We're Thankful for the Moisture

A Gay Guy's Guide to Mormon Faith, Family, and Fruit Preservation

By: Eli McCann

Narrated by: Eli McCann

We’re Thankful for the Moisture contains personal essays by award-winning humor columnist Eli McCann for The Salt Lake Tribune, along with corresponding cartoons by the Tribune’s Pat Bagley. McCann explores cultural Mormonism and his experiences growing up in Utah as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the 1990s, coming out as gay in adulthood, leaving his faith, and navigating life in Salt Lake City with his husband and their young child.

Known for his observational humor, nostalgia, and compassion for those in his community who span the religious spectrum, McCann weaves together the silliness that often comes out of communal traditions with the humanity of those who hold those traditions dear. “I still think there’s no better sound than the background noise of neighbors being neighbors,” he writes, ”the simple hum of a people gathered.”

While there is much humor to be found in baffling cultural entreaties, like McCann’s grandmother sincerely claiming that nineteenth-century Mormon pioneers wouldn’t trade places with those who live in 2025, or parents justifying a curfew time by insisting “the Holy Ghost goes to bed at midnight,” there is also beauty in what prompts a person to believe such things. McCann’s writings seek to prove just that.

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This guy is brilliantly funny.

I left the church years ago, but having been raised Mormon in Utah, this was so completely relatable. Hilarious take on what it was like.

The BEST book by an ultra A-list TikTok celebrity

Absolutely loved listening to my favorite Ultra A-list TikTok celebrity regale stories. Eli is an amazing storyteller, and I enjoyed many giggles listening to him narrative his book. Highly recommend.

Best of the best!

I enjoy reading chapters in this book every evening. The stories and humor lift my spirit and mood. Eli McCann is right up there with David Sedaris as an author with his details and perspectives. Cannot wait to read Stitches in the Fall.

Quirky and funny

I feel I learned so much about the Moron church and the culture of the people in the religion. That knowledge gained is just the backdrop to many very funny stories from the author. He paints such a heart warming picture of his life with his husband and child it makes me wish they lived in my neighborhood so I could wave to them as they stroll the block with their dogs and child.
Thanks for the moisture coming from my eyes Eli. Both from crying and laughing
GHL

Such a fun listen!

Eli McCann is such a great storyteller. Really enjoyed this audiobook. So funny. Can’t wait till he puts out another one.