![]() ![]() Sedaris records in “Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?” his more glaring mistakes in life, but he should be satisfied with the knowledge that this latest endeavor is anything but. Leaving America behind, Sedaris also regales readers with his experiences around the globe, from sitting in a Parisian doctor's office wearing only his underwear in “In the Waiting Room” to warding off birds in the French countryside with record albums in “Aerial.” In the collection's longest essay, “The Smoking Section,” Sedaris recounts his three-month stay in Tokyo, where he successfully quits smoking and unsuccessfully attempts to learn Japanese. David Sedaris book 'When You Are Engulfed in Flames' is a collection of humorous essays that provide readers with an insightful glimpse into the authors personal experiences and musings. Peacock, while in “Town and Country,” Sedaris and sister Amy discuss what their father would be most offended to find on his daughter's coffee-table (hint: The Joy of SexĬomes in a distant second). ![]() In “The Understudy,” the Sedaris siblings band together to battle the odious babysitter Mrs. There is less focus here on the Sedaris clan as a whole, though the various members make memorable and often hilarious appearances. Sedaris, king of the poignantly absurd, triumphs in this sixth essay collection (after 2004's Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim When You Are Engulfed in Flames By: David Sedaris Narrated by: David Sedaris Length: 9 hrs and 3 mins 4.5 (202 ratings) Try for 0.00 Prime member exclusive: pick 2 free titles with trial. ![]()
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