There is no doubt that if Ben Franklin were somehow able to transport himself to the 20th. century he would write another Poor Richard's Almanack. He wrote 30 some in his own time. Poor Richard' Almanack for the 20th. Century is written exactly as ole Ben would have written it. Each month begins with a humorous poem. Then comments on modern day America are made from Ben's 18th. Century point of view. Comments on Bonds and Money Markets, Weight Watchers and Computers. Neil Wyrick helped Ben. He has been portraying him now for over a quarter of a century. They have become quite close. Neil even enabled Ben to appear on an NBC television special. Some sample comments he makes are as follows: "If you belong to Weight Watchers, or should, you would do well to remember: Eat to live and not live to eat. To lengthen thy life, lessen thy meals. A fat kitchen, a lean will." Or for your guest room wall, " Fish and visitors smell in three days."
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"Comments on Neil Wyrick's Writing Style" "His style is easy reading all the way with plenty of punch." -- H. Larry Gore, Florida Veterinary Medical Association
"His writing is helpful and thought provoking." -- Marguerite Panetti, Carolina Club of Printing House Craft
"His writing is helpful and thought provoking." -- Marguerite Panetti, Carolina Club of Printing House Craft
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The style and content of this book is captivating. It is a completely unusual approach to letting people get inside the mind of this beloved statesman and inventor.
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Proverbs for Life,
By Edwin T. Cook (Florida) - See all my reviews
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I enjoyed reading this brief collection of poems and proverbs. The thought provoking and inspirational writings have encouraged me to keep life's situations in perspective. This small book is loaded with timely words of wisdom.
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