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Search - The 60-Second Novelist - What 22,613 People Taught Me About Life
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The 60-Second Novelist - What 22613 People Taught Me About Life Author: In 1983, Dan Hurley took his 1953 Royal typewriter onto Chicago's Michigan Avenue to begin writing what he called "60-Second Novels." Thinking it would be a one-time lark, he offered to interview passersby and write a story inspired by their conversation. The response changed his life: people lined up to pay $5 per story, pouring out their stori... more »
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Chris K. (dalpal) - Fort Wayne, IN reviewed The 60-Second Novelist - What 22,613 People Taught Me About Life on + 58 more book reviews
Amazing, creative talent! Charming stories!
Shelby H. (Shaverda) reviewed The 60-Second Novelist - What 22,613 People Taught Me About Life on + 17 more book reviews
What an interesting book. Quick read. I was a bit disappointed at times; for the majority of the stories, he seems to have written down, verbatim, what his mini interview with his subject brought to light.
What I likely enjoyed most was his introduction to each story. He'd tell a bit about each approaching person, and it almost seemed like a journal.
In summary -- interesting book, but I don't know if I'd use a credit on it unless I had an abundance of them.
What I likely enjoyed most was his introduction to each story. He'd tell a bit about each approaching person, and it almost seemed like a journal.
In summary -- interesting book, but I don't know if I'd use a credit on it unless I had an abundance of them.
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- Health, Fitness & Dieting >> Self-Help >> General
- Literature & Fiction >> Short Stories >> United States
- Religion & Spirituality >> Spirituality >> Inspirational