The collection of essays/stories is more wonderful humor from David Sedaris. Some of the topics have been covered in the New Yorker before, and there is definitely a sadder tone to some of the essays, naturally, as they deal with his father’s death and that of his sister. That being said, this is a maturing (in a good way!) Sedaris as he goes through this stage in his life (success, getting older, health issues - his own and those who he cares for — contrasted with a younger, less successful David like the tales in Barrel Fever and Me Talk Pretty One Day. So it might not be my favorite of all his books (yes, I confess to having all of them), but still found it entertaining and at times heart wrenching. It still deserves 5 stars, as Sedaris is one of the best, funniest writers alive today (IMHO)!