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Me Talk Pretty One Day
From the first essay, a particular favorite, to the last, with Me Talk Pretty One Day, David Sedaris proves once again that he is one of the most hilarious writers on the face of the planet.His gift of expression through the written word flows as freely and effortlessly out his pen and across the page as the process of breathing is to the rest of us.In "Go Carolina" Sedaris tells the story of the lisping speech impediment he had as a kid and is one of the best essays in this new collection. It will leave you rolling on the floor, doubled over in laughter!If you're a bit down in the dumps, depressed, or merely suffering from a slight case of the blues, these marvelously observed stories and essays will put a smile back on your face and make you forget why you were blue in the first place.If you've never experienced the humor and wit of David Sedaris, grab your wallet, purse, or pocketbook, get out your credit card, and order up any or all of his books - Barrel Fever, Naked, Holidays on Ice, or this wonderful new collection, Me Talk Pretty One Day. You won't be disappointed!
Me Talk Pretty One Day
I always look forward to spending time inside the mind of David Sedaris. I don't know how many times I have read Naked and Barrel Fever ( if you haven't read either get thee to thy shopping cart! ) He doesn't disappoint this go around either. Marvelously twisted and dead on. From being tagged a "future homosexual" to foul mouthed siblings, you will laugh out loud and then read out loud to anyone within earshot. If you've ever watched his equally wicked sister Amy's show on Comedy Central, the equally perverse,twisted, and hilarious "Strangers with Candy", you will wonder what went on in that house? And wish you had been part of it. If I could invite three men to drinks it would be Bob Smith, Dan Savage and David Sedaris.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
What can I say about this author's new book that hasn't been said already? It's a wonderful and wickedly funny book. David really knows how to write and is probably the funniest author around today. The first part of the book begins with his North Carolina childhood and the second half moves to Paris. What a wonderful collection of essays. I especially enjoyed "Today's Special" and "You Can't Kill the Rooster." But really all of the essays are so funny, and true to life. To be able to put these everyday events into words that are simple yet so funny, is truly a gift.Believe it or not I haven't read his previous book "Naked", but now its being pulled off my library shelf to be read immediately. When you start to read "Me Talk Pretty One Day" you will want to sit and read it right through, forget about dinner and everything else. This book deserves more than 5 stars. David, we await your next collection with eagerness.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
Summary:The book is a collection of short stories, all of which I believe are based on the author's actual experiences. Some of the stories are about Sedaris's childhood and his life just before leaving for France, but the majority about his time spent in France.My Comments:All of the stories are well-written, engaging, and entertaining. As is the case with 'Holidays On Ice', the author never reveals when a story is fictitious or not, but I was inclined to believe that all of these were non-fiction (though there might be an embellishment here or there).I'm also not sure what, if anything, I missed because I listened to this book on CD, but the live recordings for some reason were even more funny than his normal writings. Listening to them live is definitely a boon for the CD version.I was impressed by the author's candorabout his personal life. To be willing to reveal one's quirks and even poke fun at them takes either a lot of money or a lot of self-security. I'm not sure which is Sedaris's motivation, but whatever it is, it's nice to hear someone being frank about life.Though the stories jump all over the place and don't really seem to have a common thread, I don't think anyone can argue that Sedaris has a gift for telling poignant and humorous short stories. The stories are a bit outlandish and the author is blunt, meaning they probably aren't for everyone, but I would definitely recommend this book.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
This is my second David Sedaris book, and after the mixed feelings I have regarding Barrel Fever I can say this is much better overall. Sedaris describes, through vaguely connected essays, his own often difficult battle with communication, and the insights he gains are painfully funny. A bit like an autobiography, "Me Talk" is layered throughout with Sedaris' bits of wisdom and wit, and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't find myself rolling in the floor with laughter except on a few occasions, but the book as a whole is a good look at the difficulty we all have on occasion to say what we really mean, or let people know what we're thinking. The parts about Sedaris' efforts to learn French and justifiably cited as the funniest parts, but I also enjoyed the essay dealing with his stint as a college teacher, assigning writing projects on soap operas. This is a good introduction to Sedaris, and I recommend it highly.
Me Talk Pretty One Day
Interestingly, this is the most serious funny book I've ever read. It will make you laugh out loud, no matter where you are, it made me cry (I never cry) and it sweetly describes everything that is lovely and depressing about the world we live in.What I also found is that this book fairly speaks about the true nature of France and the French. It speaks honestly to the dilemmas Americans face when dealing with the French, without resorting to stereotypes and doting, blind admiration.But make no mistake- this is not a book about international relations, gay issues, greek heritage or the trials of being poor in New York. It is a book about a life, played out and described in simple, self-deprecating prose, by a man who is halfway through and still learning to talk pretty.