From the bestselling author of "Barrel Fever, Naked" and "Holiday on Ice" comes this combination of previously unpublished material and stories from the original book that turned Sedaris into a bestselling author. Here, listeners will laugh out loud as a do-it-yourself suburban dad saves money by performing home surgery, a man who is loved too much flees the heavyweight champion of the world, and a teenage suicide attempts to incite a lynch mob at her own funeral.
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"David Sedaris is the author of the books Barrel Fever, Naked, and Holidays on Ice and is a regular contributor to Public Radio International's "This American Life."
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These essays humorously report on contemporary American life and the author's experiences as a young homosexual male. He makes himself the butt of his own jokes as often as not. Under the surface rage great anger and greater pain, but monologuist Sedaris and his collaborators don't assault us with them or milk us for pity. The laughs, often earthy and supplied abundantly, aren't bitter. An acute sense of the absurd and basic goodwill permeate the entire exercise. Y.R. (c)AudioFile, Portland, Maine
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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Hysterical,
This review is from: Barrel Fever and Other Stories (Audio Cassette)
This is one of the funniest books I've ever read. The best part is the essay "Santaland Diaries," about Sedaris' experience as an elf at Macy's. I read it out loud to my mother in the car and we couldn't stop laughing. The short stories are excellent too, especially "The Last You'll Hear from Me." If you like this, you should also read "Naked," Sedaris' memoir; it's even better.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
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Superb,
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This review is from: Barrel Fever and Other Stories (Audio Cassette)
I once saw a very ordinary, unassuming,seemingly meek fellow appear as a guest on David Letterman. I stopped to listen to this mild-mannered gentleman for a few minutes only to find myself laughing harder and louder than I can remember in recent history. I predict I will own a copy of every book this man ever writes. In this troubled world, we all need to laugh as much as we need to eat, and Sedaris provides a banquet. He is truly gifted beyond words.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What a twisted character!,
This review is from: Barrel Fever and Other Stories (Audio CD)
I had to give this a 5 star review because Sedaris makes me laugh out loud. Everyone will think you're a nut while you're reading this because you will be unable to stifle your snickers. His character is so twisted that I can't believe he's talking about himself! I refuse to swallow that those stories are even half-way true. Not all of the stories are funny but there are plenty of laughs in this book. I'll read anything he wants to write!
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