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Title: Rules for the Unruly : Living an Unconventional Life by Marion Winik ISBN: 0-7432-1603-2 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 10 April, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.4 (5 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Written for High School Students
Comment: When I saw the title for this book I was interested because I've felt that my own life has been unconventional. But, I was disappointed because what this book should have been called is: Advice to High School Students. The whole book is written around what advice Marion Winik gives to her high school class during a reunion. That is fine if you happen to be 18 years old and have no experience in the world yet - and the book is useful in that regard, but I'm 37 and most the advice she gives is basic stuff. My problem with this book is that the title is simply misleading, nowhere does it explain on the book or its cover that it is written for high school age people - you don't learn that until you've already made the purchase.
Rating: 4
Summary: Unpretentious, interesting, encouraging
Comment: Although it is pitched to readers as an advice book, Rules for the Unruly reads more like a collection of endearing, heartfelt life stories told by someone who is genuinely grateful to be alive. I expected something different, but her style doesn't disappoint.
Lively and sincere, Winik knows how to give her opinion on important, emotionally-charged subjects without the finger wagging and judgement. Truly, she's a credit to her own generation and the kind of teacher younger generations so sorely need.
Rating: 5
Summary: "Real-Life" Wisdom from an Accomplished Author
Comment: Marion Winik has been a favorite of mine since "First Comes Love" which I devoured, gave to a friend, and missed terribly until I found more copies (one to keep & re-read, & others for new friends). From a wise woman, who has learned through lots of passionate living, this book brings more generous self-disclosure illustrating her "Rules" for other "Unrulies" like her. Having lived within more conventional bounds myself, I take great vicarious pleasure in Winik's adventures; I have nothing but admiration for the learning that she acquired. As a reader half a century beyond my teen years, I can't imagine anyone of any age not gaining from this book and appreciating this remarkable author. And on Mothers' Day, 2001, I especially appreciate her chapter titled "Be Gentle With Your Parents." Here's another Winik book I want to give to all my friends.
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Title: First Comes Love by Marion Winik ISBN: 0679765557 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 27 May, 1997 List Price(USD): $19.00 |
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Title: Telling by MARION WINIK ISBN: 0679755225 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 14 March, 1995 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Lunch-Box Chronicles : Notes from the Parenting Underground by Marion Winik ISBN: 0375701702 Publisher: Vintage Pub. Date: 02 November, 1999 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire ISBN: 0060987103 Publisher: Regan Books Pub. Date: 06 November, 1996 List Price(USD): $15.00 |
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Title: The Price of Loyalty: George W. Bush, the White House, and the Education of Paul O'Neill by Ron Suskind ISBN: 0743255453 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Pub. Date: 13 January, 2004 List Price(USD): $26.00 |
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