Introduction to David Sedaris

Early Life and Family in North Carolina

Struggles with Speech and Identity

Adventures in New York

Journey to France and Learning French

Adapting to Parisian Life and Culture

Experiences with French Language Dilmmas

Reflections on Life, Language and Identity

Me Talk Pretty One Day is a bestselling collection of essays by David Sedaris. The book is divided into two parts, and the first part consists mainly of humorous, autobiographical tales of his upbringing in suburban Raleigh, North Carolina. The second part of the book narrates his life after moving to Normandy, France - including his attempts to learn French.