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Kurt Vonnegut at a Glance

Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (November 11, 1922 - April 11, 2007) was an American novelist known for works blending satire, black comedy, and science fiction, such as Slaughterhouse-Five (1969), Cat's Cradle (1963), and Breakfast of Champions (1973).  source: Wikipedia

New Book! Armageddon in Retrospect

The first and only collection of unpublished works by Kurt Vonnegut since his death-a fitting tribute to the author, and an essential contribution to the discussion of war, peace, and humanity's tendency toward violence.
Armageddon in Retrospect

Armageddon in Retrospect

by: Kurt Vonnegut

Amazon Price: $1.87 (as of 02/17/2012)Buy Now

Armageddon in Retrospect is a collection of twelve new and unpublished writings on war and peace. Imbued with Vonnegut's trademark rueful humor, the pieces range from a visceral nonfiction recollection of the destruction of Dresden during World War II-an essay that is as timely today as it was then-to a painfully funny short story about three Army privates and their fantasies of the perfect first meal upon returning home from war, to a darker, more poignant story about the impossibility of shielding our children from the temptations of violence. Also included are Vonnegut's last speech as well as an assortment of his artwork, and an introduction by the author's son, Mark Vonnegut. Armageddon in Retrospect says as much about the times in which we live as it does about the genius of the writer.

Great Kurt Vonnegut Stuff from Amazon

I first read Breakfast of Champions while in high school, and I was forever hooked.

A few years ago, as I was recovery from a surgery, I asked my wife to bring a few Vonnegut books to the hospital. She brought me every one in my collection, and I read three in three days. I don't recommend that. Pace yourself.

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Great Vonnegut quotes

Those who believe in telekinetics, raise my hand

Maturity is a bitter disappointment for which no remedy exists, unless laughter can be said to remedy anything.

There is a tragic flaw in our precious Constitution, and I don't know what can be done to fix it. This is it: Only nut cases want to be president.

Another flaw in the human character is that everybody wants to build and nobody wants to do maintenance.

Here's what I think the truth is: We are all addicts of fossil fuels in a state of denial, about to face cold turkey.

Lots more here

Interview with Kurt Vonnegut

Sadly, we lost Kurt Vonnegut in April of this year. This was one of his last interviews.
NOW | A Tribute To Kurt Vonnegut | PBS
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