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If This Isn't Nice, What Is?
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This selection of commencement speeches from legendary author Kurt Vonnegut will prove a thoroughly comforting companion for recent graduates as they move out into the so-called real world and attempt to determine their own place within that often overwhelming realm.
Vonnegut's advice, dispensed at countless graduation ceremonies over the course of his life, is by turns moving and comical, indelibly stamped with his unique outlook on the world, and voice actors Kevin T. Collins and Scott Brick take great pains to capture his distinctive authorial tone in their performance. Vonnegut is sometimes sardonic, sometimes sarcastic, sometimes straightforward, but he is always empathetic, a fact well-reflected in Collins and Brick's thoughtful narration of this inspiring work.
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Master storyteller and satirist Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most in-demand commencement speakers of his time. For each occasion, Vonnegut’s words were unfailingly unique, insightful, and witty, and they stayed with audience members long after graduation.
As edited by Dan Wakefield, this book reads like a narrative in the unique voice that made Vonnegut a hero to readers and listeners of all ages. At times hilarious, razor-sharp, freewheeling, and deeply serious, these reflections are ideal for anyone undergoing what Vonnegut would call their "long-delayed puberty ceremony" - marking the passage from student to full-time adult.
This book makes the perfect gift for high school or college graduates - or for parents and grandparents who remember Vonnegut fondly and want to connect with him in a new context.
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- nina
- 23/03/2014
This IS nice
What did you love best about If This Isn't Nice, What Is??
The man! I love his wisdom, his simple way of telling truths we all need to hear. He is funny, also when he talks about serious topics
Who was your favorite character and why?
Vonnegut himself
What did you learn from If This Isn't Nice, What Is? that you would use in your daily life?
I wrote a blog post after listening to it, about following your dreams. I felt inspired to talk about my knowledge in psychology, and thought I must learn to say important things like he does. I will listen to it again, to use some of the questions he asks, with clients
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- Wayne
- 05/12/2018
Life advice from the ultimate cynic
Life advice from Kurt Vonnegut narrated by Scott Brick is worthwhile listening even if one disagrees with much of it.
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- Blair K. Hartman
- 01/11/2016
Lovely
This is a nice little collection of speeches from an excellent writer and thinker. If you're very familiar with the author, you probably won't find much new, but it is an easy and concise read that will stimulate your mind weather you agree with him or not.
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- JackMargo
- 01/06/2016
Loved it!
Five stars all around! A wonderful book full of wisdom and thought provoking ideas. This ought to be required reading in college English 101.
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- Steven Ray Hill
- 06/01/2020
What can I say!
The master of pointing out the obvious that most people overlook said it all again.
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- Pen&Paper
- 23/06/2016
Wonderfully. quotable
Great ideas for new grads and also for anyone who is thoughtful about life. I'll listen tho this again and again because of this isn't nice, what is?
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- R. Robinson
- 12/09/2015
Loved this book!
I found this audio book entertaining, thought provoking, and funny. I highly recommend this book.
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- Trent Greenwell
- 10/04/2017
If this isn't nice, what is?
Great messages cleverly delivered by the author and well-performed by the reader. Some content repeats from speech to speech, but not at any detriment to the overall experience.
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- Alina
- 05/10/2020
pleasure
kind .love.hope prayer.the company of Jesus is our everyday events.light a path in a way you inspire the good.grace and mercy to all
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- Azucena S.
- 02/09/2020
An excellent listen
I always love Vonnegut, ever since high school. I saw him at Florida International University and I was breastfeeding my second son when I heard of his passing, it saddened me, I hope my children find him funny and engaging as well.