What Is the What writes: "Over the course of many years, Dave and I have collaborated to tell my story... I told [him] what I knew and what I could remember, and from that material he created this work of art." The book is typical of Eggers' style: blending non-fictional and fictional elements into a non-fiction novel or memoir. By classifying the book a novel, Eggers says, he freed himself to re-create conversations, streamline complex relationships, add relevant detail and manipulate time and space in helpful ways—all while maintaining the essential truthfulness of the storytelling. However, not all critics were impressed. Lee Siegel sees
The First Word Is the Hardest "Leave the Light On" and "Day By Day" are available through iTunes. The CD also contains the video for "The First Word Is the Hardest". The First Word Is the Hardest "The First Word Is the Hardest" is a single by Four Day Hombre. It was originally released through Crystal Songs in 2003; the tracks in this version were recorded by the band at their own studio. It is available on CD only (catalogue number hall008cd). It was rereleased with a different track listing through Alamo Music in 2006; the tracks in this version were recorded during the sessions for