Writer Ferrets: Chasing the Muse (Bach, Richard. Ferret Chronicles, V. 3.) [ABRIDGED] [AUDIOBOOK] [UNABRIDGED] (Audio Cassette)

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Bach stumbled in the first two volumes of his new series of fables (Air Ferrets Aloft and Rescue Ferrets at Sea), but this effort recaptures some of the sense of wonder that made Jonathan Livingston Seagull a runaway bestseller. The protagonists are a pair of aspiring writers, Budgeron Ferret and his mate, Danielle, who are keen to climb the literary ladder. Budgeron, despite bouts of writer's block, has high hopes after selling a few short stories to some low-level magazines, and he hits it big when he publishes a series of novels for young ferrets (called kits). Meanwhile, Danielle pens a controversial romance "for the fun of it," which quickly becomes a bestseller. Much of the second half of the novel deals with the book tour that Danielle and Budgeron undertake together after becoming a successful literary couple. As hackneyed as the plot sounds, Bach's love of animals and reverence for the creative process keep the novel from becoming overly mawkish and sentimental; the icing on the cake is some tongue-in-cheek insight into the publishing process. The book also features crisp plotting, which was missing from the first two volumes of The Ferret Chronicles, and Bach's decision to avoid dwelling on the differences between the human world and his imagined ferret equivalent helps keep the prose economical. This is a lovable, entertaining story, which will tug at the heartstrings of even the most jaded.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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As part of a longstanding series, Bach's book here introduces Budgeron and Danielle, two married writer ferrets in conflict: she writes best sellers, he is striving to craft the great ferret novel.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Abridged edition (October 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743526414
• ISBN-13: 978-0743526418
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,440,457 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A message of hope, September 13, 2003

By	Gary D. Foster (Clyde, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Writer Ferrets: Chasing the Muse (Hardcover)

I have always been a fan of Richard Bach. I constantly find myself drawn to the simplicity of his writing and the complexity of his message and this book is no exception.

My own life has been full of loss for the last several years. Loss of hope, loss of career, loss of my marriage, loss of trust in my world... all of these have conspired to rob me of my dreams. Picking up this book on a whim, I felt all my hopes come rushing back in to fill the void inside of me.

I have always (since I was a small child) dreamed of writing. I was never able to garner the courage to actually attempt it, and I couldn't ever explain to anyone why. Finally, after losing so much in my life I finally managed to gain the courage to reach out to my dream with both hands and chase it wherever it might lead. This courage is due in great part to Mr. Bach and this book, and I will be forever in his debt.

He captures the frustration and elation of the creative process beautifully. Yes, he writes simply, and yes at times he's a bit sappy. This is part of the charm and if you are too jaded or too cynical to appreciate it then I truly feel sorry for you.

Do yourself a favor. Buy this book. Read this book. Enjoy this book. If you are an aspiring writer, if you know an aspiring writer, or if you just simply love the simplicity of openly and honestly chasing your dreams you NEED this book.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book For Children Of All Ages, November 2, 2002

By	Florence Cardinal "http://www.florencecardina... (Bonnyville, AB Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Writer Ferrets: Chasing the Muse (Hardcover)

It isn't often I "gush" about a book, but I will about this one. Yesterday I opened to the first page of "The Ferret Chronicles - Writer Ferrets: Chasing the muse." I have just finished it.

This could well be classed a children's book, as could most books by Richard Bach: "Jonathon Livingston Seagull," "There's No Such Place as Far Away."

But this one, about a pair of ferrets and how they find their "muse" is both informative and inspirational. I would recommend it to any aspiring writer.

And, if it needs a childlike mind to read and enjoy it, then I must have such a mind, and I'm proud of it.

"Writer Ferrets: Chasing the Muse": by Richard Bach. A good book for all children, no matter what their age.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A charming little tale, October 12, 2002

By	John K. Palchak (Champaign, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Writer Ferrets: Chasing the Muse (Hardcover)

Richard Bach weaves a fascinating yarn concerning the joys and struggles of being a writer. The story focuses on a writer struggling to write "The Great Ferret Novel"....in the meantime, he makes his living writing other "lesser" works. A great story about success, failure, and staying true to your inner muse. Highly recommended for children, adults, and anyone who's ever taken pen to paper because it felt good, and not because they had to.