Bob Schwartz (1) (1960–)

Recently, I started reading the American humorist, S. J. Perelman. I quickly threw it down out of boredom, discovered a volume of Saki, and devoured that instead. There's a difference between corn and wit.

This book of running essays, is as corny as it gets. For example, I haven't seen so many ditties "sung to the tune of " - since reading Mad Magazine. Nor is Schwartz's 42-essay collection very informative about running and running culture. This may be a good selection for a pre-teen, male, interested in running. But I'm not sure it would hold the interest of any others interested in the sport.… (plus d'informations)

I have to say that this book did not make me laugh. I was very hopeful because a humorous approach to one of my main interests is always welcome. As I read through I Run, Therefore I am STILL Nuts! I could not help think that the humor was forced.

It was the equivalent of having a conversation with that person who repeats the same corny jokes over and over. Now imagine being at a party where everyone is like that! "Is it Tuesday, today?" "All day! Haha." Um, yeah, thanks bud. Not very witty.

There were some nuggets of wisdom in the writing but this is geared toward the novice runners. The illustrations were well done.

I'm sorry to say that I did not like this book. I was glad that the chapters were short and that there were illustrations every few pages.… (plus d'informations)