Some nice nuggets mixed in with old man yelling at clouds. Vonnegut's turns of phrase are uniquely poignant.

This title perfectly articulates the feeling I've been trying to describe for years.

Den vonnegutska värmen är påtaglig.

As always, I love reading Vonnegut's witty and thought-provoking speeches. However, I thought the grouping of these particular speeches was odd and made it a repetitive read. I would still recommend, especially to younger teens/students.

Its really hard not to love a book like this. To hear the words of Kurt Vonnegut that he wanted to give to those who were graduating from college – priceless. I would honestly have given up a year of my life to have been so fortunate as to hear such a great mind speak in person. Unfortunately, the literary world lost a great man when Vonnegut passed away. So to that extent, its wonderful that his words have been commerated and passed on so future generations will be able to take heed to the words he put out into the universe.

There are so many wonderful words and phrases he puts forth in his speeches, but his general themes center around family and community, being kind to one another, and generally trying to enjoy everything that’s out there. Worth a read or a listen.

Primo approccio sia con l’autore che con gli audiolibri. Il primo l’ho adorato, l’esperienza dei secondi si è rivelata come era stato previsto, ossia che la mia mente non è in grado di concentrarsi a lungo nell’ascolto e divaga ogni cinque minuti circa.
L’autore è stata una piacevole scoperta. Ho sempre voluto leggerlo, ma prima volevo capire un po’ con che tipo di persona avrei avuto a che fare. E dopo questo libro, l’ho capito e mi è piaciuto.
In futuro lo riprenderò, quando sarà il momento.