Comments on: Books: God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

By: bfeld

bfeld — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 19:39:04 +0000

Definitely Cat’s Cradle.

By: Trek Light Gear

Trek Light Gear — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:43:58 +0000

Sold.

By: Trek Light Gear

Trek Light Gear — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:43:26 +0000

Sold.

By: Trek Light Gear

Trek Light Gear — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:01:32 +0000

Thanks for the reminder to read more Vonnegut! Since I hadn't read anything of his when he died, I made the same decision to read as much Vonnegut as possible. i quickly read Slaughterhouse Five last year and loved it, but then got distracted and forgot all about my mission. What do you think – Cat's Cradle or God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater next?

By: Bill Mosby

Bill Mosby — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 06:23:50 +0000

I read Cat's Cradle and Slaughterhouse Five in the late 60s and still remember how much fun they were to read.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:53:19 +0000

I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing Kurt Vonnegut in person at Emory University in the late 80's. While his writing is outstanding, thought provoking and sometimes disturbing, his uniqueness as a person and the character he had become by then (or maybe he had always been like that) was equally thought provoking and sometimes disturbing… It's was truly a gift to get to meet him and listen to his stories in person.

On a separate note about another unique writer, if you ever have the chance to see David Sedaris in person, go buy tickets immediately! Great wit, great timing and great delivery. He's hilarious!

By: Brad Feld

Brad Feld — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:40:07 +0000

I’m doing real books when I’m at home because I have an infinite pile of them that I’ve bought that I haven’t read. When I’m on the road, I’m 100% Kindle at this point. I’m indifferent between the two modes.

By: John Ball

John Ball — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 04:11:59 +0000

As one of those "older citizens" constantly reminded by my children, our clients, and the companies in which we invest, that my relevance and understanding is "moderating," I fully appreciate Mr. Vonnegut's insights.

By: Parkite

Parkite — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 03:47:07 +0000

Are you reading all these books on your Kindle? Wondering if that is still your preferred medium.

By: Sean Terry

Sean Terry — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:20:33 +0000

Thanks for the book review, I look forward to reading it.