What Doesn't Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate to

“A compulsive, heart-pounding read from a true rock-and-roll heart. Mary Lucia has been terrorized and let down and disrespected and underestimated, yet here she is, raw and real with her spirit shining, braver and kinder than ever—yes, you need to read this book.“—Rocky O’Riordan, The Pogues

“Mary Lucia’s beautifully written memoir is as brave, smart, funny, honest, authentic, and full of heart as she is. She pours the same passion she’s always had for music into telling her very personal, powerful, sometimes harrowing story, and like the countless amazing songs she’s turned people like me onto over the years, it really packs an emotional punch. Plus, she loves dogs. What more could anyone ask for?“—Brian Stack, writer/actor, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Conan

“Mary Lucia’s book is a hilarious and touching outpouring of radical love. A radical love of music, of pugs, and of adventure. But maybe the greatest thing about it is how she trusts us with radical honesty about herself. It’s as though she wants you to know everything, not for her own catharsis but for ours. She writes for anyone who has been through some shit, has survived that shit, and who has had their fears marginalized—and she gives us, in every page, the feeling that we are not alone. Using humor to tell hard truths helps us all get through the pain. But the way Mary weaves it throughout this memoir bitch-slaps you into reality and serves as a reminder that we are worthy, warts and all.“—Lizz Winstead, cocreator of The Daily Show

“In her unmistakable voice, Mary Lucia weaves family history, obsession with music, and love of animals into the tapestry of a jaw-dropping journey. Through unflinching accounts of anxiety, depression, and how an unhinged listener altered her professional and personal life, Mary creates a powerful and resonant self-portrait for longtime listeners and current readers. Her survival skills, hard-earned wisdom, and a giant dose of rock-and-roll swagger prove that Mary Lucia is a legendary figure in the broadcasting world. We are fortunate to be her audience.“—Bob Mould, musician

“I roared through this book in two sittings and then immediately started over and read the whole thing again. And then … I read it again. You’ll probably do the same, so carve out a little extra time. Looch is a hurricane of pure heart and soul, and you’re gonna wanna be her best friend … but I must insist you do us both a favor, and leave her the hell alone. Enjoy!“—Steve Gorman, musician and radio host

“Unapologetically witty and biting… Lucia’s dark humor entertains.“—Minnesota Women’s Press

“Mary Lucia’s writing is funnier than Mary Lucia’s talking, and that is saying something… Her voice is one of the strongest this year.“—Star Tribune

“Lucia has a Sedaris-ian worldview that transforms the mundane into wry comedy… What Doesn’t Kill Me Makes Me Weirder and Harder to Relate To is a gift.“—Racket

“Lucia tells her story beautifully, with wit, power and humor.“—St. Anthony Park Bugle

“There’s an elegant economy to Lucia’s prose that reads as both skill and survival mechanism.” —Salon

“This memoir reads like an internal conversation with your truest, weirdest self and will have you laughing and cringing in terror all at once.” —CNET

“Lucia’s ability to find the humor in the darkest and most unfathomable situations stands out as her remarkable superpower.” —Rain Taxi

Mary Lucia is a media broadcast personality, writer, actor, and voiceover artist. She worked at The Current from 2005 to 2022 and was well known for her unconventional style and expansive music knowledge. She hosted the local music show Popular Creeps, twice a Minnesota Music Award winner for Best Locally Produced Show, and she was voted best FM radio personality by City Pages seven times. She is currently the program advisor at the University of Minnesota’s Radio K.

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