Part 2 of our series on Slapstick by Kurt Vonnegut is here, which means Sydney is teaching us all about the life and times of Kurt! Kurt had an interesting and at times difficult life that shaped him into the author and humorist that we all know, and unpacking that history will put into perspective what Vonnegut called his most autobiographical book. Was he also born to a wealthy but distant family? Did the loss of a sister bring his world crashing down? Did he ever serve as the President of the United States? Listen to find out, because the answer may surprise you!

Other works discussed this episode:

Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green

The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers

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