In the beginning, God created the heavens . . . and Joan Rivers, Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Reiner, Billy Crystal, and Jerry Seinfeld. And God said, let there be another meshugganah. And so it was that He created Brian Kagan.Brian Kagan is ready to give the world a look into his shorts. That is, his first collection of short, personal essays.

An uproarious collection of true stories featuring a chubby Cheetos-loving Jewish middle child with overactive sweat glands and an abundant imagination. From lusting for a BB gun, accidentally setting the family shed on fire, to his “first time” . . . every one of Brian’s stories will make you giggle and feel the nostalgic joy of the messy, hilarious, and poignant journey we call life.

Written with a fresh and honest voice blending humor, Americana culture, and “it’s like I’m right there in the ’60s” scenes and vivid dialogue, My Shorts delivers life lessons that stick with you long after reading. Brian’s stories remind you that no matter what, never forget to laugh.

Brian has had an illustrious forty-five-year career as a strategic branding and marketing adviser, working with companies and individuals including FedEx, First Book, Reba McEntire, Tim McGraw, and Kenny Rogers. Kagan currently resides in Colorado with his wife, Lynn and mini-dachshund Bailey.