Why I'm Like This

True Stories

by Cynthia Kaplan

On Sale: 05/01/2007

Why I'm Like This

True Stories

by Cynthia Kaplan

On Sale: 05/01/2007

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About the Book

Cynthia Kaplan takes us on a hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking journey through her unique, uncensored world—her bungled romantic encounters and unsung theatrical experiences; her gadget-obsessed father, her pill-popping therapist, and her eccentric grandmothers; her fearless husband, whom she engages in an ongoing battle over which of them is the most popular person in their apartment; and, of course, her vengeful, power-hungry one-year-old son.

Kaplan's voice is a lot like the one in our heads—the one that most of us are only willing to listen to late at night . . . maybe while locked in a closet. What a relief it is that someone finally admits that she is afraid of nearly everything; that she is jealous even of people whose lives are on the verge of collapse; and that she has, at times, tried to pass for a gentile.

Critical Praise

“Quick–witted, neatly written and unapologetically grandiose…in the spirit of Dorothy Parker…[Kaplan] renders weird and rowdy scenarios with style.” — New York Times Book Review

“This is a charming collection of essays in the spirit of David Sedaris…” — John Searles, The Early Show on CBS

“A fresh voice with a bright future.” — Kirkus Reviews

“Knee-slapping hilarious…Fans of David Sedaris or Anne Lamott will appreciate (Kaplan’s) quirky way of looking at life’s intricacies.” — USA Today

“Funny, sweet, weirdly life-affirming and painfully true…” — Jerry Stahl, author of PERMANENT MIDNIGHT and PLAINCLOTHES NAKED

“Cynthia Kaplan’s gift is her ability to take on life’s absurdities and come out a winner.” — Debra Ginsberg, author of WAITING and RAISING BLAZE

“Kaplan consistently amuses while cutting surprisingly deep.” — Booklist

“When Kaplan is funny, she’s very funny…Well worth reading.” — New Orleans Times-Picayune

“One of downtown’s coolest actors . . . you’ll laugh until you can’t breathe.” — Time Out New York

“Cynthia Kaplan is very funny. These piece are very, very funny.” — Laura Zigman, author of Animal Husbandry and Her

“WHY I’M LIKE THIS is an impressive debut and Kaplan has a wonderfully natural comedic style.” — Detroit Free Press

“WHY I’M LIKE THIS is a collection of personal essays that are as funny as they are poignant.” — Paper Magazine

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780061283963
  • ISBN 10: 0061283967
  • Imprint: William Morrow Paperbacks
  • On Sale: 05/01/2007
  • Pages: 240
  • List Price:17.50 CAD
  • BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General
  • BISAC2 : HUMOR / Topic / Marriage & Family
  • BISAC3 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women
  • BISAC4 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Personal Memoirs
  • BISAC5 : MUSIC / Instruction & Study / General

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