Humorous essays turning everyday mortifications into comedy, from awkward travel to quitting smoking in Tokyo.
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Humorous essays turning everyday mortifications into comedy, from awkward travel to quitting smoking in Tokyo.
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"David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Trying to make coffee when the water is shut off, David considers using the water in a vase of flowers and his chain of associations takes him from the French countryside to a hilariously uncomfortable memory of buying drugs in a mobile home in rural North Carolina. In ess...
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Sexual content
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Some sexual anecdotes; longtime boyfriend relationship discussed
Violence & gore
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Recurring death and dying themes; no graphic violence
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity, crude humor, and racial slurs
Substance use
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Smoking addiction central; drug-buying anecdote; alcohol themes
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Gay author; partner Hugh central; reflections on sexuality
Religious content
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Passing biblical and moral references
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft present
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content present
Political content
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Light observational social and cultural commentary
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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Childhood neglect and harsh parenting anecdotes
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