Posted on 05/22/2015 11:39:28 AM PDT by Borges
As he nears his 100th birthday, Herman Wouk has a book planned with a title permitted only to a man of his age.
Wouk's "Sailor and Fiddler: Reflections of a 100-Year-Old Author" is coming out in December...
"I've lived to a great age, and for that I thank Providence," Wouk said...
(Excerpt) Read more at abcnews.go.com ...
Speaking of one of his famous works’ TV adaptations: “The almost 15-hour-long series was shown by ABC in seven parts over seven evenings, between February 6 and February 13, 1983,[2] and attracted an average of *** 80 million viewers per night.*** [3]” http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winds_of_War_%28miniseries%29
Wouk is greatness. Love his books.
Oh wow, I had forgotten about his books, I used to have a lot of his books on my bookself (the ones that were written at that time) when I was growing up....
What great books!
What, he’s alive?! Woh.
Drama: “The Caine Mutiny”
Comedy: “Don’t Stop The Carnival”
But all his stuff is very readable.
“The Hope” and “The Glory” on the shelf before me as I type.
Happy Birthday Herman Wouk!
Yes, I have really enjoyed all of his books that I’ve read.
I still have to read War and Remembrance though.
I am very much looking forward to his newest release.
People are always shocked to learn that. Him and Beverly Cleary are the only ‘name’ American writers from that generation that are still around.
As for Beverly Cleary -- WOW!!!! She's still alive? IMO, she is one of the finest writers, ever. Pure, beautiful, expressive prose, lean and clean. And at times laugh-out-loud funny.
Recently re-read both “Winds of War” and “War and Remembrance”. Both excellent books. Happy birthday, Mr.Wouk.
If you’re like me, you won’t be able to put it down.
Don’t sit there staring at the damn screen. Get the book, a pot of coffee, and a comfortable place to sit.
You start by opening the cover. You won’t stop until you close the other side.
I’ve re-read it every three years since printing. Each time there is something new that hits the gut.
I agree totally...I love his books. He’s my favorite author.
This is going to sound very silly and girl-y, but I’ve been waiting to buy the edition that matches the War and Remembrance that I bought.
But I guess I should try and get it right away.
Maybe this weekend. And maybe I can also finally obtain a copy of “A Canticle for Liebowitz” a book I’ve wanted to read for over 40 years but for some weird cosmic reason can’t ever seem to lay my hands on!
I think that book will either totally change my life or I’ll drop dead the instant I finish it.
Inside Outside was laugh out loud funny. Especially the Inside Stories.
Herman Wouk is an author I will miss. I recently had another author Ken Follet, who I really liked, let me down with his totally revisionist leftist end to his latest trilogy.
I’ve read all his novels over the years. For me, his most powerful book is “Armaggedon”..it’s the story of the post-war occupation of Germany, and the denazification of the country. For those who still think that nation building can work, it can, but only if you utterly destroy the country, and most of its leadership, first. You build from the rubble up.
So do I.
Beverly Cleary was also one of my favorite authors (along with Wouk) when I was growing up.
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