Richard S. Friedman, known as Kinky Friedman, styles himself in the mold of great American satirists, blending humor and keen observation. His writing is characterized by a distinctive, often wry voice that delves into the absurdities of life with a sharp wit. Friedman's work, frequently exploring dark comedic themes, offers readers a unique literary experience that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. He crafts narratives that resonate with an insightful, often unconventional perspective on the human condition.
Set against the backdrop of Arkansas's storytelling tradition, the book captures the essence of Southern life through Billy Bob Thornton's late-night conversations. These narratives reveal authentic characters and experiences that inspired his Oscar®-winning film Sling Blade. The collection offers a glimpse into Thornton's creative process, showcasing the rich tapestry of memories and ghosts that shape his storytelling.
There is - and could only ever be - one Billy Bob Thornton: actor, musician, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and accidental Hollywood badass. In this book, he spins colourful tales of his dirt-poor Southern upbringing, his Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, his life, his loves, and, of course, his movie career.
Set against the backdrop of Christmas, this unique tale unfolds through the eyes of a character named Kinky, who brings a distinctive and unconventional perspective to the holiday season. The narrative promises humor, heart, and unexpected twists, showcasing Kinky's adventures and the lessons he learns along the way. It's a story that redefines traditional holiday themes, inviting readers to embrace the quirks of life during this festive time.
It's More Than Just Making Them Sweat carves out a unique niche in the field of fitness publishing. No other book in this genre addresses more thoroughly the psychological factors of motivating clients and the how-to aspects of starting up and promoting a personal training business. No longer are personal trainers to be seen as glorified spotters just biding their time until the next career move. They are qualified health professionals who design and monitor the exercise programs that improve peoples' lives and health. The goal of this book is to promote a more reverent view of personal trainers.
The author presents a collection that explores the current issues facing our world and suggests solutions.
A private detective and devoted animal lover, Kinky Friedman embarks on a dual quest to locate a missing autistic boy from New York and a three-legged cat named Lucky from Texas. As he navigates this intriguing case, he combines his unique skills and compassion for both humans and animals, showcasing his determination to solve the mystery and reunite loved ones.
Kinky Friedman offers a lively exploration of Austin, sharing his personal favorites and quirky insights about the city. Readers can discover unique spots, including President Bush's preferred burger joint, as Friedman combines humor and local lore. This entertaining journey captures the spirit of Austin through the eyes of the original Texas Jewboy, making it a must-read for fans of the city and its vibrant culture.
Kinky Friedman has always proven himself to be a master of the offbeat and irreverent, and still manages to pull off a helluva whodunit in the process. Now the Kinkster may have met his match in this superbly crafted, fiendishly clever tale of a murderer who's methodically killing off unsuspecting Manhattan men. Gallingly, all clues point toward Kinky. Greenwich Village is the setting for Ten Little New Yorkers, a tale of murder and mayhem as only Friedman can warble it and featuring his usual suspects, including Ratso -- Dr. Watson to Kinky's singular Sherlock Holmes. As the clues and bodies pile up and the cops strong-arm Kinky as their man, he has to jump through hoops to find the real killer, all the while maintaining his outrage and, of course, his innocence. The murderer may be someone close to Kinky, which leads to a shocker of an ending that will surely take Kinky devotees completely by surprise. With a wink and a nod to Dame Agatha (as in Christie), after which all resemblance to those classic mysteries fades, this is one of Friedman's most complex and irresistible page-turners yet. Cunningly tentous issues of life, death, guilt, innocence, love, loss, and the danger of false confessions, this is Kinky Friedman at his wily, suspenseful, and sacrilegious best.
Walter Snow is doomed. He stares at the blank pages in his typewriter, hoping for the spark that will finally ignite his ambition to write the Great Armenian Novel. And then he meets Clyde Potts. She is beautiful, intelligent, charming, perhaps psychic, and, for better or worse, very possibly unbalanced. With Potts’s joie de vivre and her certified-insane partner in crime, Fox Harris, Snow is caught up in a series of pranks against corporate sprawl that they execute with a bit of booze and some wacky tobaccy from Australia known as Malabimbi Madness. Things quickly spin out of control as the trio’s ultimate, diuretically inspired prank leads to an unexpected, shocking conclusion, and Walter is left to wonder if the only things you ever keep in this life are the things you let slip through your fingers.