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Wise Men and Other Stories (English Edition) Formato Kindle

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This is creative nonfiction at its best. O’Mary tells stories from real life that blend humor and poignancy in the tradition of Robert Fulghum, Dave Barry, Bill Bryson and other great American humorists.

“It all started with a story called ‘Wise Men,’” says Mike. “It was a story from my childhood about a poor kid from my old neighborhood and the lesson I learned when we were both cast as wise men in the school play.” That story was published in newspapers across the nation and broadcast on National Public Radio’s “Morning Edition” program, and so began a tradition of holiday essays from Mike O’Mary.

The essays in this collection were read by Mike as part of “Morning Edition” on Northern Illinois Public Radio, and published in the Sunday magazines of the Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Baltimore Sun, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Detroit Free Press and elsewhere. Along the way, O’Mary developed a cult following for his holiday stories.

"O'Mary has a gift for simple, frank exposition of life's most poignant moments," says author Stephen Parrish (The Tavernier Stones). In Wise Men and Other Stories, O'Mary shares that gift with all of us. Enjoy this priceless collection of humorous and thoughtful stories this holiday season -- and for many holidays to come.
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    14 novembre 2011
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Mike O'Mary is a writer of essays, fiction, drama and sketch comedy. He has published stories and essays in Catholic Digest and in the Sunday magazines of the Chicago Tribune, Denver Post, Rocky Mountain News, Baltimore Sun, Cleveland Plain Dealer and Detroit Free Press, and he has written and produced sketch comedy in Chicago. He was also a commentator on WNIJ - Northern Illinois Public Radio from 1996 to 2000, doing weekly commentaries as part of the local segment of National Public Radio's Morning Edition program. Mike is a graduate of Knox College (BA in Economics and English-Writing), the University of Montana (MFA in Creative Writing, MA in English Literature), and the Second City Comedy Writing Program. In addition to his creative work, Mike has more than 20 years of experience in corporate communications, producing speeches, annual reports and other executive communications for the CEOs of many leading companies, including AAR Corporation, Andrew Corporation, Bank One, DeKalb Genetics Corporation, Discover Financial Services, Federal Signal, GE Zenith Controls, Hewitt Associates, Nicor Inc., RR Donnelley, Tellabs, UOP and others.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0067L7PQ8
  • Editore ‏ : ‎ Dream of Things (14 novembre 2011)
  • Lingua ‏ : ‎ Inglese
  • Dimensioni file ‏ : ‎ 288 KB
  • Utilizzo simultaneo di dispositivi ‏ : ‎ illimitato
  • Da testo a voce ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supportato
  • Miglioramenti tipografici ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Abilitato
  • Memo ‏ : ‎ Su Kindle Scribe
  • Lunghezza stampa ‏ : ‎ 152 pagine
  • Recensioni dei clienti:
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P. Worthington
5,0 su 5 stelle Out of the mouth of babes!
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 30 agosto 2014
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This is a delightful light-hearted collection of stories.
The first story 'Wise Men' about a School Nativity remembered by the author who had been chosen to be a Wise Man is
absolutely hilarious and lovely to read aloud. Other stories are equally charming and disarming!
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Peggy A
5,0 su 5 stelle Poignant, Perceptive and Powerful!
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 10 novembre 2012
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Mike O'Mary is an exceptional author with an engaging and natural style. He is an extremely wise man, and reading his stories is like listening to the private thoughts of trusted friend.

This book isn't just for Christmas; Mr. O'Mary has presented readers with a collection of charming and touching stories full of personal insights. It is also not a book that is inherently religious in nature, but it just might make your spirits soar.

The collection includes 23 stories, so I've attempted to give you a flavor for what's in store if you decide to read this little gem by describing a little about the stories.

1. In "Wise Men," he is a little boy who learns a very important lesson about the importance of walking in another's shoes.

2. "Snow Ice Cream" is a story of family bonding during childhood that left a deep impression on the author into his adulthood.

3. "Unwrapping Our Gifts" provides an honest assessment of what is important in life. The last line of the story is fantastic!

4. "The Scariest Costume" takes a look at the different hats people wear during their lifetime, and carries an important reminder.

5. He gets a little territorial in "Decorating the House," but is pulled back to reality in the end.

6. The story of "John's Thanksgiving," really tugged at my heart, and took me back to holidays spent away from home while I was stationed overseas. If you know someone in the military, and want to understand how they feel during the holidays, read this story. And then take action. Please. It will be appreciated.

7. The secret ingredient for making "The Best Meals," is disclosed next.

8. If you're looking for a story to provide some wisdom on career choices, "Christmas at the Carl Sandburg Mall," is a perfect fit.

9. Attending his daughter's pre-school event in "The Christmas Program" provided an experience that was much more than he had bargained for.

10. Parents take actions in, "Family Men," that are based upon love and acceptance of their children.

11. The saying that some of the greatest wisdom comes out of the mouths of babes is explored in, "Kid Talk."

12. "A Note from My Sister," explores a large age gap between siblings and a family's separation.

13. "The EcoSphere" reminds us to appreciate our planet.

14. "Little Arms Around My Neck," is dedicated to the author's daughter.

15. "Holiday Parties," is a wise guide for behavior, party and otherwise.

16. "The Difference Between Men and Women," provides a good disclaimer to remember when conversing with the opposite sex, and it made me chuckle.

17. The author has a nice approach towards goal-setting, and he does a nice job explaining in, "New Year's Resolutions."

18. "The Rose Parade," is a well-articulated reason why becoming "house poor" or focusing too much on material achievements is a bad idea.

19. "The Top Ten," provides a way for you to focus on determining what is important in life.

20. "The Scrabble Tournament," was my absolute favorite story in the entire collection. Ok, fine. I've just confessed to being a nerd. But everything about the story was perfect! If you like the story, I recommend this song:  Scrabble

21. "Dog Days," is another funny story; it takes a look at cabin fever.

22. I suspect that writing, "Lucky Duck," was a bit cathartic for Mr. O'Mary, and it explains why you should reach out to the people on the fringe.

23. Finally, "Heaven," is a story of a father attempting to share a treasured childhood memory with his daughter. It's very touching.

By the way, the author offered the first ten reviewers an autographed copy of his book, and I was one of the lucky winners. I'd never heard of him before, but I will be on the lookout for additional works from this author, and hope you decide to read this book. It is very highly recommended!
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Sharon Berry
4,0 su 5 stelle Sincerely good. Good humor. Good insights. Good writing.
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Give yourself a real treat and read a chapter to start your day, to pass a few moments or to end your day. This book is a great read anytime. It is especially good for the sound bite and headline weary.
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A. Toop
3,0 su 5 stelle Good for filling in time on bus or train
Recensito nel Regno Unito il 22 gennaio 2013
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Great literature it isn't - but it is competently written and quite diverting. If you were to imagine a sort of "thought for the day" without being overtly religious then you wouldn't be for off. There is some food for thought here if you're in the right frame of mind.
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Donald E Lambert
3,0 su 5 stelle Stories
Recensito negli Stati Uniti il 31 dicembre 2013
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This was my read during the busy Christmas. I enjoyed the fact that it was short stories usually centering around Christmas. I read it in dentist office, doctors office, while taking a breather from shopping. It served me well.
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