Adult Braces

Adult Braces: Driving Myself Sane is Lindy West's follow-up book of essays blending memoir, humor and cultural observation as she navigates midlife challenges.

West writes candidly about relationships, body image, grief and the labor of self-improvement with her characteristic wit and emotional honesty.

The collection examines how she redefines herself outside of others' expectations and finds new modes of freedom and joy.

Across essays, she balances vulnerability with sharp critique of cultural pressures, offering both personal revelations and broader social insights.

The book continues West's project of reclaiming narrative authority over her body and life while entertaining readers with incisive, readable prose.