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“This is not a book to promote tranquility, and readers in quest of peace of mind should look elsewhere,” writes Paul Fussell in the foreword to this original, sharp, tart, and thoroughly engaging work. The celebrated author focuses his lethal wit on habitual euphemizers, artistically pretentious third-rate novelists, sexual puritans, and the “Disneyfiers of life”. He moves from the inflammatory title piece on the morality of dropping the bomb on Hiroshima to a disquisition on the “naturist movement”, and more.

If you love to listen to audiobooks but ain't got a lot of time, poetry is perfect. You can listen to a poem or two to enjoy and ponder for the rest of your day. David Stoeckl brings to life a new book - his first collection of his poetry. All original works, his poems go from surface floaters to deep sounders and back again. Some coat the surface. Others are deeply spiritual. All are delightful to listen, take to heart, and share. But, don't take this ad's word for it. Poetry books make great gifts as well.