No One Asked For This: Essays

After reading a few of the pieces... I can say this collection of essays from my perspective are not funny. And the tone is not whiney. There is some infused dark humor in the sections but it is written in an insightful and self-aware style and it has parts that evoke great pathos. It is brilliantly crafted and touching. You know, not every book that is meaningful has to be Pulitzer Prize worthy or written like Proust to resonate with others. This is a heartfelt and honest book... and well, for some reason I almost feel sorry for Cazzie. And in my opinion, when an author evokes emotion in the reader, that writer has written an excellent book.ETA: I have to edit this because this is important. The entire book is written in a very focused self-involved way and it is very interesting because Cazzie is Larry David's daughter. So he lurks in the shadows and background of the text even when he is not present in the situations because he is her father and it is he who raised her and handled many of these difficulties about which she writes. I think many buyers read this book to catch glimpses of LD in the pages. And the book is engaging because it broadens peeks into LD's world. That cannot be overlooked. --- Yetta Telebenda

Okay, so discovered this because I was curious what Larry David's kids were like... but this is far more than a celebrity child's memoir. Cazzie David is one of the funniest, most talented creative non-fiction/humor writers I've discovered—up there with David Sedaris.She has accomplished something truly impressive with her first book, which she wrote at 26! I can't wait to read more of her work in the years to come.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book of essays. Cazzie David's voice is assertive, clear, hilarious, anxious, and very empathetic. Is it possible to care so much for everything and everyone in this world so much that you hate it ? Well... apparently Cazzie does.These essays made me laugh out loud and feel in the way a set of David Sedaris essays make me react. On top of it, Cazzie is a young, intelligent, sometimes spiteful, yet always sympathetic woman. Her thoughts on annoying family members, phobias, catching parasites, and a stunning and very too real essay on heartbreak and emotional abuse really spoke to me as a woman. I remember being this young and depressed and anxious and guilty and all too aware of my privileges compared to others and yet wanting so fervently to write and be heard.Some scenes in these essays play out as one would imagine (and hope) they would coming from the daughter of Larry David and its a joy to know the talent doesn't fall that far from the tree.I hope she keeps writing and being an inspiration !

I'm embarrassed that I finished this whinny book.

I’ve seen a lot of people very upset with this book. Sure, it’s not written in a style that challenges that of Shakespeare or Marlow, but it is a modern book about modern topics. The book isn’t aimed to be a highly prized literary feat, it’s a group of essays written by a young person for young people of this generation. I think Cazzie’s narrative voice is distinct and pleasurable to read and I found myself laughing quite a bit which is rarely the case for me when I read.The book is funny, relatable, and tackles very interesting points of view on subjects such as family and mental illness.Very good

Finished this in a day - I literally have started and failed to finish probably 20 books in the past year so that should say something. So refreshing how she’s able to make you feel less alone but is in no way trying to be likable, like the opposite of the classic “trying too hard to be relatable” trope. She actually is extremely likable though, and hilarious. Also love how there were no forced lessons or planned order to show how much she’s grown, which makes the moments where she has breakthroughs so much better and more impactful. Just an honest combination of reflections and funny stories. I loved this book so much and hope she has more coming.

Bought it for my daughter because I though it would be more relatable than something by a phd. I was right. She’s reading it and relates to it. If you have a teen with anxiety I think they would enjoy this book. It doesn’t matter that she’s a rich kid or who her dad is. She has a common problem that plagues many teens today and she’s been thoughtful enough to try to help other kids with her book by sharing her thoughts and experiences. For those ripping the writing style and that her daddy has money....This book ain’t for you Karen.

This book is meant to be read as if you were having a conversation with Cazzie herself. She is a great story teller and does a great job describing how terrifying it is to have a mental illness because half of the time you are worried about how others are perceiving you for it. She reminds everyone that not everything you see on your screen is real and you shouldn’t compare yourself to celebrities or online personalities because chances are they are experiencing the same insecurities and troubles you are. Cazzie David never fails to create entertaining yet relatable content!! I totally recommend this book!!!

Loved this book from start to finish. Cazzie David has a hilarious way of depicting her life while exposing herself as a failed white privileged girl. Can we have more?

Recommended.

book arrived with cover torn and sellotaped back togethernot impressedI only gave it one star as its impossible to give zero