Book : Holidays On Ice - Sedaris, David

-Titulo Original : Holidays On Ice

-Fabricante :

Back Bay Books

-Descripcion Original:

David Sedariss beloved holiday collection is new again with six more pieces, including a never before published story. Along with such favoritesas the diaries of a Macys elf and the annals of two very competitive families, are Sedariss tales of tardy trick-or-treaters (Us and Them); the difficulties of explaining the Easter Bunny to the French (Jesus Shaves); what to do when youve been locked out in a snowstorm (Let It Snow); the puzzling Christmas traditions of other nations (Six to Eight Black Men); what Halloween at the medical examiners looks like (The Monster Mash); and a barnyard secret Santa scheme gone awry (Cow and Turkey). No matter what your favorite holiday, you wont want to miss celebrating it with the author who has been called one of the funniest writers alive (Economist). Review A joy to read....Sedaris is a connoisseur of human nature at its worst. Christopher Muther, Boston Globe A writer comparable to Mark Twain or James Thurber. You have to go back a ways to find someone to compare David Sedaris with; his talent is so huge it just doesnt come around that often. Melissa King, Raleigh News & Observer Hes the best there is. Judith Newman, People Sedaris is certainly worthy of hero worship....He is a master pathfinder. Mark Washburn, Charlotte Observer Hes the best there is.-- People Judith Newman About the Author David Sedaris is a regular contributor to The New Yorker and Public Radio Internationals This American Life. He is the author of the books When You Are Engulfed in Flames, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Naked, and Barrel Fever.