The Jerusalem Syndrome: My Life as a Reluctant Messiah Paperback – October 9, 2001

Maron is one of the most emotionally intelligent (if a bit given to despair about the human condition and politics [who isn't?] from time to time) and hyper-articulate (without being tedious, as all comedians should be, but few are). The book is okay if you like Maron (compared to his podcast, he seems to be trying too hard to be funny). I recommend his podcast. To everyone. Personally, I'm tedious.

I have been a Marc Maron fan for a couple years and decided to read some of his books! Loved this one, and this was a quick easy read!!

Wow! What a tremendous book! I've been a Marc Maron fan, like, forever--like BEFORE he was on Conan's show. But I waited til now for some reason to read his autobiography, his other book, "Attempting Normal", is more like a gateway drug for the Marc uninitiated--it didn't suck, but it was somewhat familiar territory for me.In this book Marc talks about his youth in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his college years, as well as the early days of his career in Los Angeles' famed Comedy Store.What you will read here is that Marc Maron is actually a very spiritual guy--don't laugh, it's true. At one point he actually meditates.Reading this, one will see the drive behind his manic, neurotic comedy, see the gestation and formation of the themes behind it. It was a great ride, I dug it!There's your review, Marc, we good?

I've enjoyed Maron's stand up for years. Started following his Instagram Live shows since August 2020 which is why I bought this. It's okay. Interesting stories and background into his psyche but not particularly well-written or with a lot of punch at the end. More like a good stand-up show of an up-and-coming star, entertaining for the brief time. Thankfully, Marc has gotten much better. Maybe time for another book.

Marc Maron is my favorite. This book, while written some time back, is hilarious.

I really enjoyed Mark Marons' book , 'Attempting Normal" , and was looking forward to reading "The Jerusalem Syndrome" . I haven't gotten through it yet , as I don't think it's as funny or as focused as " Attempting Normal". It has it's funny parts , but maybe it's just a portrait of the still forming comedian Marc Maron , as I think the last couple of years have been very good for Mr. Maron , as I think he has truly found his voice as the somewhat annoyed but always very insightful , funny, intelligent social critic that is Marc Maron. I look forward to reading his next book , whatever that will be. His last few years as the creator and host of the W.T.F. podcast show his intelligence , wit and his curious mind , and his recent sitcom on IFC , "Maron" have branched out his talent , and I hope for continued success in his career.

This one kept me reading, which is more than I can say for most of the books I (start to) read these days. I found myself asking "And then what happened?"Religiosity is an alien concept to me, so in my case there was a steep hill to climb to get and hold my interest. But that's not really what the book was about anyway, was it? What WAS it about, anyway?Drat, I just saw the requirement that you have to be at least 13 years old to submit a review. That is SO unfair!

Has been a long time, fan but did not expect to enjoy the book as much as I did. Wasn't sure how his voice would translate to the written page. Turns out it translates really really well! Well worth a read :-)

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if you like books that are funny and sound like they are being about a man going insane you will love this book. i found it entertaining to read and just a great book overall.

Love this book