Me Talk Pretty One Day
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Published:3rd Jan '02
Should be back in stock very soon
This collection of essays by David Sedaris showcases his sharp wit and observations on life, including his humorous struggles with learning French and family dynamics, making it a delightful read.
Me Talk Pretty One Day is a captivating collection of essays by David Sedaris, renowned for his keen observations of the quirks and oddities of everyday life. The book is inspired by Sedaris's move from New York to Paris, where he navigates the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language. One of the standout essays, also titled Me Talk Pretty One Day, humorously recounts his experiences in a French language class, where he faces a particularly harsh teacher. Sedaris's ability to find humor in his struggles makes this essay both relatable and entertaining.
Family dynamics play a significant role in Sedaris's writing, with pieces like You Can't Kill the Rooster offering a glimpse into his interactions with his brother. The essay captures the amusing and often bewildering conversations that unfold between his brother and their father, highlighting the generational gaps and cultural shifts that can lead to humorous misunderstandings. Sedaris’s sharp wit shines through as he reflects on the absurdities of family life and the unique ways in which we communicate.
Readers have praised Me Talk Pretty One Day for its humor and insight, with many expressing their delight in Sedaris's storytelling. His ability to transform mundane experiences into laugh-out-loud moments resonates with audiences, making this collection a must-read for anyone who appreciates clever and engaging writing. Overall, Sedaris's work invites readers to embrace the chaos of life with a sense of humor and an open heart.
Sedaris is the premier observer of our world and its weirdnesses -- Adam Kay, author of This is Going to Hurt
Still keeps me company like a party guest who's been asked to spend the night...His essays about living in Paris are full of piss and vinegar and achingly funny * Armistead Maupin *
He is, simply, very funny... refusing to find anything an unfit subject for humour * Sunday Times *
A deadpan, darkly comical portrait of the American underbelly . . . Sedaris shares something of [Alan] Bennett's detached curiosity, and they both have a thirst for amusement -- Craig Brown * Mail on Sunday *
So often Sedaris's phrasing is beautiful in its piquancy and minimalism...His life is extraordinary in so many ways - the drug addiction, the eccentric family, the crazy jobs, the fame, the globetrotting - but one of the more unlikely achievements here is in making it all seem quite ordinary. Ultimately, his masterstroke is in acting as a bystander in his own story * Guardian *
Audaciously combining memoir, essay, and what has to be fiction, this fourth collection of short pieces offers pleasures normally to be found only in the best novels and the rare standup act that is actually funny * The New Yorker *
He makes me laugh so much. In an era when US satire is outpacing our own he's a sharp, humane and hilarious voice that never fails to make you smile - and sometimes weep. Apparently effortless humour is difficult, and precious. He's the real thing -- James Naughtie * Radio Times *
The world's most eloquent malcontent, Sedaris has turned self-deprecation into a celebrated art form * Amazon.com editor review *
Still keeps me company like a party guest who's been asked to spend the night...His essays about living in Paris are full of piss and vinegar and achingly funny. * Armistead Maupin *
Audaciously combining memoir, essay, and what has to be fiction, this fourth collection of short pieces offers pleasures normally to be found only in the best novels and the rare standup act that is actually funny. * THE NEW YORKER *
He is, simply, very funny... refusing to find anything an unfit subject for humour. * SUNDAY TIMES *
A sophisticatedly funny take on modern life. Treat yourself to this book. * IRISH TIMES *
ISBN: 9780349113913
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 26mm
Weight: 220g
288 pages