Me Talk Pretty One Day by David Sedaris
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Book Reviews of Me Talk Pretty One Day
Book Review: Funny Guy
Summary: 5 Stars
How I wish I really knew David Sedaris. After reading this book in little more than an afternoon, I'm convinced he's the most lovable, most interesting, most entertaining companion you could hope for. The book is a collection of essays, reminiscences of his life here and there and then and now. He describes a family of eccentrics, and as different as David is from most of us, he is far from being the most eccentric. Odd folks, but people who love each other. David also treats us to uncommonly honest self-appraisals without weighing it down with justification or motivation or judgment. And, oh yes, it's funny! Not every page, though every page is interesting, but lots of pages are laugh out loud hilarious. I suspect not everyone would find it so, maybe only those of us who think we're more sophisticated and subtle than everyone else. But those who enjoy a good snicker and the occasional guffaw will love this book.
From Gretchen Craig, author of Crimson Sky, which is wonderful, but really not funny.
Book Review: Poignancy & Humor Are A Delightful Mix
Summary: 5 Stars
David Sedaris delivers a delightful array of autobiographical moments in "Me Talk Pretty One Day" The author not only forces the reader to laugh out loud, but beneath the mirth are serious and thoughtful moments. The poignancy and humor are a delightful mix.The first chapter sets the stage as Sedaris describes his speech therapy in a Carolina grade school. The school is trying to correct his lisp. In reality they are concerned about his potential homosexuality. Sedaris has fun describing the scene. Beneath the surface you feel his anguish.
The rest of the book is a colorful blur of stories about his family, early jobs and other facets of his life. Two highlighted phases is an early addiction to speed and a later residency in Paris. In each incident Sedaris is a clown when it comes to self-depreciation, but his smiles lightly cloaks some more serious themes.
I recommend "Me Talk Pretty One Day" because of the diverse perspective it delivers. At minimum you will be entertained. At the same time David Sedaris introduces real social and cultural issues without sermonizing.
Book Review: the funniest author currently putting pen to paper
Summary: 5 Stars
My freshman year of college I had a roommate who raved about David Sedaris. Considering how I loathed her and everything she enjoyed, I avoided her advice for a couple of years. What a mistake. "Me Talk..." is the first Sedaris book I've picked up but it certainly won't be the last.
This book is a collection of humorous, autobiographical short stories or ancedotes that chronicle Sedaris' life from an effeminate lisping boy, to college drop out, to a hack college professor lecturing on soap operas at the Art Institute of Chicago, and finally the guy who moves to France to live with his boyfriend and simply cannot learn French. Yet, in my opinion the book isn't even really about Sedaris, but instead his hilarious observations about friends, family, Americans in general and seemingly mundance aspects of life.
I know it's trite and it's been said before, but this book did literally have me laughing out loud. Not all the time, but more often than not. Some of my personal favorites include "Jesus Shaves," "You Can't Kill the Rooster," and "Pick a Pocketoni."
Book Review: Thimply Thilly
Summary: 5 Stars
I have found a new favorite author! Although I have never read any of his other books, I will be sure to now. Where do you start with a book that is funny all over! Starting out at a young boy with a series of speech classes, to the unique and crazy family life, you will be giggling not only to yourself but loud enough for all around you to see and hear. If you are easily embarrassed in public...I would advise only reading this book at alone. You can not hold the laughter in. Moving on in the book it takes you through his college years and odd jobs...up to his move with his significant other to France.
Most favorite chapters would be "Big Boy", which is solely dedicated to a turd! Other chapters that were among my top picks were all the chapters regarding the move to France. David tries so hard to learn the language and battles with the sexes of all nouns.
David Sedaris is a brilliant author! I found myself reading bits and pieces of this book to friends and family...encouraging them to buy the book. I even bought the audio book as a xmas present for my mom.
Book Review: sedaris has a gift of sharing his life with humor
Summary: 5 Stars
Me talk pretty one day is one of those books everyone should have on their shelf. Sedaris tells the stories of a family of individuals who find ways to love each other despite their glaring differences. This is one of those rare books that makes you laugh each time you lose yourself among the pages. With each story told you find yourself reliving similar moments of your past and laughing. Me talk pretty is a book that you can open any time you feel down, read a few pages or plow through the whole book again, transforming the negative emotions into a happiness that seeps from your pours and coats your skin. This is a book you fall in love with from the first page and when you get to the end you find yourself turning back the pages and enjoying some of the stories again and again.The struggles of life that rub you like sandpaper, become less painful when you are wrapped in the tals of David Sadaris. If you are looking for free flowing humor Me Talk Pretty One Day is a book you should not only have your collection but keep close.