FYI: This kindle book looks short (novella length, 64 pages) and the edition oddly has a generic picture of water flowing on rocks (rather than a Thurber drawing) and a long ad for other cheap .99 cent ebooks from the same formatter (Asino Calcio). The costlier print editions contain forwards and commentary lacking in this one.
This work is also included in the costlier (~$20) Modern Library Kindle edition of Thurber that runs 1000 pages.
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Originally Posted by GtrsRGr8
The author wrote a number of popular and funny books; I mainly remember The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. He is one author that I was forced to read in high school that I actually did enjoy. There is more about him below.
My Life And Hard Times. By James Thurber. Rated 4 1/2 stars from 51 reviews at the present moment. Print list price $11.99; Kindle price now $0.99. http://www.amazon.com/Life-Hard-Time...And+Hard+Times.
Book Description
The book is full of the humorous experiences of the author. It vividly portrays the peculiarity in personal habits, social trends, customs and interactions with different sections of civilized society.
About the Author (from Amazon)
James Thurber (1894-1961) created some thirty volumes of humor, fiction, children's books, cartoons, and essays in just about as many years. A founding member of The New Yorker staff, Thurber wrote and illustrated such enduring books as The Thurber Carnival and My Life and Hard Times, which have appeared in countless editions and dozens of languages throughout the world. |