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JANE GILGUN wrote this book because she wanted to let other people know what she has learned through years of research. Through stories, this book shows the many ways that people cover up their unkind deeds through humor, blaming others, and proclamations of innocence. Her fondest hope is that this book will clue recipients about their parts in the cycle of shitty behaviors, and they will opt out of cooperating with the sometimes clever and not-so-clever strategies of cover-up that hook them into believing that false representations are true.
As a social scientist, Professor Gilgun first proposes a theory of being a shit. Then she tests it on a variety of stories. She revises the theory to fit the stories. At the end of the book, she prevents the revised theory that fits many different situations.
If you have ever asked, “Is it me?” this book is for you. Read it book and you will be ready to dethrone the next person who dumps on you. For those who aspire to be shits, this book is a step-by-step guide.
JANE GILGUN is a professor, School of Social Work, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. She based the theory of being a shit on years of research, professional experience, and personal observations. With Alankaar Sharma, she has published Everything You’ve Wanted to Know About Child Sexual Abuse, or Maybe You Didn’t. This book is available at stores.lulu.com/jgilgun and other on-line book sellers. She has also written short literary pieces that are available at Amazon.com/shorts.
Readers say:
“hilarious”
“a humorous look at a serious topic”
“There’s nothing ‘girly’ about this book!”
“We all live with shits. Heck, I live with one—being one myself.”
“It’s smart, provocative, and I’ll never take that phrase for granted again.”
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