This book tops my all-time-favourites list. It's "darkly funny" content had me laughing on one page and tearing up on the next. I enjoyed her style of writing, where you can "hear" her speaking as you read - it flows wonderfully and reads just as a person would speak. I had never heard of this author before until I read this book. Now I will be looking up more of her books!

Sometimes our hopes, dreams and desires end up being quite the opposite. So begins the amusing but often heartbreaking story of Raymond, the story's main character and his finding of not only his birth mother, but also his identical twin brother, Dwayne. I'm sure there could be a story there somewhere for just the two of them.....they're quite a pair! Set generally around Raymond's place of employment,Chez Simon, the storyline is complimented with a whole other cast of great characters. It's hard not to enjoy this book and the cast of misfits that come alive as the story unfolds. Cordelia Strube truly has a knack for quick refreshing dialogue and great characters.....warts and all!

Teaching Pigs to Sing was an excellent book depicting urban life. I was quite partial to it because it was realistic and showed the hardships and pitfalls that people have in their lives. the book touches on many different social issues and is a great book for discussion. I definately recomend it. Cordelia Strube has written a 20th century masterpiece.

This is a great book about the struggles of a relationship!