Description
Author Joseph Heller & Speed Vogel
Publisher G. P. Putnam's Sons; First Edition (February 21, 1986)
Binding hardcover with dustjacket
Condition like new with some age tanning
Summary
No Laughing Matter is a compelling and darkly humorous memoir co-authored by Catch-22 writer Joseph Heller and his close friend Speed Vogel. The book chronicles Heller's sudden battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome, a rare and paralyzing neurological disorder that left him almost completely immobilized. Through alternating chapters, Heller shares his firsthand experiences of fear, vulnerability, and resilience, while Vogel provides an outsider's perspective, adding humor and warmth to the account. This unique dual narrative sheds light on the strength of friendship in the face of adversity, blending tragedy with wit in classic Heller style.