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David Sedaris's new collection, Me Talk Pretty One Day, 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's career leads him to New York (the sky's-the-limit field of furniture moving) and eventually, of all places, France.
Sedaris's 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, savoring movies in translation (It Is Necessary to Save the Soldier Ryan), or watching a group of men play soccer with a cow, Sedaris brings a view and a voice like none other. "Original, acid, and wild" --said the Los Angeles Times to every unforgettable encounter."
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- Literature & Fiction >> Essays >> General
- Entertainment >> Humor >> Essays
- Entertainment >> Humor >> General
- Entertainment >> Humor >> Satire, General
Other Versions of this Book: Hardcover, Hardcover, Audio Cassette (Abridged), Audio CD
Top Member Book Reviews
Leah (Funny, fast read. Each chapter is a different humorous essay, so it is easy to pick up and put down. It would make a good vacation book or book to read when you are busy.
The different stories that he tells come from different times in his life, so it is a bit hard to sum up quickly. He writes about his childhood, his quirky family, pets, lame jobs, his stupidity, his time in France and learning to speak french.
Marcy M. (I wasn't aware that this was a series of short essays, but I'm glad it was. I found I needed a rest from the authors humor every few pages, and the format enabled me to do so. I actually loved his dry humor, but sometimes found it to be a little overwhelming and I wasn't certain if he was being sarcastic or honest.
Steven C. (This was a nicely humorous book. Parts of it had me laughing under my breath, and it seems that Sedaris has seasoned a bit since "Naked", since his writing seems more polished. It is somewhat astounding that so much has happened to the man, though. His life has certainly been one of adventure...
Laura L. (This book made me literally laugh out loud! Quick read, with somewhat independent essays so you can put it down and go back later, but you won't want to.
Tamara B. (I was bored through most of this.
Quick read and very funny. A little crass at times
I love this book and gave my copy to a good friend to read (which she still hasn't read!!) -- but I had to get another copy for my library. This is one I read and re-read because Sedaris' essays really hit home. They paint such a visual picture -- I love reading excerpts to my husband while I am reading it. He wonders what I am reading and laughing out loud!
Alicia M. (soooooo funny. i always love david sedaris' books, and this one did not disappoint.
It doesn't get any funnier than this book. This is a book of vignettes about the author's lunatic life. He reports his life episodes with side-splitting wit. As it says on the back cover: "If wit were measured in people, David Sedaris would be China: His talent is that huge." He could be the funniest writer alive. If you need to get your endorphine levels ratcheted up - read this book.
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Cassie S. (A different read for me, and if I hadn't have pushed myself to keep reading after the first couple of chapters, I wouldn't have become glued to the book. David Sedaris is able to put thoughts to paper in a way we never could, even though we may have thoughts similar to his. He took every day situations and turned them into humor. It was a nice refreshment read from my usual reads.
Heather S. (David Sedaris is great! This book, like all his books, was hilarious.
Very boring read. Only enjoyed the chapter about the bathroom, otherwise, not great.
Absolutely hilarious!! If you've ever caught David Sedaris on Letterman, you have a sense of how naturally funny he is. Very entertaining read.
Treyci R. (HILARIOUS! i laughed throughout the entirety of the book, moves along quickly, never boring
You will laugh out loud. He is hilarious. This book I think is the best one he's written.