Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls

By: David Sedaris

Narrated by: David Sedaris

Length: 6 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Audie Award Finalist, Humor, 2014

From the unique perspective of David Sedaris comes a new collection of essays taking his listeners on a bizarre and stimulating world tour. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-style toilets of Beijing to the particular wilderness of a North Carolina Costco, we learn about the absurdity and delight of a curious traveler's experiences. Whether railing against the habits of litterers in the English countryside or marveling over a disembodied human arm in a taxidermist's shop, Sedaris takes us on side-splitting adventures that are not to be forgotten.

©2013 David Sedaris (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Critic reviews

"Sedaris is the preeminent humorist of his generation." ( Entertainment Weekly)

I cannot get enough of David Sedaris

What made the experience of listening to Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls the most enjoyable?

We are able to count on having multiple episodes of side-splitting laughter when David Sedaris reads his own work . Neither my husband nor I have laughed uncontrollably for quite some time. I was afraid the neighbors might become annoyed with us. Mr. Sedaris writes well, and he is also a gifted narrator.

What does David Sedaris bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Having listened to David Sedaris since he read excerpts from his book, "Holidays on Ice" on NPR, I do not enjoy reading his work as much as I enjoy listening to him narrate. I still purchase all of his books anyway, in case he requires additional periodontal, orthodontics, or oral surgery.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

I actually prefer to listen to his books punctuated with sufficient time to recover from diaphragmatic fatigue.

Any additional comments?

Mr. Sedaris is one of my favorite authors. I hope that he still does book tours, and will make an appearance in Northern California soon.

David Sedaris is back

I've followed David Sedaris for years and seen him speak twice. Before this book, his recent material included a lot of parables starring animals. They were not to my taste, I was disappointed that his work was heading in that direction. I'm so happy he is back. This book is filled with new yet classic Sedaris material with stories of his travels, his childhood, and his family. This book is a little darker than his past works, it feels a little more raw, but that doesn't make it any less great. I enjoyed this book like getting back in touch with an old friend.

flawed audiobook

missing and mislabeled stories.
it's a great collection but author author is missing as are a few others and others are mislabeled.

Could not stop laughing out loud!

Where does Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Near the top. It is so funny and dead on that it makes you think as well as laugh. There is always something we can personally relate to in each story.

What did you like best about this story?

His bizarre perspective on the simple things of life.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scene with the pygmy .

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

His obvious love for his father...yet poking fun at him every chance he gets.

pretty damn funny

the fact that the author narrates the story adds a lot to the overall effect of the audio book. I highly recommend this work for anyone who likes David Sedaris, comedic essays, and philosophical musings.

Sedaris

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I would totally recommend this book. It is well written and well read.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls?

Too many to mention in particular.

Which scene was your favorite?

All!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes, but, unfortunately could not.

Any additional comments?

David Sedaris is a genius. His writing is funny and engaging. I recommend him to anyone who enjoys a thoughtful, well-written, engaging book!

At his best when he talks about language

Would you listen to Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls again? Why?

His chapters on the difficulties of living abroad and speaking another language are priceless.

Would you recommend Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls to your friends? Why or why not?

Yes, I have but with the caveat that they might want to skip the chapters on Sedaris' depressing family history.

What about David Sedaris’s performance did you like?

Usually I don't like authors who read their own work but Sedaris' wry voice adds to the hilarity.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

The chapter on going to the dentist and the doctor in France was worth listening to many times.

good listening

funny, bittersweet, sad in free spots. David Sedaris is great listening. i enjoyed the book

I almost peed myself laughing!

dude. seriously. he's the cat's pajamas and you should DEFINITELY read/hear this book. I almost peed my pants laughing and I want to take up taxidermy.

Laugh out loud funny!

Wish it was longer! So many great stories read beautifully dry by Mr Sedaris. A hilarious listen.