Free (nook/Kindle/iTunes) Best of Mary Schmich [Pulitzer Prize-Win Newspaper Columns]

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The Best of Mary Schmich: Selected Writings by the Chicago Tribune's Winner of the 2012 Pulitzer Prize for Commentary by Mary Schmich (Wikipedia), who happens to be the author of the memetic "Wear Sunscreen" advice piece (Wikipedia, original column) which was made famous by Australian filmmaker Baz Luhrmann's (Wikipedia) spoken-word song version of it, is a collection of Exactly What It Says In The Title, comprising the actual Chicago Tribune newspaper columns which netted her the Pulitzer, plus many more, free courtesy of publisher Agate's Digital imprint.

This covers a broad variety of topics ranging from serious to light-hearted and looks like a really nifty read.

Currently free, probably just until the weekend @ B&N (may also drop in the UK), Amazon (not available to Canadians, but also free in the UK), iTunes (not available to Canadians), and probably also Google Play US, as Agate freebies have been reported to show up in recent weeks.

And this has been the (late!) selected 3rd (non-repeat) free ebook thread of the day.

Because any collection of useful advice and topical commentary handled with humour and insight which not only netted a Pulitzer Prize, but also became inspiration for a pop-culture meme is probably made of pure win and awesome.

And remember, wear sunscreen.

Enjoy!

Description
Over the last two decades, Mary Schmich’s biweekly column in the Chicago Tribune has offered advice, humor, and discerning commentary on a broad array of topics including family, milestones, mental illness, writing, and life in Chicago. Schmich won the 2012 Pulitzer for Commentary for “her down-to-earth columns that reflect the character and capture the culture of her famed city.”

This book compiles her 10 Pulitzer-winning columns along with 154 others, creating a captivating collection that reflects Schmich’s thoughtful and insightful sensibility. Schmich’s 1997 “Wear Sunscreen” column (which has had a life of its own as a falsely attributed Kurt Vonnegut commencement speech) is included, as well as her columns focusing on the demolition of Chicago’s infamous Cabrini-Green housing project. One of the most moving sections is her 12-part series with US District Judge Joan Lefkow as the latter reflected on rebuilding her life after the horrific murders of her mother and husband.

Throughout the book, Schmich reflects wisely and wryly on the world we live in, and her fond observances of Chicago life bring the city in all its varied character to warm, vivid life.