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When You Are Engulfed in Flames

By: David Sedaris
Narrated by: David Sedaris
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A masterful collection of essays from America's most beloved humorist that will take readers to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever.

"The preeminent humorist of his generation ... His reluctant charm and talent for observing every inch of the human condition remain intact." ―Entertainment Weekly

In this hilarious volume, Sedaris proceeds from the bizarre conundrums of daily life—having a lozenge fall from your mouth into the lap of a fellow passenger on a plane or armoring the windows with LP covers to protect the house from neurotic songbirds—to the most deeply resonant human truths. Culminating in a brilliant account of his venture to Tokyo in order to quit smoking, David Sedaris's sixth essay collection is a masterpiece of comic writing.

"Older, wiser, smarter and meaner ... Sedaris defies the odds once again by delivering an intelligent take on the banalities of an absurd life." —Kirkus Reviews

"Sedaris's best stuff will still—after all this time—move, surprise, and entertain." —Booklist Biographies & Memoirs Essays Funny Nonfiction Witty Feel-Good

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"The new book by renowned gay humorist David Sedaris is even better on CD; Sedaris reads the stories, and his comedic timing adds another layer of wit to the already hilarious prose."
Hilarious Essays • Insightful Observations • Perfect Timing • Witty Storytelling • Relatable Experiences

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I wished I liked this as much other reviewers but the fact is I didn't find this as funny as other Sedaris titles I've listened to. Don't get me wrong there were still plenty of bits that had me suppressing laughs on crowded buses and David Sedaris is a perfect narrator...That said there were lots of essays where I wasn't sure if he was going for humour or more serious writing and if it was supposed to be serious it didn't work for me.
I don't see a lot of humour in his relationship with Hugh, his love of spiders or his friendship with the village pedophile. I would suggest listening to some of his earlier books before this one.

A more sombre Sedaris

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Okay, when you are on the subway or listening to this out in public, get ready for people to stare at you... You will be laughing and smiling with out realizing.

No matter the mood you are in, this will make you feel better!

Get ready to lol

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David Sedaris' latest book is amazing, discomforting, thought provoking, humane, and, of course, very funny. It is a must-listen.

Sedaris' latest book rocks

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I loved "Me Talk Pretty" and didn't care much for "Dress Your family..". I think this is as funny as his first book. He goes to Japan to quit smoking. Enough said.

Laugh out loud good.

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This audiobook really brought a smile to my face. Hearing Sedaris tell it in his own dry way really adds to it (my own inner reader is so animated, it's a totally different experience). I also LOVED the chapters that were him reading in front of a live audience. It was like the show came to me!

It's a private comedy show on your phone

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