| The Way I Heard It Contributor(s): Rowe, Mike (Author) |
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ISBN: 1432872761 ISBN-13: 9781432872762 Publisher: Thorndike Press Large Print OUR PRICE: $32.29 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Humor | Topic - History - Performing Arts | Storytelling - History | Essays |
| Dewey: 818.602 |
| LCCN: 2019040999 |
| Physical Information: 1.2" H x 5.8" W x 8.6" (1.25 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Executive producer and host Mike Rowe presents a delightfully entertaining, seriously fascinating collection of his favorite episodes from America's #1 short-form podcast, The Way I Heard It, along with a host of personal memories, ruminations, and insights. It's a captivating must-read. The Way I Heard It presents thirty-five mysteries "for the curious mind with a short attention span." Every one is a trueish tale about someone you know, filled with facts that you don't. Movie stars, presidents, bloody do-gooders, and villains--they're all here, waiting to shake your hand, hoping you'll remember them. Delivered with Mike's signature blend of charm, wit, and ingenuity, their stories are part of a larger mosaic--a memoir full of surprising revelations, sharp observations, and intimate, behind-the-scenes moments drawn from Mike's own remarkable life and career. |
Contributor Bio(s): Rowe, Mike: - Mike Rowe is best known as the executive producer and host of the hit shows Dirty Jobs, Somebody's Gotta Do It, and Returning the Favor. He also hosts the podcast The Way I Heard It, a collection of short stories for the "curious mind with a short attention span." As CEO of the mikeroweWORKS foundation, Mike has led the effort to close America's widening skills gap and facilitated the granting of millions of dollars in work ethic scholarships. |