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    King of the Mild Frontier
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    King of the Mild Frontier

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    About this audiobook

    Do You Know:

    •A good reason to be phobic about oysters and olives?
    •That you can step inside a roaring coal furnace and feet cool?
    •That Jesus had an older brother?
    •How shutting your mouth can help you avoid brain surgery?
    •How to avoid cow-pies during your baptism?
    •How to survive in the winter wilderness with only a fishing pole and a sausage?

    Chris Crutcher
    knows the answers to these
    things and more.
    And once you have read about Chris Crutcher's life as a dateless, broken-toothed, scabbed-over, God-fearing dweeb, and once you have contemplated his ascension to the buckskin-upholstered throne of the King of the Mild Frontier, you will close this book, close your eyes and hold it to your chest, and say, "I, too, can be an author."
    Hell, anyone can.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPenguin Random House Audio
    Release dateDec 13, 2005
    ISBN9781400094783
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    • 4/5
      Love this book and nearly everything by this author. Apparently he grew up in de olden days when kids were allowed to be mean to one another, it was even expected. This book shows some of how Chris Crutcher got to be who he is today and why he writes that awesome Y.A. books that he does. Books that tackle subjects with humor and compassion that would easily cause some to want to ban them. They are so full of wisdom.
    • 2/5
      Less than compelling. I'll stick to his fiction.
    • 4/5
      Looking forward to hearing Chris talk at next weekend's Children's Literature conference here in Singapore. Hilarious memoir... Parts would be great as a read-aloud to students. Now to read or re-read a few of his YA books.
    • 4/5
      This book was actually quite funny. I had only read one of Crutcher's books before reading his autobiography, and I can definitely see how his work and life shape his writing. I laughed quite often while reading this book and I may pick up more of Crutcher's work as a result.
    • 5/5
      Chris Crutcher has written a hilarious book about his life. The book is essentially short episodes of his life growing up in the small town of Cascade, Idaho. He writes about how he was a cry baby when he was a little boy and which later attributes to an anger management problem. He tells tales of how his brother used to trick him into doing things, like urinating in a heating vent in their house. He also talks about his crush on a young girl and his troubles with love. The book is very comical and tells mostly of mishaps from his childhood. Its a wonderful coming of age story for anyone to read. It will help younger audiences to see that what is serious and stressful as a child, ends up being funny as an adult. I really enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to anyone.
    • 3/5
      This book was a class requirement. I've never heard of Chris Crutcher, and wondered why his memoir was considered "Young Adult" at my local library. Now I know - he's a YA author. The stories he tells are entertaining, if not quaint in that "grandpa remembering the good ol' days sort of way". Some of the things he discusses can relate to any generation, such as the death of a young friend, others can only exist in a by-gone day (such as the antics discussed in Chapter 5). It was a humorous, light read - reminded me a lot of Jean Shepherd's In God We Trust (aka A Christmas Story) - but I can't help but feel I'd enjoy it more if I was either a) over the age of 50 or b) a Chris Crutcher fan.
    • 4/5
      Very funny book . I think Chris Crutcher would be a great guy to have a beer with. His brother not so much. I so loved the stories of his childhood. Especially peeing into the furnace. Can't recommend this book enough!
    • 5/5
      Got to read some more of Crutcher's fiction after listening to this book! Funny, irreverent, and sometimes a pain in the butt, Crutcher's anecdotes about his formative years are engaging. It was his take on himself as an author (particularly an author of books which have been frequently challenged) and his commitment to valuing the voices of the unheard and those that have been through hardships that moved me.
    • 4/5
      This book is an interesting look at the life of young adult author Chris Crutcher. It was a quick read. I think the book gives much insight to many of Crutcher's fiction novels. I liked the book, but wouldn't recommend it to someone that hasn't read at least a couple of Crutcher's books.The strengths included an honest look at Crutcher's life, though he does acknowledge both at the beginning and end of the book that it is the story of his life as he remembers it and memories aren't always accurate. I also think that many of the stories Crutcher tells about sibling rivalry and the desire to fit in are ones that many readers can relate to.The weaknesses would include many references to Crutcher's books that it really helps to have read.
    • 5/5
      Absolutely hysterically funny. One of the most enjoyable memoirs I've ever read
    • 5/5
      Ever wonder what childhood was like for your favorite author? Not just the “born in the country, raised in a log cabin,” sort of thing, but the embarrassing, mind-boggling moments in high school or church or on the summer job? Well here’s your answer. Chris Crutcher writes his own ill-advised biography that will answer a lot of your questions about how he started writing and where his stories come from. Did you ever ask yourself how the term Stotan came into existence? Or how the author got the inspiration for Angus? Or maybe you just wanted to be let in on the secret of Esus, Jesus’s older brother. This hilarious biography tells the story of how the crybaby of the Crutcher family became one of the best writers for young adults.Crutcher’s autobiography is funny and touching. While he brings up some difficult issues (particularly his relationship with his parents), he mostly keeps the story lighthearted. After reading about Crutcher’s life, you begin to understand some of the trends in his characters. He skillfully connects his childhood stories with deeper meanings that make the reader stop and think.
    • 5/5
      Autobiography of Chris Crutcher. It made me laugh, it made me cry. His writing is always powerful and evokes emotions.