June 3rd 2008 —Kirkus Reviews Is there anyone better to read when you want to relax and laugh a bit, than David Sedaris? Sedaris does in fact do it again and apparently there's an endless well of funny stuffy, a font of hilarity, within this man. I'll always love him for rescuing me from the bog-of-eternal-stench which is, “How different life looks when people behave themselves.”. When You Are Engulfed in Flames eBook: Sedaris, David: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store ... -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. The first story had me laughing so much!! A SciFi cover for a Non-SciFi book! While earlier in his career the author seemed to go for easy laughs (Look at my brother! "David Sedaris's ability to transform the mortification of everyday life into wildly entertaining art," (The Christian Science Monitor) is elevated to wilder and more entertaining heights than ever in this remarkable new book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. There were definitely some funny moments and some chuckles to be had and the trademark Sedaris take on people and awkward situations. The first story had me laughing so much!!! Can anyone recommend a similar style of writing - humorous- but written by a woman? He really is a very observant, intelligent, hilarious writer. You know, Montambo is right, this is Sedaris' best book. When You Are Engulfed in Flames: Sedaris, David: 8601419959822: Books - Amazon.ca ... -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 … I don't quite get the people who say this isn't as funny as his other books- I thought it was plenty funny. In our present culture, we sometimes write "LOL" meaning laugh out loud to recognize something is funny, but this is usually just a smile or an acknowledgment of a humorous situation. Add to Cart Add to Wish List. Buy the Paperback Book When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris at Indigo.ca, Canada's largest bookstore. —Kirkus Reviews When You Are Engulfed in Flames Book descriptions Once again, David Sedaris brings together a collection of essays so uproariously funny and profoundly … Love his books! Sedaris's words kept pulling me back from a breakdown so many times; from unbearable exhaustion to a month full of house guests. But what's really awesome about his stuff is that it's MORE than just a bunch of one-liners. I still think "Santaland Diaries" is must-read material for this time of year and "Me Talk Pretty One Day" is one of the funniest books I've ever read, full stop. Another exceptional work by Mr. Sedaris. I enjoyed this book so much! The solution to completing i. When You Are Engulfed In Flames by David Sedaris and narrated by author is a book I picked up from the library. If you're really desperate, you might need to grope, saying, for example, 'I've never killed anyone with a hammer' or 'I've never stolen from anyone who didn't deserve it.'". I find humor particularly difficult to review. The last 1/3 of the book (or so) was a cross between what it is like to live in Japan and being a smoker from start to finish. 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