Tag Archives: Dave Eggers

The Books: A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, by Dave Eggers

Posted on August 5, 2011 by sheila

Daily Book Excerpt: Memoirs: Next book on the Memoir/Letters/Journals shelf is A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, by Dave Eggers When this book came out in 2000, it seemed to me as though it had taken over the world. I … Continue reading →

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“We’re grown-ups; we know better, but we’re afraid.” – Maurice Sendak

Posted on October 10, 2009 by sheila

Fantastic three-way interview with 81-year-old Maurice Sendak, Dave Eggers and Spike Jonze. Must-read! What do you say to parents who think the Wild Things film may be too scary? Sendak: I would tell them to go to hell. That’s a … Continue reading →

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Snippets. No Context.

Posted on September 14, 2006 by sheila

“So what do you want?” “I want the whole package.” “You want the whole package.” “Yup.” “Husband, kids, picket fence.” “I don’t need the picket fence. I’m too urban.” “But everything else?” “Yup. But I have about two eggs left. … Continue reading →

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