Reading Level: Adult Non-Fiction
I took this book on my recent vacation to the Wisconsin Dells, and found myself awake in the middle of the night reading it. Like other books that Sedaris has written, this book is rich in humor and filled with amusing episodes from Sedaris life. Luckily for me as a reader, Sedaris does all kinds of things I would never consider doing, like hitchhiking across the country or working as a migrant worker, so it gives a great perspective on a way of life that is both funny AND foreign.
Sedaris draws hysterical portraits of other family members, like his sister Lisa and his father. The most touching piece in the collection is a story written after his mother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer. As always, Sedaris is both touching and amusing, and his writing style and gift for description are nothing short of brilliant. It's always a pleasure to pick up one of his books, and I can't wait till I'm #1 on the wait list of his latest!
Submitted by Gertrude
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