The Essential Kirby Canon is the newest book from Robert Kirby and is as funny and thought-provoking as his last five humor titles; but maybe it’s even more important because he allows himself to be serious at times. Sobering moments of truth mixed in with his off-kilter humor make this a book that should be read and appreciated by every Utahn, Mormon or not, and every Mormon, Utahn or not. Kirby is a keen observer of Utah and Mormon culture—he is never shy about pointing out, in the funniest ways, our flaws, foibles and weaknesses as well as the strengths.