I finally finished listening to this audiobook last night. I've been trying to limit myself to
one essay a night to make it last longer...but I splurged last night and listened to the last
three. I think Sedaris is hilarious and poignant at the same time. While listening to
these stories, I'd find myself laughing so hard my sides hurt, and then having to wipe the
tears from my eyes a few minutes later.

I think this is a slightly kinder, gentler Sedaris than the one who wrote The SantaLand
Diaries, but he's still just as sharply observant and critical of human nature (and of himself
and his family) as he's always been. Sedaris's mother and father (Sharon and Lou), all his
sisters (Gretchen, Lisa, Tiffany and Amy) and his brother Paul make appearances. He
picks them apart unmercifully (especially poor Paul, poster child for rednecks), but still
manages to convey his love for them.

This is the first time I've "read" Sedaris as an audiobook, and I'm now convinced that that's
the *only* way to read him. I've already asked my husband for the Sedaris Box Set for
Christmas!

Received in mid-April. Hope to listen soon. Thanks, JennyO!