- Title : Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper
- Author : Stephen J. Dubner
- Rating : 4.82 (598 Vote)
- Publish : 2014-1-24
- Format : Hardcover
- Pages : 272 Pages
- Asin : 0688173659
- Language : English
Dubner's father died when he was relatively young, and Dubner, growing up in rural New York, latched onto Pittsburgh Steeler great Franco Harris as a role model and a source of strength. He obviously prefers the relationship to be a distant one, and he'd much rather be tending to the affairs of his
Dubner's father died when he was relatively young, and Dubner, growing up in rural New York, latched onto Pittsburgh Steeler great Franco Harris as a role model and a source of strength. He obviously prefers the relationship to be a distant one, and he'd much rather be tending to the affairs of his nutritional donut company than sharing insights with a starstruck writer. While the book doesn't come together as a whole, Dubner's elegant, deeply honest writing will keep readers engaged. While Dubner's repeated, failed attempts to meet up with Harris are somewhat humorous, the book suffers from Harris's lack of cooperation. . I'm interested in how a hero lives through the spotlight and what he does with his life after the spotlight has been turned off." The problem, it turns out, is that Franco really isn't interested. While much of the book chronicles Dubner's efforts to catch up to Harris and investigate his former (and newly awakened) feelings of awe for him, it attempts to deal with much more.He is driven to journey to Pittsburgh and even move there if necessary. Dubner, by now an accomplished writer, happens to catch sight of Harris, now a businessman, on a magazine cover. He is convinced that he will wrest from his old hero the mysteries of the universe. When Dubner's father died, this attachment became an obsession. In its review of Turbulent Souls, the New York Times wrote: "While it is clearly better for Stephen Dubner if his turbulent soul stays quiet, I think readers of this wonderful book will rather hope that a continued measure of unsettlement inspires him to write more."Now Stephen J. He is certain that Harris will embrace him. Dubner also manages to discuss the perils of celebrity, the psychology of nudity, and the vast difference between Jewish and Christian ideas about hero worship. He dreamed of his hero every night; he signed his school papers "Franco Dubner." Though they never met, it was Franco Harris who shepherded Dubner through a fatherless boyhood.Fast-forward twenty years. And he is well, wrong.Told with the grit of a journalist and the grace of a memoirist, Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper is a breathtaking, heartbreaking, and often humorous story of astonishing developments. Confessions of a Hero-Worshiper is a must-read for anyone who has ever had a hero or wanted one; for anyone whoI think of The Brothers Karamazov, who seem, in the end, no stranger in their obsessions and preoccupations than the characters who people the pages of Brown's work. I love the way the author shared with us her own mistakes so that we as readers could learn from them as she did. Warren looks at everything, old time haying, horse teams, forage plants, bobcats, Oriental rugs, etc., etc. I was pleasantly surprised by this novel. It needs a warning alerting to possible buyers about that.Esta edición de El Principito en español carece de los dibujos que son esenciales para comprender y disfrutar la obra. I am appreciative of Goleman's idea of highlighting different branches or domains of intelligence, which is why I purchased this book. This could also make great sex movie or mini TV series. The second book throws things back in time- way, way back. The Goblet Of Fire is just another classic Harry Potter from the mind of Ms. We enjoy the added activities.The recipe portions seem overly large to us so don't feel you have to finish everything.Do try the recipes. The real key to success is to aim f
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