Russell Baker Books
Russell Baker was an American journalist and humorist, celebrated for his sharp and witty commentary on American life. His writing style, often compared to Mark Twain's, skillfully captured the era's absurdities and ironies. Baker focused on social critique, delivered with a signature blend of detachment and humor, earning him both critical acclaim and a devoted readership. His work remains a valuable lens through which to understand American society and culture.
Family of Secrets
- 592 pages
- 21 hours of reading
After eight disastrous years, George W. Bush leaves office as one of the most unpopular presidents in American history. Baker goes deep behind the scenes to deliver an arresting new look at the Bush legacy, and the network of figures in intelligence, military, finance, and oil who enabled the Bush family's rise to power.
“Thurber is...a landmark in American humor...he is the funniest artist who ever lived.” — New RepublicWidely hailed as one of the finest humorist of the twentieth century, James Thurber looks back at his own life growing up in Columbus, Ohio, with the same humor and sharp wit that defined his famous sketches and writings. In My Life and Hard times, first published in 1933, he recounts the delightful chaos and frustrations of family, boyhood, youth, odd dogs, recalcitrant machinery, and the foibles of human nature.
The Norton Book of Light Verse
- 448 pages
- 16 hours of reading
A collection of entertaining limericks, ballads, lyrics, double dactyls, and more conventional poems by such masters as Ogden Nash, Phyllis McGinley, Anthony Hecht, E.B. White, Edward Lear and John Updike
"Growing Up is a 1982 memoir by author and journalist Russell Baker. An autobiography chronicling Baker's youth in Virginia and his mother's strength of character during the Great Depression, it won the Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography in 1983."--Wikipedia.org
This collection presents a master class in memoir writing from nine acclaimed authors, including Annie Dillard and Frank McCourt. Each contributor shares their unique insights and experiences, making it an invaluable resource for both readers and aspiring writers. The book explores the art of storytelling, personal reflection, and the nuances of crafting a compelling narrative, providing inspiration and guidance for those interested in the memoir genre.
Washington, City on the Potomac
- 68 pages
- 3 hours of reading