I Wrote This Book Because I Love You

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* A People Top 10 Book of 2018 * Tim Kreider, a New York Times essayist and author known for his sharp observations, explores his often perplexing relationships with women. While psychologists and philosophers have labeled him as one of their own, Kreider primarily identifies as an essayist. His writing, marked by keen insights, dark humor, and emotional honesty, draws comparisons to David Sedaris, Sarah Vowell, and the late David Foster Wallace, who admired Kreider’s wit. This collection highlights his unique perspective on romantic, platonic, and ambiguous connections. Kreider reflects on his struggles with lasting love and commitment issues, even tracing back to a groundbreaking attachment study he participated in as a toddler. He shares stories of cherished female friendships, including an adventure on a circus train to Mexico, and his experiences teaching young women at a New York college, where he learned valuable lessons from them. In a notable essay from The New York Times, he contemplates the enduring bond with his nineteen-year-old cat. Each piece is described as “heartbreaking, brutal, and hilarious” (Judd Apatow), further establishing Kreider as one of today’s finest essayists.