brings the reader on a moving, rollicking journey that leaves you laughing and crying and probably both at once.

  • "Honestly, I haven’t read the book, and I probably won’t, but Judi’s pretty funny."

    - Mick McLaughlin, Judi’s Wasbund (soon-to-be ex-husband)

  • “I loved Judi’s blog, and the book is even better!”

    -Kelly Braverman, OG Fan of Judi’s Fuckery

  • “Judi’s taken pain, happiness, and triumph and sculpted something beautiful and meaningful. It’s art in its truest form!”

    -Erin Torres, Mompreneur, and long-time Judi H. fan

  • “MY BODY IS SO READY FOR THIS!!!”

    -Tanya Michaud, who also offered for Judi to “use any part of me” to promote this book

  • “Your book title is WHAT?”

    -Judi’s Mother, Mary H.

  • “If you love David Sedaris, you’ll love Judi Harrington’s honest take on marriage, family, kids, and all the hilarious chaos that unfolds in her life.”

    -Alexandra Franzen, author of You're Going to Survive, and So This Is the End: A Love Story

  • "An inspiring memoir that makes you want to write your own stories.”

    -Lindsey Smith, Author of Food Guilt No More: Tame Your Cravings and Eat Your Way to Happiness

  • “I will definitely buy the book for my husband. I don’t read, but I am anxiously waiting for the movie.”

    -Johnathan Costa, who is happy to be "used" by Judi for this testimonial

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About The Author

Judi Harrington is a writer based in Boston who’s been putting the “fun” in “dysfunctional” for most of her life.

She spent many years cataloging her life’s stories under cover of darkness while working in financial services by day and defending the use of The Oxford Comma on social media.

Eventually, she decided to come out of the closet (so to speak) and publish her stories. After all, as Judi says, “No good ever came out of staying in the closet.”

Some of Judi’s friends are delighted by this turn of events, while others remain unconvinced that it’s a good idea.

Judi is grateful to the former while convinced that the latter are jealous that they aren’t included in the book.

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"Stockholm syndrome begins at home." - Judi Harrington

"Stockholm syndrome begins at home." - Judi Harrington

"God has a great sense of humor and tries out His best material on me.” - Judi Harrington

"God has a great sense of humor and tries out His best material on me.” - Judi Harrington

"I am the World's Most Approachable Woman. I could be standing in Times Square on New Year's Eve and someone would choose me out of a cast of thousands to ask for directions to Central Park." - Judi Harrington

"I am the World's Most Approachable Woman. I could be standing in Times Square on New Year's Eve and someone would choose me out of a cast of thousands to ask for directions to Central Park." - Judi Harrington

Fuckery (Fuh-Ker-Ree)
noun

  1. Pertains to a person, situation (or place) that is considered ridiculous or nonsensical

  2. An alternative to the word "Bullshit."

Origin: Jamaican slang word

Jamaican Patois term was first introduced to American mainstream/pop culture in a scene from the movie  “Shottas," which can be heard during the deportation interrogation scene.

"You're one of them from foreign, who commit all of the crimes. Then you come back here to mash up the island with your foreign style car jacking extortion, all types of fuckery!"

- Jamaican Officer to the protagonist, Biggs, in 'Shottas.'

Source: Urban Dictionary