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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
Garrison Keillor's best story compilation ever
This CD compilation 16 of the finest stories in the history of the famed, long-running radio show "A Prarie Home Companion". The stories come under four headings: "Faith", "Hope", "Love", and "Humor". Some of the best stories from this package include "Smokes", a brilliant story of a father's attempt at quitting...
Published on January 27, 2001
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Great for a long drive
This CD is great for a long drive, or long flight, it is entertaining and better than a book on tape. It can be a little boring at times.
Published on September 17, 2007 by Gary Fraser
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66 of 66 people found the following review helpful:
Garrison Keillor's best story compilation ever, January 27, 2001
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This CD compilation 16 of the finest stories in the history of the famed, long-running radio show "A Prarie Home Companion". The stories come under four headings: "Faith", "Hope", "Love", and "Humor". Some of the best stories from this package include "Smokes", a brilliant story of a father's attempt at quitting smoking out of pure guilt. "Let us Pray" tells the story of Pastor Inquvist and the stir up he causes among his congregation. "A Trip to Grand Rapids" is about a weekend getaway gone horribly wrong. "Truckstop" is the painfully hilarious account of the events both before and after Florian Krebsbach accidentally leaves his wife Myrtle at a truckstop. "Homecoming" is the story of Karl Krebsbach and his nightmarish experience on the day of his daughter's High School homecoming. These and many other brilliant stories make an amazing array of the Lake Wobegon experience.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
An excellent CD from Lake Wobegon, October 18, 1998
This review is from: Humor: Stories from the Collection More News from Lake Wobegon (Audio CD)
This CD had me laughing out loud especially the story "Homecoming" which involves the confrontation between the Lake Wobegon homecoming parade (headed by a tank - of course) and a truck with a different type of tank - a septic one. In terms of big comic set pieces, I don't think GK has bettered this one (not even the classic "Living Flag")
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
Thank goodness there's More News from Lake Wobegon!, June 1, 2000
These tapes are an absolute must for anyone who enjoys heartwarming, humorous stories. I've listened to them many times and have never tired of them. All the stories are memorable, but one in particular stands out in my mind. A young man overhears his father telling someone that his son is a "pretty good boy." The son thinks to himself that this was the closest his father ever came to saying, "I love you," and it was close enough for him.Garrison Keillor's voice is very enchanting. He even sings a little on the tapes. For a fun, old-fashioned evening I suggest friends and family gather round with a plate of oatmeal cookies and a mug of hot chocolate and listen to More News from Lake Wobegon.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Can't wait for bed, April 9, 2000
I can't wait to go to bed, pop in a cassette and listen to more stories from the lake. This is America at it's finest and funniest moments. Two thumbs up to all the people of lake Wobegon for making me laugh and making me go to bed early.
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Classic Keillor, March 2, 2009
This review is from: Humor: Stories from the Collection More News from Lake Wobegon (Audio CD)
Some of Keillor's funniest News From Lake Wobegon moments, perfect for anyone new to the writer's work and a welcome addition to every die-hard fan's Prairie Home Companion collection.
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Humor: Stories from the Collection More News from Lake Wobegon, January 14, 2008
This review is from: Humor: Stories from the Collection More News from Lake Wobegon (Audio CD)
This is not only funny, and I mean at times very funny. It was relaxing and interesting. It held my 19 year old daughters attention and that was nice to be able to share something our whole family could enjoy. The stories are something we all could relate to. Rare
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Great for a long drive, September 17, 2007
This CD is great for a long drive, or long flight, it is entertaining and better than a book on tape. It can be a little boring at times.
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Funny and then soothing, August 16, 2007
I love to give these collections of monologues to folks who are experiencing a long recovery from surgery or undergoing medical treatment. The monologues are funny to listen to, and after they have listened to them a time or two, just hearing Garrison Keillor's soothing voice has a calming effect. The stories from Lake Wobegon are the best sleeping potions available--and there are no side effects other than falling asleep with a smile on your face.
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Disappointing news, May 23, 2007
Garrison Keillor has a wonderful way with words, but this CD was disappointing. The stories dragged on too long and sometimes with no purpose in the end or sentiment to remember. Keillor can do much better. He is usually a great story teller. He seemed to run out of steam on this 4hour tape. This will still not deter me from buying and listening to other news from Lake Wobegon.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
More News from Lake Wobegon, August 25, 2006
My husband had an aneurysm and now has trouble reading. He loves to listen to Garrison Keillor.
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