“A definite must read! :)
Funny. Short. Sweet. Entertaining. Unique.
First off, I did not know that David Sedaris was gay (which is not a bad thing, believe me!). This book is a compilation of events that have happened to David since childhood to adulthood and involves those mostly related to speaking, listening, conversing in a foreign language, stories, etc.
Five words for Sedaris's work, five exemplary words. "Me Talk Pretty One Day" is a light read on humorous thoughts. I recommend it to anyone who as time to kill and a sense of humor to boot. His being gay is not really an issue here, he refers to it as his relationship, a common part of day-to-day conversations, which is a good thing also. David says things we would not normally say. Stories where he was offended were told without prejudice or any grudge behind it. After reading this book, I thought well and hard and concluded that indeed, most people do not think before they speak and they do not entertain the thought that someone might actually be listening.
Read it, enjoy it! :)
-tinsky”