The good book- What in the world have I done? by Robert Fulghum?Ff

books:

	• What On Earth Have I Done?: Stories, Observations, and Affirmations Robert Fulghum St. Martin's Press, 2007 - 320 pages average customer review:based on 13 reviews view larger image
	for more information click here

highly recommended

A book of spirituality cleverly disguised as cute essays

Robert Fulghum's "What on Earth Have I Done?" collects dozens of his essays about ordinary life. He tells us about street crossing guards, corner beggars, little kids swinging, bug races, watching the moon, the obsessions of his cleaning lady and asking for directions in Crete. Taken individually, the essays are little bits of nothing. But together, they portray the soul of man profoundly at peace with himself and with the world. Fulghum is a big kid at heart, and his playfulness is endearing and refreshing. He takes very little seriously -- certainly not the pomposities of human nature, including his own. To Fulghum, the most spiritual experience is not solemn liturgy, but a belly laugh shared with friends over wine and good food. After reading the book, it's hard not to wish for the serenity that he seems to enjoy.

Fulghum bases his book on the three classic "Mother" questions often asked of misbehaving kids -- "What in the world have you done?" "Who do you think you are?" and "What will you do next?" As is typical, Fulghum turns these questions on their heads to probe the deeper meaning of what we do, who we are and how we plan to live our lives.

I highly recommend listening to Fulghum in the audio book. His voice is like Garrison Keillor's -- gentle, warm, full of insight and wisdom -- but without the lingering sadness. He takes us from Seattle to Moab, Utah to his getaway on Crete. Everywhere he goes, magic happens. Fiery brooms flash through the New Year's sky; angry men learn to waltz; people eat, drink and are happy to be alive. A wonderful book that brings to life the essence of great spirituality -- not a heavy theological search for truth, but a search for love and companionship -- a theology probably far closer to the heart of the Creator.

for more information click here

More to think and laugh about

Fans of Robert Fulghum know him as storyteller with a keen eye for observing the fine details of the world around him. His stories often find deep spiritual or philosophical meaning in the most unusual sources, and his sense of humor and wonder make many of his stories very funny as well. This book returns to the form that made his early books so successful: a collection of short essays, some funny, others thoughtful, but all with Fulghum's unique take the world. For long-time readers of his work, this is a welcome return to the stories we love, and new readers should enjoy this introduction to Fulghum's world. The book starts with some powerfully thoughtful essays, which initially made me think that this was going to be a more serious work than some of his others, but there is plenty of light-hearted humor here as well. If Fulghum has any message, it is that life is too short not to be enjoyed, and it is certainly clear that this is how he tries to live his life.

for more information click here

Another good book!

Another great book from Robert Fulghum - I actually laughed out loud during some of his stories. Love his stuff.

EXCELLENT READ

Robert Fulghum continues to be a light in the dark. His comedic style of writing, while still making a point, is nothing short of uplifting. I would highly recommend this and all of his titles.

The good book- What in the world have I done? by Robert Fulghum?Ff

The book is a collection of mental exercises that readily link to your experiences. Fulghum has a super idea of humor and how to present it with many daily life situations.

reviews: page 1, 2, 3

Robert Fulghum?s new book begins with a question we?ve all asked ourselves: ?What on Earth have I done?? As Fulghum finds out, the answer is never easy and, almost always, surprising. For the last couple of years, Fulghum has been traveling the world - from Seattle to the Moab Desert to Crete - looking for a few fellow travelers interested in thinking along with him as he delights in the unexpected: trick-or-treating with your grandchildren dressed like a large rabbit, pots of daffodils blooming in mid-November, a view of the earth from outer space, the mysterious night sounds of the desert, every man's trip to a department store to buy socks, the raucous all-night long feast that is Easter in Greece, the trials and tribulations of plumbing problems and the friendship one can strike up with someone who doesn't share the same language. What on Earth Have I Done? is an armchair tour of everyday life as seen by Robert Fulghum, one of America?s great essayists, a man who has two feet planted firmly on the earth, one eye on the heavens and, at times, a tongue planted firmly in his cheek. Fulghum writes to his fellow travelers, with a sometimes light heart, about the deep and vexing mysteries of being alive and says, ?This is my way of bringing the small boat of my life within speaking distance of yours. Hello??

for more information click here

hot