{"product_id":"9781451698398","title":"Shut Up, You're Welcome : Thoughts on Life, Death, and Other Inconveniences","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eShut Up, You're Welcome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Annie Choi\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom the author of \u003ci\u003eHappy Birthday or Whatever\u003c\/i\u003e, an outright hilarious and heartfelt collection of personal essays about everything from underwear to musical theater.\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eANNIE CHOI HATES MUSICAL THEATER.\u003c\/b\u003e SHE THINKS SANDWICHES ARE BORING. She likes camping, except for the outdoors part. At fifteen, her father made her read the entire car manual before allowing her to sit in the driver’s seat. Her neighbor, who has no cur­tains, is always naked. And she once chased down a man who stole her handbag. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAll this is to say that Choi is one part badass and one part curmudgeon, with a soft spot for savage bears. Mostly she wants to ask the world: WTF?! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWritten in Choi’s strikingly original and indignant voice, \u003ci\u003eShut Up, You’re Welcome\u003c\/i\u003e paints a revealing portrait of Annie in all her quirky, compelling, riotous glory. Each of Choi’s personal essays begins with an open letter to someone (babies) or something (the San Fernando Valley) she has a beef with. From the time her family ditched her on Christmas to her father’s attach­ment to the World's Ugliest Table, Choi weaves together deeply personal experiences with laugh-out-loud observations, all of which will delight and entertain you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Choi’s witty and fresh voice will charm you and make you hope she brings you home to meet her parents.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"At one point in this fabulously funny book, Annie Choi's mother says to her: \"You not normal. You crazy.\" Call it what you want. Annie's descriptions of family life make David Sedaris's clan look downright stuffy.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eThis book should come with a warning: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse caution when reading in public! Laughter will occur. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnnie Choi's wryly hilarious reflections on lost luggage, musical theater, her lovingly pushy parents, and other natural disasters will keep readers highly entertained. \u003c\/b\u003eHer fresh, relatable voice and exquisitely polished prose have me convinced: Annie Choi is one of America's best new humor writers.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Annie Choi strikes the perfect balance between humor and heart. You'll laugh so hard at her family, you'll wish you were part of it.\"\u003cbr\u003e“Choi’s baffled, exasperated love for her family is at the heart of every anecdote. Even though they did leave her behind on Christmas by mistake.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781451698398\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Gallery Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40893472800974,"sku":"9781451698398","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/O_36d86616-2a58-4d93-bc1d-33f5cb1ed0c4.jpg?v=1644747938","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781451698398","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}