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Riding the Elephant : A Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations by Craig Ferguson (2020, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
ISBN-100525533923
ISBN-139780525533924
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038426117
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Book TitleRiding the Elephant : a Memoir of Altercations, Humiliations, Hallucinations, and Observations
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2020
TopicEntertainment & Performing Arts, Comedy, Form / Essays
GenrePerforming Arts, Biography & Autobiography, Humor
AuthorCraig Ferguson
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight9.7 Oz
Item Length8.1 in
Item Width5.5 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"[Ferguson] has mastered the skill of self-examination. Fortunately for us, the lad's willing to share it, and his evocative writing makes it worthwhile." -- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette "Ferguson is a natural storyteller, sharp-witted and acutely observant of his surroundings. He's capable of maintaining a light touch yet his stories often transcend whatever humorous incidents may occur. Collectively, they serve as often poignant meditations on the long journey toward his late-middle-aged self. An entertaining memoir by a humorist who has gained enlightening insight into living an authentic life." -- Kirkus Reviews "Humorous and heartfelt (often on the same page), Ferguson is a great story-teller, whose signature irreverence and comedic timing translates perfectly to print." -- Library Journal "As the title implies, the reader is along on a wayward and memorable journey." -- Booklist "A smart, humble, and witty memoir." -- Publishers Weekly
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal927.9
SynopsisFrom the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit. Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself. In Craig's candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world's first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment. In Riding the Elephant , there are some stories that are too graphic for television, too politically incorrect for social media, or too meditative for a stand-up comedy performance. Craig discusses his deep love for his native Scotland, examines his profound psychic change brought on by fatherhood, and looks at aging and mortality with a perspective that he was incapable of as a younger man. Each story is strung together in a colorful tapestry that ultimately reveals a complicated man who has learned to process--and even enjoy--the unusual trajectory of his life., From the comedian, actor, and former host of The Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit. Craig Ferguson has defied the odds his entire life. He has failed when he should have succeeded and succeeded when he should have failed. The fact that he is neither dead nor in a locked facility (at the time of printing) is something of a miracle in itself.In Craig's candid and revealing memoir, readers will get a look into the mind and recollections of the unique and twisted Scottish American who became a national hero for pioneering the world's first TV robot skeleton sidekick and reviving two dudes in a horse suit dancing as a form of entertainment. In Riding the Elephant , there are some stories that are too graphic for television, too politically incorrect for social media, or too meditative for a stand-up comedy performance. Craig discusses his deep love for his native Scotland, examines his profound psychic change brought on by fatherhood, and looks at aging and mortality with a perspective that he was incapable of as a younger man.Each story is strung together in a colorful tapestry that ultimately reveals a complicated man who has learned to process-and even enjoy-the unusual trajectory of his life., From the comedian, actor, and former host of the Late Late Show comes an irreverent, lyrical memoir in essays featuring his signature wit.
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- 06 May, 2024
I’m really looking forward to reading this item. The purchasing experience was perfect. Item was reasonable, delivered quickly, and very reasonably pr
I’m really looking forward to reading this item. The purchasing experience was perfect. Item was reasonable, delivered quickly, and very reasonably priced.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 04 Jul, 2021
Good read
I've always liked Craig Ferguson books. This is the third one of his that I have read. He always has a singular monologue approach to his writing. Ferguson makes you feel like you are just sitting around having a conversation with him. it's a quick read and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It's the kind of book that you could go back to and reread individual chapters since each topic is between 10 and 15 pages long. It's not a life-changing book but it allows you to be more introspective about things in your own life.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
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