Monday, January 22, 2007
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Lessons To Be Learned!
YOU'RE LUCKY, YOU'RE FUNNY: How Life Becomes a Sitcom by Phil Rosenthal
This is a book by the Creator and Executive Producer of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Phil Rosenthal. I would like too share with you all some of my thoughts on this nonfiction book:
Phil Rosenthal tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of a number-one smash hit sitcom. Based on Ray Romano's actual life, the show took much of its material from Phil's equally, and hysterically dysfunctional family characters and experiencces. When Phil Rosenthal was a child he watched so a lot of T.V. and movie; which is bad in one way, but good in many others.
Little do most people know that watching movies and some TV shows, can help teachs us about lessons in life. Most people watch movies and TV for pure enjoyment, but what most people cannot find is the lessons of life that help teach us. The writers of the movies and TV shows that we watch put in the themes, or messages, that they want us to learn so deep, sometimes, that it is hard for us to find. It is up to you to actually take the time out of your enjoyment to find these lessons. Believe it or not, in the wackiest, dysfunctional, number-one smash hit sitcom or Oscar-winning movie, there is a lesson to be learned... It is up to you to look for those lessons!
I would like to share with you some excerpts from this book: YOU'RE LUCKY, YOU'RE FUNNY: How Life Becomes a Sitcom by Phil Rosenthal:
Phil Rosenthal "...was born in Queens in 1960, ..." (page 7)
This next excerpt is one of my favorite things that he mentions in his book (I am still reading this book)...
"We look to movies, TV shows, books, music, all the arts to express the things that are turly important to us, or that we have trouble with in real life, and maybe ... those are the same things. Kindness. Love your family (no matter how crazy). Enjoy your life. Those are the values that we have carries through from every show and movie that we laugh and cry with, right? And the great ones have something else in common: While you're laughing or crying or jumping at the story, the message they really want to get to you is coming through; the great ones say it without saying it. ... ... ... ... But at least sometimes, in our entertainment, in the arts we look for escape in, life works out a little better." (page 17-18)
This is a very good book for any of you who A) are fans of the show EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND or B) want to create/produce/write your own smash-hit sitcom!
I am still reading this book... I'm on page 100 out of 243 pages.
This is a book by the Creator and Executive Producer of EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, Phil Rosenthal. I would like too share with you all some of my thoughts on this nonfiction book:
Phil Rosenthal tells the behind-the-scenes story of the making of a number-one smash hit sitcom. Based on Ray Romano's actual life, the show took much of its material from Phil's equally, and hysterically dysfunctional family characters and experiencces. When Phil Rosenthal was a child he watched so a lot of T.V. and movie; which is bad in one way, but good in many others.
Little do most people know that watching movies and some TV shows, can help teachs us about lessons in life. Most people watch movies and TV for pure enjoyment, but what most people cannot find is the lessons of life that help teach us. The writers of the movies and TV shows that we watch put in the themes, or messages, that they want us to learn so deep, sometimes, that it is hard for us to find. It is up to you to actually take the time out of your enjoyment to find these lessons. Believe it or not, in the wackiest, dysfunctional, number-one smash hit sitcom or Oscar-winning movie, there is a lesson to be learned... It is up to you to look for those lessons!
I would like to share with you some excerpts from this book: YOU'RE LUCKY, YOU'RE FUNNY: How Life Becomes a Sitcom by Phil Rosenthal:
Phil Rosenthal "...was born in Queens in 1960, ..." (page 7)
This next excerpt is one of my favorite things that he mentions in his book (I am still reading this book)...
"We look to movies, TV shows, books, music, all the arts to express the things that are turly important to us, or that we have trouble with in real life, and maybe ... those are the same things. Kindness. Love your family (no matter how crazy). Enjoy your life. Those are the values that we have carries through from every show and movie that we laugh and cry with, right? And the great ones have something else in common: While you're laughing or crying or jumping at the story, the message they really want to get to you is coming through; the great ones say it without saying it. ... ... ... ... But at least sometimes, in our entertainment, in the arts we look for escape in, life works out a little better." (page 17-18)
This is a very good book for any of you who A) are fans of the show EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND or B) want to create/produce/write your own smash-hit sitcom!
I am still reading this book... I'm on page 100 out of 243 pages.
What do you like to read?
Please comment to this post and tell me what you like to read! I look forward to hearing about the books that you like to read!
Coming Soon: I'll tell you about what I like about some of the books that I am currently reading and have already read!
Coming Soon: I'll tell you about what I like about some of the books that I am currently reading and have already read!
Friday, January 19, 2007
Welcome!
I would like to introduce this blog that I would like to start to share thoughts on different books.
The following are some books that I would like to offer some suggested books that I recommend for you to read. If you have read any of the following novels, then, please post this blog with your thoughts to that novel.
A SINGLE SHARD - This book is by Linda Sue Park. It takes place during 12th Century Korea.
NIGHT -This is a book by Elie Weissel. It is a memoir that's a true account of Elie's experience in the Holocaust.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD - This is a book b y Harper Lee. It takes place in Maycomb, Alabama (fictional city). It takes place during the Civil Rights Movemenet.
THE KITE RIDER - This book is by Geradline McCaugrean. It takes place during 13th Century Cathay (China). It is a historical fiction novel.
When you post on this blog please keep in mind the following guidelines:
- The title of your post to this blogger, should be the name of the novel that you are sharing your thoughts.
- Post your thoughts to the theme(s), or the messages that are being taught in the novel.
- Post your thoughts on the book.
- I look forward to sharing book thoughts!
COMING SOON TO POST:
Books That I am Currently Reading; but still recommend: - more details to come...
YOU'RE LUCKY, YOU'RE FUNNY: HOW LIFE BECOMES A SITCOM - This book is by Phil Rosenthal. Phil tells about how he created the very popular comedy, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND.
the CATCHER in the RYE - This booksi by J.D. Salinger
The following are some books that I would like to offer some suggested books that I recommend for you to read. If you have read any of the following novels, then, please post this blog with your thoughts to that novel.
A SINGLE SHARD - This book is by Linda Sue Park. It takes place during 12th Century Korea.
NIGHT -This is a book by Elie Weissel. It is a memoir that's a true account of Elie's experience in the Holocaust.
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD - This is a book b y Harper Lee. It takes place in Maycomb, Alabama (fictional city). It takes place during the Civil Rights Movemenet.
THE KITE RIDER - This book is by Geradline McCaugrean. It takes place during 13th Century Cathay (China). It is a historical fiction novel.
When you post on this blog please keep in mind the following guidelines:
- The title of your post to this blogger, should be the name of the novel that you are sharing your thoughts.
- Post your thoughts to the theme(s), or the messages that are being taught in the novel.
- Post your thoughts on the book.
- I look forward to sharing book thoughts!
COMING SOON TO POST:
Books That I am Currently Reading; but still recommend: - more details to come...
YOU'RE LUCKY, YOU'RE FUNNY: HOW LIFE BECOMES A SITCOM - This book is by Phil Rosenthal. Phil tells about how he created the very popular comedy, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND.
the CATCHER in the RYE - This booksi by J.D. Salinger
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