Bright Orange Sweater-Coat: Fiction and Nonfiction [Paperback]

Timothy Goddard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 15, 2004

Bright Orange Sweater-Coat is the product of four years of musings in the most formative period of this young author. Encompassing a wide range of subjects, it is a potpourri of thoughtful ruminations and light-hearted reflections.This talented young man, who will without a doubt become a major voice of our age, elicits both hearty laughter and genuine introspection from any reader. His narrative voice is nothing short of delightful as he weaves his stories, essays, and his novella The Women of Andrôs.Timothy Goddard, with a stockpile of diverse knowledge characteristic of a Renaissance man, puts to shame the hordes of youthful writers who meekly test their voices. This collection is Mr. Goddard's confident expression rooted in rare talent.

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About the Author

Timothy Goddard is a student, author, playwright, pundit and Puget Sound native, currently studying history and biology in the Twin Cities area, often while wearing a bright orange sweater-coat.

Product Details

• Paperback: 142 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse, Inc. (February 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595311016
• ISBN-13: 978-0595311019
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,903,103 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wise and Entertaining, March 29, 2004

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Steven McMullen (Grand Rapids, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bright Orange Sweater-Coat: Fiction and Nonfiction (Paperback)

When I picked up Mr. Goddard's book, I expected some well written, well thought out essays, and enjoyable stories. These I found. What I also found was writing which contained surpising wisdom, considering the unassuming title. I continually find myself thinking back to one piece or another in this work, as a reference in life. From refreshing perspectives on life in politics to thoughtful analogies about God and romance, this book contains such a wealth and variety of wisdom.
That is why I gave it five stars. I have read many books of many varieties, but I know this one will not simply be shuffled amnong them in my mind, but had created an indellible mark on my thinking.

2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bright Orange Warning Sign, January 17, 2005

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Copernicus A Brown (St. Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bright Orange Sweater-Coat: Fiction and Nonfiction (Paperback)

The author of this book, whose writing chops appear to have been honed primarily by his experiences as editor of his college newspaper, presents the face of a person who is both self-aware and soul-searching, but against the larger context of the recycled right wing tripe (Republican = Christian; Democrat = Atheist; No other options exist) he publishes on his personal weblog, the projected circumspection is frankly difficult to believe. The single most effective line in the entire volume: "If nothing else...when this is all over I'll be able to say that I spent the night in a Mexican jail." This bit of dark humor is overshadowed by the poorly executed "Blue-Haired Conservative," a piece largely composed of self-important boasting ("Ooh, look at me, I'm gnarly AND a republican AND totally original!") and personal propaganda. If that sort of writing turns your crank, by all means, buy this book.

3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of wisdom, alotta funk, April 28, 2004

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God's Prophet from Nebraska (Nebraska, of course) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bright Orange Sweater-Coat: Fiction and Nonfiction (Paperback)

Mr. Gottard outdid himself this time. The book contains many unforgetable tales that anyone with a modicum of goodsense and humor can relate to. My only complaint is that I find the book's conservative dogma troubling, but what can one expect from America's next O'Reilly. Honestly, I'm waiting for the O'Goddard factor. It should be a real hoot! (hoot being an allusion to the owl, the universal symbol of wisdom) Not only does the book relay insightful stories, but the lessons are beyond this world! Literally, one can feel a strong sense of the trascendent within these pages. Lovely, absolutely lovely. I'd give the author a kiss if I only could!