Why I'm Like This: True Stories Revised Edition

“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 )