Description: Mobituaries by Mo Rocca From popular TV correspondent and writer Rocca comes a charmingly irreverent and rigorously researched book that celebrates the dead people who made life worth living. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description From beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and humorist Mo Rocca, an entertaining and rigorously researched book that celebrates the dead people who have long fascinated him.Mo Rocca has always loved obituaries—reading about the remarkable lives of global leaders, Hollywood heavyweights, and innovators who changed the world. But not every notable life has gotten the send-off it deserves. His quest to right that wrong inspired Mobituaries, his #1 hit podcast. Now with Mobituaries, the book, he has gone much further, with all new essays on artists, entertainers, sports stars, political pioneers, founding fathers, and more. Even if you know the names, youve never understood why they matter...until now.Take Herbert Hoover: before he was president, he was the "Great Humanitarian," the man who saved tens of millions from starvation. But after less than a year in the White House, the stock market crashed, and all the good he had done seemed to be forgotten. Then theres Marlene Dietrich, well remembered as a screen goddess, less remembered as a great patriot. Alongside American servicemen on the front lines during World War II, she risked her life to help defeat the Nazis of her native Germany. And what about Billy Carter and historys unruly presidential brothers? Were they neer-do-well liabilities…or secret weapons? Plus, Mobits for dead sports teams, dead countries, the dearly departed station wagon, and dragons. Yes, dragons.Rocca is an expert researcher and storyteller. He draws on these skills here. With his dogged reporting and trademark wit, Rocca brings these men and women back to life like no one else can. Mobituaries is an insightful and unconventional account of the people who made life worth living for the rest of us, one that asks us to think about who gets remembered, and why. Author Biography Mo Rocca is a correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, host of The Henry Fords Innovation Nation, and host and creator of the Cooking Channels My Grandmothers Ravioli, in which he learned to cook from grandmothers and grandfathers across the country. Hes also a frequent panelist on NPRs hit weekly quiz show Wait Wait…Dont Tell Me! Rocca spent four seasons as a correspondent on Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He began his career in TV as a writer and producer for the Emmy and Peabody Award–winning PBS childrens series Wishbone. As an actor, Mo starred on Broadway in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Rocca is the author of All the Presidents Pets, a historical novel about White House pets and their role in presidential decision-making. Review Quote "Once again Mo Rocca delivers a funny and smart offering whilst punning off his first name." --Jon Stewart "Im dead keen to read it and alive with joy at not being included."-- P. J. ORourke , author of, most recently, None of My Business "[Mo Roccas obituaries have] a rare and welcome generosity of spirit...They revisit people who died long ago but were denied full appreciation. Theyre exhumation as celebration. -- Frank Bruni, New York Times Opinion Columnist Details ISBN1501197622 Author Mo Rocca Pages 384 Publisher Simon & Schuster Year 2019 ISBN-10 1501197622 ISBN-13 9781501197628 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2019-11-14 Short Title Mobituaries Language English Subtitle Great Lives Worth Reliving DEWEY 920 Audience General/Trade UK Release Date 2019-11-14 Imprint Simon & Schuster Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2019-11-14 NZ Release Date 2019-11-14 US Release Date 2019-11-14 Illustrations 2-C throughout We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:126071243;
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