Intimate Obsession (A Singular Obsession Book 1)

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Over the course of an acclaimed career spanning more than four decades, David Sedaris has captivated readers with his peerless ability to capture the absurdity of everyday life. Whether offering his wry observations on such unlikely topics as his experiences as a Macy's elf or the lessons he's learned from his peculiar family, Sedaris has an unparalleled gift for transforming the mundane into the hilarious.

Now, in this new collection of essays, Sedaris once again demonstrates why he is considered one of the leading humorists of our time. In the years since the publication of his last collection, he has traveled extensively, observing the peculiarities of cultures both at home and abroad, and chronicling his follies and triumphs with his signature sardonic wit. From the perils of French dentistry to the eating habits of the Australian kookaburra, from the squat-or-sit controversy of Chinese public restrooms to the dangerous art of Amazon gift-giving, Sedaris takes readers on a far-ranging adventure, leaving them both enlightened and laughing.

Featuring Sedaris's trademark blend of memoir, cultural observation, and wicked humor, the essays in this new collection offer a cornucopia of delights. Fans of Sedaris will be thrilled, and newcomers to his work will be instantly captivated by the singular world he creates on the page. As the Los Angeles Times has noted, "Sedaris's droll assessment of the mundane and the ridiculous reveals an astonishing moral intelligence."

Beautifully packaged and delivered with Sedaris's unmistakable delivery, this latest offering is a must-read addition to a beloved body of work. Claiming the territory where ordinary and extraordinary collide, Sedaris once again proves himself a master of virtuosic storytelling.

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