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We Learn Nothing

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We Learn Nothing

By: Tim Kreider
Narrated by: Tim Kreider
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In We Learn Nothing, satirical cartoonist Tim Kreider turns his funny, brutally honest eye to the dark truths of the human condition, asking big questions about human-sized problems: What if you survive a brush with death and it doesn't change you? Why do we fall in love with people we don't even like? How do you react when someone you've known for years unexpectedly changes genders?

With a perfect combination of humor and pathos, these essays leave us with newfound wisdom and a unique prism through which to examine our own chaotic journeys through life. These are the conversations you have only with best friends or total strangers, late at night over drinks, near closing time.

©2012 Tim Kreider (P)2014 Seneca and Marcus LLC Essays Funny Witty
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enjoyed pretty much every minute of it. would surely resonate with most people in their thirties and forties. certain I'll listen to it a second time in the future. very good narrator bringing the story alive. recommended it to many of my friends.

amusing, honest, entertaining

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loved it, very open and intimate writing that makes you feel as though you understand more about the oddities of life

Beautifully written

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What made the experience of listening to We Learn Nothing the most enjoyable?

Each story is unrelated, and filled with such descriptions that come at me unexpectedly. I couldn't wait to hear each new segment, and was disappointed when the book ended. 10/10.

Which character – as performed by Tim Kreider – was your favourite?

Tim himself, his reflections and meanderings along his life, often hilarious, always brutally honest.

Any additional comments?

Just get this and listen to it. I loved it, and highly recommend it.

Brilliant, and fascinating. Get it.

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This is an insite to someone life simple but meaningful. Its well written, very well narrated and its one I want to listen to again.

One for the bucket list

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lazy, a manifesto is a magnificent chapter about how caught up society is with their own self importance. everyone should read it and then enjoy themselves a little!

Great essays about real life

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