Uncivilized Beasts and Shameless Hellions: Travels with an NPR Correspondent
by John F Burnett
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Read in April, 2008
Having always enjoyed NPR, I recently discovered that their reporters are fairly entertaining writers as well. I didn’t strike out to find other reporters who’d published books, but after reading Sarah Vowell, I was interested in picking up John Burnett’s book when I noticed he too reported for NPR.
Not unlike Vowell, Burnett has a breezy, relaxed style to his writing that’s instantly accessible and easy to devour. It’s not, however, devoid of emotion, as he frequently finds him...more
Not unlike Vowell, Burnett has a breezy, relaxed style to his writing that’s instantly accessible and easy to devour. It’s not, however, devoid of emotion, as he frequently finds him...more
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Read in July, 2007
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Journalists/NPR Fans
This is such a well written book! The stories toward the beginning are riveting, some of the later ones not as much. But he is such an amazing writer you will be drawn in, no doubt, and he takes you to all the big stories of the past 15 years. His account of Katrina and experiences in Iraq are incredible to read. (If you like NPR at all you will love this)
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Read in January, 2008
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npr listeners and fans of travel writing
