| Musings of an Old Man: Some prose and poetry to ponder Contributor(s): Smith, Richard J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1633935973 ISBN-13: 9781633935976 Publisher: Koehler Books OUR PRICE: $21.80 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2018 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Self-help | Aging - Poetry | Subjects & Themes - Inspirational & Religious |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 6" W x 9" (0.81 lbs) 132 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Musings of an Old Man: Some Prose and Poetry to Ponder is like a bowl of vegetable soup. Each selection is nourishing in itself, and in combination leave readers intellectually and emotionally satisfied. The selections are humorous, serious, thought-provoking and written with an economy of words. The subject matter ranges from the idiosyncrasies of the English language to observations of nature to living well in old age. Musings of an Old Man is a book that can be picked up and put down at any time. The short narratives, essays and poetry all address the everydays of life we often fail to notice. They prompt both smiles and tears. Each offers something to think about and discuss with others. All are to be enjoyed while giving the reader thoughts to ponder. |
Contributor Bio(s): Smith, Richard J.: - Dr. Richard J. Smith is Professor Emeritus, University of Wisconsin, Madison and recipient of a Distinguished Teaching Award from that university. His major emphases of study were the development of reading comprehension and the development of positive attitudes toward reading. His research and classroom practice determined that reading can be a springboard to higher-level thinking behaviors that increase reading pleasure. Professor Smith is author or co-author of five college textbooks on the teaching of reading and numerous instructional materials for the development of reading as a thinking process. In addition, he has published more than fifty articles in professional journals for teachers of reading and reading researchers. His professional career included classroom teaching, Director for Reading Development for the Madison, Wisconsin Schools and consultant to school districts at the national level. Since his retirement in 1990, Professor Smith has written numerous short stories and published two books, Life After Eighty and Once Upon a Christmas. The prose and poetry in this book were written during the four years he has resided in Bradenton, Florida Westminster Retirement Community. |
