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Kurt Vonnegut‘s biography starts this audiobook, which I found to be very good, not knowing anything about him—even though I knew he was a famous author who had a big impact in the 1960s and 70s. These are mostly his commencement speeches at colleges. The first speech ends with a discussion of how politicians use hate like a drug. In the second speech, I was astounded at how he, an atheist, respected Jesus is the prince of peace. Sadly, after ⬇️

I‘m listening to this audiobook. OMG everybody should hear this. It‘s a collection of Vonnegut‘s graduation addresses. It starts with a wonderful biography of Vonnegut. And his speeches are humorous and deep. The first speech ends with a discussion of how politicians use hate like a drug. So meaningful now. I‘ve only just started the second one and I‘m astounded and love how he, an atheist, explains why Jesus is the prince of peace. #authoramonth

“If this isn‘t nice, what is?” #catsoflitsy

I forgot who wanted tagged on these!

I love that storygraph tells you who you read the most. I am one of those people who read a wide range of books, and not very often books by the same author. But I do have some authors I return to year after year. I am working my way through Toni Morrison this year, so expecting a few more of hers on this by the end of year. I would love to get some more diverse authors up here.

There are some gems in these graduation speeches. Really honest talk. This is certainly a book that I will be revisiting from time to time.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I love this title quote (a saying from his uncle). This is a brief collection of college graduation speeches and other such speaking engagements. As usual with Vonnegut, there‘s plenty of absurdity and hard truths. Often funny, yet dark, he paints interesting points while offering poignant advice. This is 100% for established Vonnegut fans. I need a physical copy for my collection!

A Vonnegut #shelfie, just because. 🤩

From a 1999 commencement speech. 📚🖐🏼🧠

From a 1978 commencement speech. Still relevant.

The words in the title are Vonnegut‘s key to living in, and being grateful for, the lovely moments with which we are blessed. This is a collection of graduation speeches that also includes his acceptance speech for receiving the Carl Sandburg award.
I had to sub in this book for the original 17th book in the stack, bc i encountered a selection I wasn‘t crazy about reading...
Book 17 of 20: May #bookspinbonanza @TheAromaofBooks Three to go🤗!🤗

I‘m a big fan of Vonnegut‘s work. I loved all of his references to his hometown, Indianapolis, since I‘m from there too. This collection of commencement speeches is a bit repetitive, but still so much fun to listen to.

#readathon #deweyApril

If I heard there was a book with advice from Vonnegut after I'd only read one of his novels, I likely wouldn't have investigated, initially seeing his literature as 'confusingly absurd' + 'bizarrely fascinating satire'. By this point, however, I've read many of his novels and a few short stories, looking to his words for enlightening perspectives. That, as well as characteristic humor, is what permeates through this wonderful book. #vonnegut #kurt

Some snow day reading. Trying to work on my TBR pile.

Finally got started on the #24in48 and already have to take a break. Child demands a snack. 😒 l

I love Kurt Vonnegut. I‘ve only finished two of his novels. Part of me wants to read the collective works in order of being published. I realize that‘s crazy. I‘ve been in a HORRIBLE reading slump, and I got this book for my birthday. I‘ve finished one of the speeches and now I don‘t want to do my job. I just want to read. 😂

After getting dressed this morning I realized I wore a lit shirt yesterday as well. So I‘m going to wear one everyday this week. #litshirt #challengeaccepted
(I‘ll post a pic of yesterday‘s shirt later)

Meant to post this Friday. At least once every year since Kurt joined our home Marty can be found having a deep discussion with him.

The Vonnegut Museum and Library on Facebook

Seeing as this is my first post, I thought that it should mean something because I'm sentimental like that. This is one of my favourite quotes from one of my favourite authors. This advice is important to me and I think everyone should keep it in mind. I look forward to the journey ahead!

If you're at all a fan of his fiction, you'll find familiar themes also woven into these speeches. They are beautiful, humble, and human. I pull this little book out and offer up quotes from these speeches to friends all the time - it's like giving advice from wise uncle Kurt.