Memoir author finds solace in dark humor amidst grief

Angela Nissel’s latest book, Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead, is a deeply emotional tale about caring for a terminally ill parent delivered with gallows humor that often gets her through tough times. The memoir follows Nissel’s personal experience of supporting her mother as she navigated a terminal illness diagnosis. Nissel, who initially gained recognition with her college blog detailing daily struggles and embarrassment, has also worked on hit shows like Scrubs and The Boondocks. This new work showcases her unique blend of humor and emotional depth in storytelling.