Dark at the RootsDark at the Roots
a Memoir
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Current format, eBook, 2007, , All copies in use. Offered in 0 more formatsAs a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana, hilarious writer and actress Sarah Thyre often found her in-between existence far less than desirable. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity ? whether by stealing someone else's or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity ? which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through the violent struggles between her parents and their often troubled finances, and the stories with which she emerged populate this charming memoir.
As a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana, hilarious writer and actress Sarah Thyre often found her in–between existence far less than desirable. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity — whether by stealing someone else's or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity — which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through the violent struggles between her parents and their often troubled finances, and the stories with which she emerged populate this charming memoir.
A humorous memoir describing one girl's experiences growing up in the deep South, and her ability to laugh at the absurdities of her childhood.
&;Like fellow humorists Merrill Markoe and David Sedaris, she makes the most of her misfit existence . . . both harrowing and hilarious.&; &;Booklist (starred review)
 
Known widely for her role in Strangers with Candy and her public radio appearances, Sarah Thyre delves here into her past as a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity, whether by stealing someone else&;s or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through her parents&; violent struggles and often troubled finances&;and the stories with which she emerged populate this dark yet delightfully funny memoir.
 
&;Brilliantly observed and remarkably humane . . . a charmer.&; &;People
 
&;Part Mary Karr, part Jean Kerr . . . with plenty of snap and no self-pity.&; &;Entertainment Weekly
“Like fellow humorists Merrill Markoe and David Sedaris, she makes the most of her misfit existence . . . both harrowing and hilarious.” —Booklist (starred review)
Known widely for her role in Strangers with Candy and her public radio appearances, Sarah Thyre delves here into her past as a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity, whether by stealing someone else’s or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through her parents’ violent struggles and often troubled finances—and the stories with which she emerged populate this dark yet delightfully funny memoir.
“Brilliantly observed and remarkably humane . . . a charmer.” —People
“Part Mary Karr, part Jean Kerr . . . with plenty of snap and no self-pity.” —Entertainment Weekly
As a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana, hilarious writer and actress Sarah Thyre often found her in–between existence far less than desirable. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity — whether by stealing someone else's or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity — which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through the violent struggles between her parents and their often troubled finances, and the stories with which she emerged populate this charming memoir.
A humorous memoir describing one girl's experiences growing up in the deep South, and her ability to laugh at the absurdities of her childhood.
&;Like fellow humorists Merrill Markoe and David Sedaris, she makes the most of her misfit existence . . . both harrowing and hilarious.&; &;Booklist (starred review)
 
Known widely for her role in Strangers with Candy and her public radio appearances, Sarah Thyre delves here into her past as a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity, whether by stealing someone else&;s or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through her parents&; violent struggles and often troubled finances&;and the stories with which she emerged populate this dark yet delightfully funny memoir.
 
&;Brilliantly observed and remarkably humane . . . a charmer.&; &;People
 
&;Part Mary Karr, part Jean Kerr . . . with plenty of snap and no self-pity.&; &;Entertainment Weekly
“Like fellow humorists Merrill Markoe and David Sedaris, she makes the most of her misfit existence . . . both harrowing and hilarious.” —Booklist (starred review)
Known widely for her role in Strangers with Candy and her public radio appearances, Sarah Thyre delves here into her past as a middle child raised middle class and stuck out in the middle of Louisiana. Even from a young age, Sarah found ways of shirking her own hated identity, whether by stealing someone else’s or lying about her own. She changed her name, claimed to be a great outdoorsman, and solicited donations for her favorite charity which turned out to be, in fact, her. In addition, Sarah lived through her parents’ violent struggles and often troubled finances—and the stories with which she emerged populate this dark yet delightfully funny memoir.
“Brilliantly observed and remarkably humane . . . a charmer.” —People
“Part Mary Karr, part Jean Kerr . . . with plenty of snap and no self-pity.” —Entertainment Weekly
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