Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Book Review: A NOT-TO-BE-MISSED VOICE PERFORMANCE
Summary: 5 Stars
They come in droves, no, in battalions. They're sometimes called Sedaristas or fans of the record breaking best-selling author David Sedaris. He's the fellow who has made a fortune out of relating his life as an outsider, a down-and-outer, and a gay man in a straight world. He's done it with truth, wicked humor, and an uncanny perception allowing him to turn the ordinary into over-the-top.His latest collection of short stories is now available on CD. They're read, of course, by Sedaris as only he can read them - in the voice familiar to millions on NPR. Whether he's a kid, a mom, or himself, he's in one word terrific.
Many of the selections offered here were taped during live performances. "Who's The Chef?" and "Six to Eight Black Men" were taped during his sell-out appearance at Carnegie Hall, and may also be heard on "David Sedaris Live At Carnegie Hall."
If you haven't heard Sedaris yet, don't waste another minute. He's an original, and he's incredibly entertaining. Laugh out loud funny, you say? That and then some.
Book Review: Memoir-memorable
Summary: 5 Stars
Once again David Sedaris makes a Memoir-memorable. With insight and laughter he once again tells us more of the life that revolves around him. I thought "Me Talk Pretty One Day was excellent,This one However, Is even better!! It ranks up there with all of his Books, And along with others in the same category: Running With Scissors,Dry and Nightmares Echo.Book Review: He can buy and sell you!
Summary: 5 Stars
"Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim" is a collection of typically hilarious essays from David Sedaris - one of the true modern masters of comic writing. Many of the stories chronicle his years growing up gay in North Carolina, with his wacky family featured prominently. Other stories are more contemporary, with glimpses of his current life in France with his boyfriend Hugh. For his fans, Sedaris and his family have become old friends: I relish every detail that provides insight into his writing much as I savor news about people I know. In addition, I was pleased by some of his stories that go a bit deeper. Instead of relying on unusual circumstances that he has experienced, Sedaris creates some funny situations through introspection; he's clearly growing as a comic writer. Some of his fans may worry that he will run out of childhood stories to tell - this collection suggests that he'll continue to put out great writing long after that happens. Overall, this collection is top-notch; it's incredibly funny and has a great deal of heart.
Minor quibble: I was a bit disappointed that a few of the essays were familiar - many of them have been published elsewhere, such as Esquire. However, this complaint is minor compared to the pleasure I received from reading this book. A real winner sure to please his fans!
Book Review: Over here and underrated
Summary: 5 Stars
Sedaris still seems a bit of secret in the UK, which is a mystery to me. This is warm, funny and makes you want to meet the author [though not be a member of his family!]. A must read for anyone who likes humour or who wants to know how to write it.Book Review: This book is fabulous!
Summary: 5 Stars
That girl laughing her derriere off on the 73 bus whilst reading was me and yes, I was reading this book and receiving very bewildered stares from my fellow passengers. This book is amazingly funny, incredibly clever and extremely witty. It has inspired me to read the rest of David Sedaris' books... I take my hat off to the guy and only wish that I too could be this witty. Buy it - you won't be disappointed!