Honestly

"A real find for fans of comedies in the spirit of 'The Truman Show.' The central question is 'How to live if you can't lie at all?' A life story about a family, poignant and eccentric" - The Times
"A witty... and ironic tale about the pros and cons of honesty. Provocative and humorous: doomed to success!" - Publishers Weekly
Documentary prose from a musician, photographer, and screenwriter for HBO reads like an engaging tragicomedy and raises truly profound questions.
Michael Levitan's parents taught him never to lie and to hide nothing - absolute honesty at all costs. And they treated him the same way: his father wouldn't give in to him during chess games, and when the child accidentally heard the word 'fetish', his mother explained everything about sex in detail. But entering adulthood, he learns that the truth is not the best helper when trying to impress a girl or get through a job interview. Is it time to learn to lie? Will it lead to the desired success?
"Honestly" is a sincere account in which everyone can recognize themselves. We all sometimes have to lie for the greater good and avoid answers to spare the feelings of those around us. But what to do if you can't lie at all?
"It's extremely gripping. After reading, one wants to admit that there is a certain kindness and beauty in lies" - Kirkus Reviews