Ask Marilyn
by Marilyn Vos Savant
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Author: Marilyn Vos SavantEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1994-10
ISBN: 0312951817
Number of pages: 333
Publisher: St Martins Mass Market Paper
Book Reviews of Ask Marilyn
Book Review: One of the Best of All Time
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this book back in 1992. It has been a favorite through the years. There is so much information (and wisdom) contained within these pages that it is always fun to re-read every few years. In addition, it is an excellent source for `bar bets' if you are so inclined.
This book is laid out in my preferred style, that is, main topics that contain related questions with short, easy to understand answers. I really appreciate Marilyn's style of answers which is accomplished in a matter of fact way with a heavy sprinkling of humor. In fact, the most enjoyable aspect of this book is the fact that Marilyn does not attempt to come across as smarter than the rest of us (which she is) or better in any sense.
For content, there are 5 main section: (1) The Pleasure and Pain of Being Human. (2) Politics and the Press. (3) Nature at Work and at Play. (4) Thinking About Thinking. (5) Questions That Need No Answers. Each section consists of between 6 to 10 subcategories. You are guaranteed to find at something that fascinates and thrills.
I am disappointed that it is no longer carried by Amazon. With the tons of trash material out there, one would like to think that the better works would continue to survive on this website. Sadly, we must look elsewhere.
Now if she would only write more often.
I hope you find this opinion helpful.
Michael L. Gooch
Author of Wingtips with Spurs
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