**In this instant *New York Times* bestseller that’s “boldly funny without being anti-mom” ( *In Touch* ), comedian and *Chelsea Lately* regular Jen Kirkman champions every woman’s right to follow her own path—even if that means being “childfree by choice.”** **In her debut memoir, actress and comedian Jen Kirkman delves into her off-camera life with the same snarky sensitivity and oddball humor she brings to her sold-out standup shows and the *Chelsea Lately* roundtable, where she is a writer and regular performer.** As a woman of a certain age who has no desire to start a family, Jen often finds herself confronted (by friends, family, and total strangers) about her decision to be “childfree by choice *.* ” *I Can Barely Take Care of Myself* offers honest and hilarious responses to questions like “Who will take care of you when you get old?” (Servants!) and a peek into the psyche—and weird and wonderful life—of a woman who has always marched to the beat of a different drummer and is pretty sure she’s not gonna change her mind, but thanks for your concern.