Features six stories taken from the 4 tape collection News from Lake Wobegon.
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"These stories were made possible by the people who sat and listened to them, and I am very grateful for their patience. From the stage, they appear so calm and handsome and hopeful, I wish I could sit with them and wait for whatever it is they're waiting for. They remind me of the people (including me) who used to sit around and listen to Uncle Lew Powell reel off a few. This batch was done in memory of that dear man and of other greats I've known whom God gave a powerful affection for humankind, and the gift of gab."
-- Garrison Keillor, 1983
About the Author
GARRISON KEILLOR is America’s favorite storyteller. For more than 35 years, as the host of A Prairie Home Companion, he has captivated millions of listeners with his weekly News from Lake Wobegon monologues. A Prairie Home Companion is heard on hundreds of public radio stations, as well as America One, the Armed Forces Networks, Sirius Satellite Radio, and via a live audio webcast.
Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities. When not touring, he resides in St. Paul, Minnesota. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Keillor is also the author of several books and a frequent contributor to national publications including Time, The New Yorker, and National Geographic, in addition to writing his own syndicated column. He has been awarded a National Humanities Medal from the National Endowment of the Humanities. When not touring, he resides in St. Paul, Minnesota. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By D. Elvin
Format:Audio CD
Amongst the wonderful "News from Lake Wobegon" collections, this stands high as a personal favourite. Apart from the classic "Lving Flag" and "Tomato Butt", "The Tollefson Boy goes to College" and "Mrs Berge and the Schubert Carillon Piano" [with brilliant impersonations of the carillon piano] are strong, mixing acute observation of the humour, tedium and sadness of everyday life with just enough exaggeration to provide comic relief.
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Summer classics from Lake Wobegon
Oct 18 1998
By D. Elvin
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Format:Audio CD
Amongst the wonderful "News from Lake Wobegon" collections, this stands high as a personal favourite. Apart from the classic "Lving Flag" and "Tomato Butt", "The Tollefson Boy goes to College" and "Mrs Berge and the Schubert Carillon Piano" [with brilliant impersonations of the carillon piano] are strong, mixing acute observation of the humour, tedium and sadness of everyday life with just enough exaggeration to provide comic relief.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless Fun
April 24 2009
By Jane T. Jimenez
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD
We listened as we traveled when our kids were 10 and 8. They laughed as much as we. The stories are built on timeless universal experiences we all share and forget about until we listen to them artfully and tenderly told back to us by someone like Keilor.
We had the set of four on each of the seasons and enjoyed each story every time we played it...over and over and over. Enjoy!
We had the set of four on each of the seasons and enjoyed each story every time we played it...over and over and over. Enjoy!
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
summer stories from lake wobegon
May 30 2008
By Lesley M. Saunders
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a collection of perfect reflective meditations, which always leave you feeling happier no matter how often you listen.
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