Discarded valentines. Ransom notes. To-do lists. Diaries. Homework assignments. A break-up letter written on the back of an airsickness bag. Whether they're found on buses, at stores, in parking lots or even prison yards, these items give readers an uncensored, poignant, often hilarious peek into other people's lives. This book collects the best selections from Davy Rothbart's Found magazine, laying bare the tantalizing tales to be discovered in the trash we toss. By turns heartbreaking and hysterically funny, it's a mesmerizing tribute to everyday life and our eternal curiosity about our fellow human beings. "A fascinating collection. It will break your heart." - David Sedaris

-Caresse sur l'océan, Les Choristes