Theft by Finding Diaries (1977-2002)
Theft by Finding Diaries (1977-2002) by David Sedaris is a reprint edition published by Little, Brown on May 29, 2018. This 528-page book presents a collection of Sedaris’s personal writings, drawn from his extensive diary entries spanning four decades. In these pages, Sedaris captures a wide array of observations, including overheard comments, gossip, and the quirks of everyday life, showcasing his unique perspective and sharp wit.
Readers will find a blend of humor and personal memoir as Sedaris reflects on his journey from a drug-abusing dropout to a celebrated writer. The book delves into themes of relationships and the human experience, revealing the absurdities and beauty of life through Sedaris’s keen observations. With a focus on the bizarre and the uncomfortable, Theft by Finding offers insight into the author’s life and the moments that have shaped his work, making it a noteworthy addition to the genres of biography and personal essays.
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One of the most anticipated books of 2017: Boston Globe, New York Times Book Review, New York‘s “Vulture”, The Week, Bustle, BookRiot
An NPR Best Book of 2017An AV Club Favorite Book of 2017A Barnes & Noble Best Book of 2017A Goodreads Choice Awards nominee
David Sedaris tells all in a book that is, literally, a lifetime in the making.
For forty years, David Sedaris has kept a diary in which he records everything that captures his attention-overheard comments, salacious gossip, soap opera plot twists, secrets confided by total strangers. These observations are the source code for his finest work, and through them he has honed his cunning, surprising sentences.
Now, Sedaris shares his private writings with the world. Theft by Finding, the first of two volumes, is the story of how a drug-abusing dropout with a weakness for the International House of Pancakes and a chronic inability to hold down a real job became one of the funniest people on the planet.
Written with a sharp eye and ear for the bizarre, the beautiful, and the uncomfortable, and with a generosity of spirit that even a misanthropic sense of humor can’t fully disguise, Theft By Finding proves that Sedaris is one of our great modern observers. It’s a potent reminder that when you’re as perceptive and curious as Sedaris, there’s no such thing as a boring day.
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