A popular storyteller and National Public Radio commentator weaves scenes of childhood antics and adult absurdities into tales that provoke laughter--and elicit tears.<br><br> Kevin Kling is a master storyteller, as anyone knows who has seen him perform or heard him on National Public Radio's <i>All Things Considered</i>. Drawing on his memories--an eventful Christmas at the Klings, taxidermy class, hopping freight trains, getting struck by lightning, joining a circus, eating things before knowing what they are--he invites us into his life of growing up in Minnesota, traveling the world, and relying on the strangeness of others.<br> <br> He also shares tales of overcoming personal tragedy, including a congenital arm disability and a near-fatal motorcycle accident. As a result of the accident, he could no longer type and had to learn to use voice-recognition software. The computer translated the barks of his dog into &quot;How,&quot; hence the title, <i>The Dog Says How</i>.<br> <br> Hilarious and tender, comical and deeply poignant, these 29 tales will please anyone who loves a good story.