{
  "id": 18058,
  "title": "Angela Nissel faces down grief with a laugh",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/01/angela-nissel-faces-down-grief-with-a-laugh",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-01T20:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/report/974226/angela-nissel-interview-good-grief-pass-the-bread-mom-is-dead"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "<report 56208213-ec6 n=\"1\" outlet=\"The Verge\">\nAngela Nissel, who gained fame through her humorous yet relatable writing style, has penned a heartfelt memoir titled \"Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom Is Dead.\" This book, a deeply emotional exploration of caring for a terminally ill parent, is presented with Nissel's signature gallows humor, a coping mechanism she often employs to navigate tough times. Nissel's journey to this point has been marked by a series of unconventional successes, starting from her college blog \"The Broke Diaries\" detailing her struggles as a financially struggling student, to producing and writing for popular shows like \"Scrubs\" and \"The Boondocks.\" Despite the profound grief she's experiencing, Nissel's unique perspective and comedic voice continue to shine through in her latest work.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}