Why I'm Like This
True Stories
On Sale: 05/01/2007
Why I'm Like This
True Stories
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