Lyt når som helst, hvor som helst

Nyd den ubegrænsede adgang til tusindvis af spændende e- og lydbøger - helt gratis

  • Lyt og læs så meget du har lyst til
  • Opdag et kæmpe bibliotek fyldt med fortællinger
  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals
  • Opsig når som helst
Start tilbuddet
DK - Details page - Device banner - 894x1036

Songs of My Father and Other Essays

Længde
3T 53M
Sprog
Engelsk
Format
Kategori

Biografier

"Landry shows us that wit is a more potent therapeutic agent than self-pity...He has such a talent for comic elaboration-- long, glittering, serpentine passages that recall S. J. Perelman."

- Emily Fox Gordon, author of Mockingbird Years: A Life In and Out of Therapy, winner of two Pushcart Prizes and recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in the humanities

---

What do mayonnaise, Tab, iced tea, Vicodin, and French banana (or is it French vanilla?) ice cream have in common? If you guessed addictive tendencies and over-the-top histrionic narcissism, you win!

Welcome to the world of Fred, who is certain an ever-adoring public awaits his next spellbinding performance. Imagine a combination of Willard Scott, Ron Burgundy, and Tolkien’s Gollum, but from Louisiana. Just don’t look too carefully for the person behind the performer – you might not find the laff-a-minute laff riot the often comic, sometimes melodramatic, and frequently 1950s-radio-announcer-intense masks conceal.

Songs of My Father and Other Essays by Gardner Landry assembles relics of his writing from an earlier era that hearken to even earlier times, stretching from childhood into his adult years. The Fred essays recount some of his father’s choice exploits, while the second group includes anecdotes and observations from beyond the confines of his family. Additionally, Landry creates a triple-decker club sandwich of a book (with mayonnaise, of course) by including contemporarily written forewords to the first and second sections, along with a present-day afterword to wrap up the collection. It’s not a big book, but it packs a punch and entertains from cover to cover.

© 2025 Atmosphere Press (Lydbog): 9798347809202

Release date

Lydbog: 8. januar 2025

Andre kan også lide...

  1. Divine Madness: A Dark Poetry Collection Rena Aliston
  2. The 56: Liberty Lessons From Those Who Risked All to Sign The Declaration of Independence Douglas MacKinnon
  3. Taking My Voice Back: Healing What Broke Me Dr. Danisha Keating
  4. Fitness Tracking and Measurement: Optimizing Results Through Data and Analysis (2 in 1) Zane Ryder
  5. Extended Summary - Range: Based On The Book By David Epstein Quick Reading Library
  6. How to Recognize Toxic Social Circles Olivia Werner
  7. The Nordstrom Way to Customer Experience Excellence: Creating a Values-Driven Service Culture, 3rd Edition Robert Spector
  8. 100 Quotes About Challenge And Opportunity That Will Transform Your Life: Embracing Wisdom Through The Ages The Quotes Library
  9. Who Gets Ahead: Unlocking Secrets of College Admissions: "Transform your college admissions prep! Access compelling audio lessons packed with insider tips for success." Cyrus Eldridge
  10. Crack the Code to Ageless Living: Secrets for a Vibrant Future: "Elevate your journey to ageless living with dynamic audio lessons for a brighter, vibrant life!" Sullivan Grimsby
  11. How To Become Rich And Famous From Home With Paid To Click (PTC) Websites: Earn A Lot Of Money And Bitcoins By Just Clicking On Advertisements And Visiting Websites Trevor Clinger
  12. Letting God's Spirit Shape All Our Actions: A Retreat with Luke's Gospel Felix Just
  13. Raising Financial Literate Children: Tips And Strategies NGENE EMMANUEL
  14. Prayer Intercessors Techniques And 110 Dangerous Prayers For Commanding Financial Breakthrough And Miracles Into Your Life Moses Omojola
  15. The 5-Day Job Search: Proven Strategies To Answering Tough Interview Questions & Getting Multiple Job Offers Annie Margarita Yang
  16. Grieving Northern Italians Mount Campaign To Investigate Officials’ Pandemic Response PBS NewsHour
  17. New librarian of Congress on the value of free information PBS NewsHour
  18. Paul, Big, and Small David Glen Robb
  19. DREAM BIG: Unlock Wealth and Live Life to the Fullest: "Transform your life! Access captivating audio lessons to ignite your journey to wealth and fulfillment!" Alaric Vesper
  20. GRE SCORE SECRETS: Transform Your Study Habits for Instant Success Ambrose Langridge
  21. SAT STRATEGIES: Transform Your Success with Shockingly Simple Secrets!: "Unlock SAT success with our dynamic audio lessons packed with straightforward strategies!" Sullivan Ashford
  22. Talking Robots Play Part in Therapeutic Treatment PBS NewsHour
  23. Wal-Mart's Marketing Strategy Trevor Clinger
  24. The F-Word: Reconsidering Faith Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel
  25. Emotional Power: Unleash Your Potential: "Unlock your best self! Experience captivating audio lessons tailored to unleash your emotional power and drive success!" Cyrus Pendleton
  26. Transformative Keys to Wealth: Empower Your Financial Independence: "Unlock your financial freedom with dynamic audio lessons that transform your journey to wealth and independence!" Gauge Cartwright
  27. Escaping the Timeline: Poems on Family, Karma and Boundaries Rebecca Trowbridge
  28. The Ultimate Front Desk Guide For Orthodontists Dr. Tyler Coles
  29. Forgetful Red Rosalie Maggio
  30. Wealth Made Effortless Today: "Unlock financial freedom! Experience potent audio lessons crafted for seamless wealth creation today!" Caius Holloway
  31. Today's Authors Series, Ari Weinzweig, Founder of Zingerman's: Ari Weinzweig, Founder of Zingerman's Ari Weinzweig
  32. It Flo's From Within Kooli Da Poet
  33. The Ultimate Treatment Coordinator Guide For Orthodontists Dr. Tyler Coles
  34. PMP Secrets to Effortlessly Succeed in Projects: "Master project management effortlessly with our dynamic audio lessons crafted for exam success and career growth!" Alden Vexley
  35. Cooperative Governance: Principles and Practices for Effective Management Leonardo Flach
  36. HOW TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH A DRINK BRAND RICHARD HORWELL
  37. Love And Money: Navigating Financial Differences In Relationships NGENE EMMANUEL
  38. GRE Secrets Uncovered for Effortless Success: "Unlock GRE Secrets! Dive into dynamic audio lessons crafted for unbeatable test success." Dexin Merriweather
  39. Make Your Mark: Step-by-Step Strategies to Build Your Reputation and Influence Ronald Warner

Vælg dit abonnement

  • Over 600.000 titler

  • Download og nyd titler offline

  • Eksklusive titler + Mofibo Originals

  • Børnevenligt miljø (Kids Mode)

  • Det er nemt at opsige når som helst

Flex

For dig som vil prøve Mofibo.

89 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 20 timer/måned

  • Gem op til 100 ubrugte timer

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Prøv gratis
Den mest populære

Premium

For dig som lytter og læser ofte.

129 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • 100 timer/måned

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Unlimited

For dig som lytter og læser ubegrænset.

149 kr. /måned
  • 1 konto

  • Ubegrænset adgang

  • Eksklusivt indhold hver uge

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Ingen binding

Start tilbuddet

Family

For dig som ønsker at dele historier med familien.

Fra 179 kr. /måned
  • 2-6 konti

  • 100 timer/måned pr. konto

  • Fri lytning til podcasts

  • Kun 39 kr. pr. ekstra konto

  • Ingen binding

2 konti

179 kr. /måned
Prøv gratis