Under the Big Top: A Season with the Circus
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (740 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0060527021 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Bruce Feiler is the author of six consecutive New York Times bestsellers, including Abraham, Where God Was Born, America's Prophet, The Council of Dads, and The Secrets of Happy Families. He is a columnist for the New York Times, a popular lecturer, and a frequent commentator on radio and television. He lives in
Far from conforming to the image of degenerates, the circus people the author met led rather conventional lives within their restricted world. Feiler admits the humor of clowns is "silly," and few readers are likely to share his admiration for acts like that of a young woman who juggles while hanging by her hair. Author tour. From Publishers Weekly After several years of work and travel abroad, Feiler (Learning to Bow) decided that joining the circus would be a good way to study America, as well as live a long-deferred childhood dream. Circus, which plays the South and Northeast. With performers from more than a dozen countries, this troupe was truly a melting pot, though mos
Nostalgia As a child of the 50's, the circus and the county fair were two things I looked forward to every year. Bruce Feiler brought the circus to life from the performers point of view with an entertaining account of the year he worked as a circus clown.. "gave me more respect for circus people" according to Cathy S. Topic and content is 5 stars. Writing held me down to a gave me more respect for circus people Cathy S Topic and content is 5 stars. Writing held me down to a 4 stars rating,HOWEVER this is to be expected from a new author doing an excellent job. While reading this I would say it is important to remember that it is ONE person's account of ONE circus during ONE season. The author appears to give an accurate account of his experiences. His book is neither sugary towards the circus nor is he cynical. He portrays the performers as being normal people during something that is unusual. I no. stars rating,HOWEVER this is to be expected from a new author doing an excellent job. While reading this I would say it is important to remember that it is ONE person's account of ONE circus during ONE season. The author appears to give an accurate account of his experiences. His book is neither sugary towards the circus nor is he cynical. He portrays the performers as being normal people during something that is unusual. I no. Manyblackbears said Circus life. Good story and book came in excellent condition. Great way to learn all about what really goes on in the circus.
Both a great American adventure and a rare entry into asheltered world, Under the Big Top describes one man's pursuit of every child's fantasy: running away to join the circus. Bruce Feiler's unforgettable year as a clown will forever change your view of one of the world's oldest art forms and remind you of how dreams can go horribly wrong -- and then miraculously come true.