Status
Available
Call number
Genres
Publication
Wisconsin Historical Society Press (2013), Edition: 1, 174 pages
Description
"From Scandihoovian Spanglish to snickering chickens, New York Times bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry navigates a wide range of topics in this collection of brief essays drawn from his weekly appearances on the nationally syndicated Tent Show Radio program. Fatherhood, dumpster therapy, dangerous wedding rings, Christmas trees, used cars, why you should have bacon in your stock portfolio, loggers in clogs-whatever the subject, Perry has a rare ability to touch both the funny bone and the heart"--
User reviews
LibraryThing member Dannadee
3.5 stars. Michael Perry steps behind the microphone and fills the empty space with his words of wisdom during intermission at the Lake Superior Big Top Chautauqua shows in Bayfield, Wisconsin. These monologues "must be brief enough to fit the six-minute sandwich between two thick slices of music."
I personally have seen some performances Under the Big Top Chautauqua and loved the experience! Would highly recommend a visit to The Big Top. (As a side note, the performances are not all music.)
But read this little gem all in one sitting or 6 minutes at a time. Thank you Library Thing Member giveaway!
Show More
Though he has written down these cute, introspective, wise, witty and not-so-witty stories I think they would've made a greater impact in audio version (or the real thing!).I personally have seen some performances Under the Big Top Chautauqua and loved the experience! Would highly recommend a visit to The Big Top. (As a side note, the performances are not all music.)
But read this little gem all in one sitting or 6 minutes at a time. Thank you Library Thing Member giveaway!
Show Less
LibraryThing member Thomas.Cannon
I really enjoyed this book. I enjoy Mr. Perry's take a music and his introspective description of what it is like to be a man, in America, in Wisconsin, and from a small farm. It was well-written.