Humor

As this urgent, genre-defying book opens, a woman who has recently been elevated to prominence for her social media posts travels around the world to meet her adoring fans. She is overwhelmed by navigating the new language and etiquette of what she terms "the...

Being There tells the story of Chauncey Gardiner—known simply as Chance—a mysterious, simple-minded man who unexpectedly rises from obscurity to become a Wall Street heir, presidential advisor, and media sensation. His straightforward, often vague comments on complex issues are mistaken for profound wisdom, capturing...