"This wonderful book illustrates precisely why we can never have
enough Twain. His humor is timeless, his wisdom about all things
without equal."--Ken Burns
"Mark Twain's "Helpful Hints for Good Living is a real discovery
as well as a delight. It brings us fresh material from an old
friend, and rediscovers great moments from the long shelves of his
published writings. It's the best, most reliable collection of Mark
Twain as social observer, moralist, and comic genius."--Bruce
Michelson, author of "Mark Twain on the Loose and "Literary Wit
"A delightful display of Mark Twain's wit and humor loosely tied
together under the guise of an advice book. Containing some things
old, some things new, some things borrowed (in parody), but nothing
blue, this charming collection of old favorites and new releases
will guide you through life's exigencies in fine spirits, if not in
fine form. Twain's advice occasionally touches the sublime, but
only in the form of the ridiculous. This is the perfect gift book
for any aficionado of Mark Twain, any connoisseur of the risible,
or any stuffed-shirt who needs to lighten up."--Gregg Camfield,
author of "The Oxford Companion to Mark Twain
"Twain came to understand himself as 'a moralist in disguise, '
and this collection reveals that truth clearly, without jettisoning
any of his humor. If you are wrestling with how to advance
stimulating dinner conversation, what to do with unwanted magazine
subscriptions, how to deal with the 'odious flummery' of fashion,
or whether or not to bring your dog to the next funeral, Twain is
here to offer his gentle guidance. Old chestnuts and surprising
obscurities are provided in a refreshed context through the rich
andilluminating annotations of the ever brilliant editorial team at
the Mark Twain Papers."--John Boyer, executive director of The Mark
Twain House and Museum
This book serves up an elegant taste of Mark Twain's love for
the food of the American South, spiced generously with his
celebrated wit. Food lovers and humorists alike will revel in the
timeless wisdom gathered here.--Nathalie Dupree, television host
and author of "Nathalie Dupree's Southern Memories
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
