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Title: 52 McGs.: The Best Obituaries from Legendary New York Times Writer Robert McG. Thomas Jr. by Robert McG Thomas, Thomas Malln, Chris Calhoun, Thomas Mallon ISBN: 0-7432-1562-1 Publisher: Scribner Pub. Date: 23 October, 2001 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $20.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (8 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: eclectic and witty
Comment: This was given to me as a present. I had never heard of the book before, and indeed, when I told people about it, I always got strange looks. But the 52 capsules of people's lives--not all of them well-known but they're people you should know about--are fascinating. Some personal favorites are the guy who invented the U.S. zip code and the founder of an AIDS group in a small town.
Rating: 5
Summary: You can't go wrong with this one!
Comment: When this book was first recommended to me by a friend, I must admit I was a little put off. A book of obituaries? Now there's a fun read! Although I know there are "die-hard" obit enthusiasts out there, I certainly don't count myself among them. All of this is leading to the further admission that I ordered the book with some trepidation. I needn't have worried. This book is an absolute joy. To say that it is well-written would be an understatement of Homeric proportions as Mr. Thomas had a subtle way with words that hints at Twain (I know! I know! They're "just" obituaries, but this gentleman could turn a phrase with the best of them!). Far from being ghoulish or depressing, these 52 McGs are fascinating celebrations of everyday extraordinary lives. Most importantly, each humorous account is filled with such warmth and respect that you don't get the feeling you're snickering at some poor dead guy "behind his back". 52 McGs falls into the category of "little discoveries that you can't wait to share with other people." Heartily recommended as an addition to your library or as a gift to anyone that enjoys highly skilled writing.
Rating: 4
Summary: A fitting tribute
Comment: An enjoyable collection of obituaries written my Robert McG. Thomas Jr. These short (2-3 page) obituaries will make you smile and wonder what would be written about yourself. Some of the people you will recognize, most you will not, but you'll gain an understanding and appreciation for their time on this planet.
Recommended
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Title: The Last Word : The New York Times Book Of Obituaries And Farewells: A Celebration Of Unusual Lives by Marvin Siegel ISBN: 0688150152 Publisher: William Morrow Pub. Date: 05 November, 1997 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: The Obituary Writer by Porter Shreve ISBN: 0395981328 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Co Pub. Date: 07 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
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Title: Obituaries in American Culture by Janice Hume ISBN: 157806242X Publisher: Univ Pr of Mississippi Pub. Date: July, 2000 List Price(USD): $18.00 |
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Title: Kill Duck Before Serving: Red Faces at the New York Times by Linda Amster, Dylan Loeb McClain, Allan M. Siegal, Tom Bloom ISBN: 0312284276 Publisher: St. Martin's Press Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $13.95 |
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Title: Cool Dead People: Obituaries of Real Folks We Wish We'd Met a Little Sooner by Jane O'Boyle ISBN: 0452282292 Publisher: Plume Pub. Date: 03 April, 2001 List Price(USD): $11.00 |
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