A Product of Genetics (and Day Drinking): A Never-Coming-of-Age Story

Jess Gutierrez’s memoir is a hilarious, candid collection of essays about navigating adulthood as a millennial. Through stories of quirky jobs, queer romances, parenting mishaps, and absurd misadventures—from roller-derby fails to wild animal encounters—Jess captures the chaos, humor, and relatability of growing up “messy” in a modern world. Her witty, irreverent voice makes the book both uproarious and heartwarming, celebrating imperfection with infectious charm.