First published 1994
In David Sedaris' world, nothing is sacred. From a DIY dad performing amateur surgery to a bitter Santa berating his elves, this collection of essays mercilessly lampoons the soulful ridiculousness of our behavior. With a perfect eye and a voice brimming with empathy and wit, Sedaris takes readers on a wild, laugh-out-loud ride through the national Zeitgeist.
Genres: satire, essays, humor, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: dark-humor, social-satire
Setting: Macy's
196 pages · Hardcover · Little, Brown and Company