“The Bedwetter” By Sarah Silverman

I was still on my memoir kick but was looking for something a little lighter.  I didn’t know much about Sarah Silverman except for her song “I’m fucking Matt Damon,” which I didn’t think was all that funny anyway.  This memoir has definitely given me a clear picture of Silverman’s talent with humor…but not writing.

The first half was a jumbled account of her high school years dealing with depression, teen angst, and yes, bedwetting. Her stories didn’t follow perfect chronological order but I didn’t mind because I was laughing all the...