When You are engulfed in flames, by David Sedaris

pgs. 1-62/312
This book, by David Sedaris, is the work of one of the most acclaimed writers of this decade. This is only one of many of his works, including books such as Barrel Feaver, and Me Talk Pretty One Day. What his writing style is, is a series of short stories and essays about his experiences as a boy and a grown man. I have been a fan of his books since I was 10, but now I get more of the references. If you have never read his work I will give you a passage from the short story "Buddy, Can You Spare a Tie?" a short story about him, clothing and anything to do with cloathing, "Hidden accessories can do the trick, but again they are mainly the province of woman. Garter belt and lingerie - yes. Sock garter and micro brief - no. It was my search for something discreet, masculine, and practical that lead me to the Stadium Pal . . . marketed to sports fans, truck drivers, and anyone else who's tired of searching for a bathroom. ... Was it masculine? Yes, and proudly so. Knowing that no sensible female would voluntarily pee in her pants, ...." that is the passage that usually brightens my day. If you are looking for your next book and are tired of reading fantasy, fiction or your text book, this is always a nice change in the dullness of everyday reading.