If This Isn't Nice, What Is?: The Graduation Speeches and Other Words to Live By

Description: If This Isn't Nice, What Is? by Kurt Vonnegut, Dan Wakefield Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Vonneguts enduring commencement speeches and rousing essays, now in a trade paperback edition. Publisher Description Vonneguts enduring commencement speeches and rousing essays, now in a trade paperback edition, will be sure to inspire and hearten graduates and Vonnegut fans alike.A collection of 15 graduation speeches and treasured wisdom from the New York Times-bestselling literary icon and author of Slaughterhouse-Five, Cats Cradle, and Breakfast of Champions"Like that of his literary ancestor Mark Twain, Kurt Vonneguts crankiness is good-humored and sharp-witted."-A.O. Scott, The New York Times Book ReviewMaster storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of his time. His words were unfailingly insightful and witty, and they stayed with audience members long after graduation. Chosen and introduced by fellow novelist and friend Dan Wakefield, a selection of speeches and essays in this expanded 3rd edition include-. "What to Do When You Have the Power; In the Meantime, Remember to Skylark!". "Why Social Justice Does More Than Art to Nourish the American Dream". "How to Make Money and Find Love!". "Somebody Shouldve Told Me Not to Join a Fraternity". "How to Have Something Most Billionaires Dont"Hilarious, razor-sharp, freewheeling, and at times deeply serious, these reflections are ideal not just for graduates but for anyone undergoing what Vonnegut would call their "long-delayed puberty ceremony"-marking the long and challenging passage to full-time adulthood. Author Biography Born in 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana,KURT VONNEGUTwas one of the few grandmasters of modern American letters. Called by theNew York Times"the countercultures novelist," his works guided a generation through the miasma of war and greed that was life in the U.S. in second half of the 20th century. After a stints as a soldier, anthropology PhD candidate, technical writer for General Electric, and salesman at a Saab dealership, Vonnegut rose to prominence with the publication ofCats Cradlein 1963. Several modern classics, includingSlaughterhouse-Five, soon followed. Never quite embraced by the stodgier arbiters of literary taste, Vonnegut was nonetheless beloved by millions of readers throughout the world. "Given who and what I am," he once said, "it has been presumptuous of me to write so well." Kurt Vonnegut died in New York in 2007.A longtime friend of Kurt Vonneguts, DAN WAKEFIELD is co-editor with Jerome Klinkowitz of Vonneguts Complete Stories, which the New York Times called "a fascinating portrait-of-the-artist-on-the-make in the booming 1950s." Wakefield also edited and introduced Kurt Vonnegut- Letters. He is the author of the memoirs New York in the Fifties and Returning- A Spiritual Journey. His novel Going All the Way was made into a movie starring Ben Affleck. Dan Wakefield also created the NBC prime time series James at Fifteen. He is currently at work on a YA biography of Kurt Vonnegut for Seven Stories. He lives in Indianapolis, Indiana. Details ISBN 1609806107 ISBN-13 9781609806101 Title If This Isn't Nice, What Is? Author Kurt Vonnegut, Dan Wakefield Format Paperback Year 2020 Pages 208 Publisher Seven Stories Press,U.S. GE_Item_ID:141752667; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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