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Theft by Finding
Diaries: Volume One
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The diaries that are the source of David Sedaris' remarkable and bestselling autobiographical stories.
'He's like an American Alan Bennett' Guardian
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THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
He's like an American Alan Bennett, in that his own fastidiousness becomes the joke, as per the taxi encounter, or his diary entry about waiting interminably in a coffee-bar queue. Guardian review of An Evening with David Sedaris
For nearly four decades, David Sedaris has faithfully kept a diary in which he records his thoughts and observations on the odd and funny events he witnesses. Anyone who has attended a live Sedaris event knows that his diary readings are often among the most joyful parts of the evening. In Theft by Finding, Sedaris brings us his favourite entries. From the family home in Raleigh, North Carolina, we follow Sedaris as he sets out to make his way in the world. As an art student and then teacher in Chicago, he works at a succession of very odd jobs, meeting even odder people, before moving to New York to pursue a career as a writer—where instead he very quickly lands a job in Macy's department store as an elf in Santaland...
As you delve into Theft by Finding, you embark on a journey through the hilarious and poignant details of Sedaris's life, from his unconventional family dynamics to his struggles and triumphs. Each entry captures a moment in time, providing a candid and inimitable glimpse into his unique perspective on the world. Whether he's hitchhiking through Oregon or battling an addiction to reading crime reports, Sedaris reveals his innermost thoughts with his signature wit and honesty.
What makes Theft by Finding truly remarkable is Sedaris’s ability to draw humour from his keen observations and mundane experiences. It's not merely a diary; it's a chronicle of transformation and self-discovery. Readers will find themselves laughing out loud, pondering human nature, and even feeling a sense of catharsis as they turn each page.
Tender, hilarious, illuminating, and endlessly captivating, Theft by Finding offers a rare look into the mind of one of our generation's greatest comic geniuses. This collection is not just a book, but a companion, one that you will return to time and time again, finding new layers of meaning and enjoyment.
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Reviewers praise the writing as both funny and sharp, with no dull moments in the pages. The book tracks Sedaris's growth from a despondent young man to a celebrated humorist, showcasing his extraordinary yet relatable life. His style combines beautiful minimalism with dark, comical portraits of the American underbelly, drawing comparisons to Alan Bennett and Truman Capote. The diaries are noted for their humour, profound insights, and surprising perspectives, making readers laugh while offering deep commentary.
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ISBN: 9780349119434
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 05 April 2018
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Abacus
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 35.0mm
Width: 133.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 436g
Pages: 560
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David Sedaris is the author of twelve previous books, including, most recently, A Carnival of Snackery, The Best of Me, and Calypso. He is a regular contributor to the New Yorker and BBC Radio 4. In 2019, he was inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Letters. He is the recipient of the Thurber Prize for American Humor, the Jonathan Swift Prize for Satire and Humor, and the Terry Southern Prize for Humor.
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