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The Chairs Are Where the People Go

How To Live, Work, and Play in the City
by Misha with Sheila Heti Glouberman
The Chairs Are Where the People Go: How To Live, Work, and Play in the City. Faber & Faber. Jul. 2011. c.192p. ISBN 9780865479456. pap. $14. SELF-HELP
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The title of this offbeat guide by Canadian improvisation instructor Glouberman is somewhat of a misnomer, as the 72 short chapters actually contain the author's thoughts and opinions about life in general. For instance, he explains why computers last only three years and why wearing a suit is a good way to quit smoking. Glouberman reduces many aspects of socialization to game playing, and advises the reader how to be good at charades, for instance, or how to fight in gibberish. The book is surprisingly entertaining and offers enjoyable browsing.
Reviewed by Deborah Bigelow , May 15, 2011
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