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    David Sedaris' new collection of essays - including live recordings! - tells a most unconventional life story. It begins with a North Carolina childhood filled with speech-therapy classes ("There was the lisp, of course, but more troubling than that was my voice itself, with its excitable tone and high, girlish pitch") and unwanted guitar lessons taught by a midget. From budding performance artist ("The only crimp in my plan was that I seemed to have no talent whatsoever") to "clearly unqualified" writing teacher in Chicago, Sedaris' career leads him to New York City and eventually, of all places, France. His move to Paris poses a number of challenges, chief among them his inability to speak the language. Arriving a "spooky man-child" capable of communicating only through nouns, he undertakes language instruction that leads him ever deeper into cultural confusion. Whether describing the Easter bunny to puzzled classmates or watching a group of men play soccer with a cow, Sedaris brings a view and a voice like no other to every unforgettable encounter.
    ©2000 by David Sedaris, All Rights Reserved (P)2000 by Time Warner AudioBooks, A Division of Time Warner Trade Publishing

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    "At his best, he makes you laugh out loud, which indeed may be worth the price of admission." ( The New York Times)

    "Sedaris' deadpan delivery is the perfect foil to the bizarre in his latest collection of essays.."

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    • Michael
    • 05/06/2020

    Great Sedaris - Not for everyone

    I am making my way through all the Sedaris which make excellent lockdown reading. This one made me laugh out loud dozens of times, and I had to share many of the snippets with my family. I am a lover of short stories, good writing, and very very offbeat humor. Check, check, and check. Only downsides are it is short and is just a collection without the strong theme found in Sedaris.

    If you have enjoyed other Sedaris, you will likely enjoy this as well. Some readers will be offended by the (often crude and dark) observations of this book. If stories involving drugs, sex, excrement, or homosexuality bother you at all, this is not for you. The humor is sometimes so rude, raw, and/or mean as to be shocking to the uninitiated.

    I really appreciate the author's narration. He adds a subtle spin to many lines that make one truly appreciate Audible format.

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    • Katydid
    • 02/12/2017

    Humor? Not for everyone

    I was not able to finish past midpoint. I found it to be profane not humorous. I'm sure I am "uptight" because I did not enjoy the pithy drug induced art phase or identify with the righteousness of the sister's enjoyment of watching men be humiliated for a change. It was just not to my taste or ability to stomach.

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    • FanB14
    • 03/09/2012

    Subtly Funny Musings on Life Experiences

    This is my first Sedaris book and chuckled throughout. The book isn't a straightforward novel, but a compilation of different events/periods in his life coupled with live performances. It's deeply reflective and humorous in a subtle manner. Highly recommend and can't wait to download his other titles.

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    • S. Whitley
    • 27/12/2005

    Check it out...

    If you like a true story of the daily bizzare this is a great listen.

    David Sedaris really gets on a roll about subjects including speed, tourists, art, and family.... Just to name a few.

    Great setup with narrated stories flowing back and forth with stage comedy... Quite enjoyable!

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    • GH
    • 19/06/2013

    A constant set of chuckles and a few gotchas!

    I really like this Sedaris book. True to his other novels, this is a compendium of stories. The title is taken from the first story where David, as a 3rd grader, goes to a speech therapist. You cannot help but laugh as the story unwinds and young David gets the best of the teacher in the end. And so the stories continue one by one making you laugh and every now and again he slips in a potent serious message.

    Sedaris narrates his own work, so the stories comes off more powerful than a classic text might; especially in the first story where he talks about a lisping problem he had as a child.

    This is a relatively short listen and it should appeal to anyone who like satirical humor drawn from personal introspection. Although many of the stories involve family members, they are not mean spirited. You feel like you are at a dinner table and just reliving the 'best of' stories with family members. I highly recommend this series of stories -- they are all winners.

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    • Daniel A
    • 24/03/2003

    Pure Genius

    I've listened to David Sedaris on the radio on This American Life. When I found that he had a book out, I jumped at the chance to get it on audio. Usually I find that I am disappointed when I expect so much from an author. I was not disappointed this time. I did alot of walking while I listened to this, and people gave me a wide berth because I was laughing all the time! I looked like a crazy person. Do yourself a favor and get this book. The man is a genius. Honestly the funniest thing I've ever read.

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    • tasha-kitty
    • 14/10/2008

    CAUTION -- DO NOT LISTEN WHILE DRIVING!

    My husband and I listened to this in the car on a long road trip. We were both laughing so hard we thought we were going to have to pull off the road or have an accident. David Sedaris is hilarious in general, but listening to him read his own material takes it to an all new level. His ability to take mundane life and twist it around is part of it, but his voice and expression make it a side splitting experience. This is one of the few authors where hearing the material is better than just reading it out of a book.

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    • T. Chambless
    • 13/03/2003

    Sedaris is great!

    I was not familiar with David Sedaris before I bought this book, and I absolutely loved it. The stories are heartfelt and funny. The audio delivery is superb. I now keep an eye out for anything Sedaris has written knowing I will enjoy it. Keep the books coming! I can't wait to hear more.

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    • Sher from Provo
    • 22/06/2013

    You will ROFL

    In spite of being leery about books read by their authors, I listened to this book read by
    Sedaris himself. My concerns were ungrounded as I quickly realized he was as good a narrator, or maybe I should say performer, as he was an author: he kept me in stitches throughout this whole book. It is a collection of memoirs based on Sedaris' life, but told through exceptionally good writing and with insightful humor, making his drug addiction and other excesses seem forgivable. Throughout the book, I had no doubt that Sedaris accepts responsibility for his mistakes, and that somewhere along the way he decided to get clean, or at least cleaner, and make something of his life. His ability to poke fun at himself and his slightly strange family is evident as he turns event after average event into reasons to laugh out loud. Decidedly gay, he is nevertheless entertaining to all kinds of audiences.

    On a personal note, although clever, the only part of the book I did not enjoy were the dog poems. Others will say that is the best part, and I understand. They just came across as smutty to me. My favorite parts were "learning to speak French," and "disdain of computers." So funny!

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    • Edmund W. Cheung
    • 10/01/2003

    Cynical but Cute - Better than reading the book.

    A friend recommended this book to read. It is even better on audiobook read by the author. I would not say that it made me laugh but there are some really well written and cute stories that will keep you interested.

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    • Winterhude
    • 30/04/2010

    well...

    ...the story never did anything for me - I never starting caring about the poor boy...and never finished the story