Ipswich Out Of My Mind: More Amusing Musings About Life's Joys and Absurdities
"Ipswich Out Of My Mind", written by Bob Waite, a three-time winner of the New England Press Association's Best Column Award, is a product of memory, rooted in a place, Ipswich, Massachusetts. But the book ranges far and wide in terms of topic and deals with contemporary issues as well as those rooted in the past. It follows in the wake of the popular "Ipswich On My Mind," also a collection of essays from Ipswich Local News. The cover of both books claims to contain "amusing musings." Whether or not they achieve that is best left to the individual reader to decide. But the author does hope readers find the writing thought-provoking, and if an occasional chuckle escapes, so much the better.
Here is what others are saying about "Ipswich out Of My Mind" "Bob's unique voice leads with humor. But, nestled inside the gentle fun he pokes, is wisdom and insight. This book is a delight to read!"
-- Jackie Judd, Emmy Award-Winning ABC News Correspondent
"In Canada Bob is known as a great mentor to C-Suite executives. But as this collection demonstrates, his greatest strength is as a storyteller, in the mold of Canada's Stephen Leacock or America's Mark Twain. His writing is a delight."
--Jay Rosenzweig, CEO, Rosenzweig & Co., Toronto
"Bob evokes powerful memories while calling on us to fully appreciate all that surrounds us and enriches our lives right now. And how wonderful when it is accomplished with such gentle humor and grace."
--Steven Poskanzer, President Emeritus, Carleton College
"Bob Waite's writing is a delight-homespun yet wise, fortified by his sense of story, humor, and eye for the telling detail. He is a superb miniaturist - each piece is a nuanced carving. It is curl-up-by-the-fire writing, to be savoured."
-- Howard Green, best-selling author, and broadcaster
"Bob Waite is back with "Ipswich Out Of My Mind," his second compilation of columns about growing up in Clamtown and traveling far beyond. Reminiscing never had it so good!"
-- Janet Mackay-Smith, former Chronicle editor and long-time columnist
"Every time I dip into one his columns, I am transported to a sunny porch in Ipswich on a Saturday morning, enjoying a cup of coffee and a chat with my friend Bob. It's quite magical."
-- David Agnew, President, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto
"In an era of over-stuffed in-boxes, I somehow always find time to read Bob Waite's columns. Drawing on his personal experiences - from cub reporter to the pinnacles of politics and the business world - he shares personal stories of yesteryear that often provoke unexpected observations about current issues. And there are always laughs - lots of them!"
--Mike Petersen, Board Chair, BDC; former Group Head, U.S. Banking, TD
"If Ipswich is on your mind, you will surely enjoy this book. Bob Waite is a wonderful writer, an insightful memoirist, and a very funny man. Buy his book and I can assure you of many chuckles-even if Ipswich is far from your mind."
-- David Osborne, Author of Reinventing Government, The Coming, and other books.
"Bob has the keen ability to portray Ipswich in a way that lures the outsider in yet keeps his "regulars" (i.e. townie friends) laughing their socks off. I have had the joy of watching Bob's fan club wait in line to have him sign their books. Ipswich loves him!"
-- Betsy Frost, owner of the shop where Bob's book is the #1 Bestseller
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Here is what others are saying about "Ipswich out Of My Mind" "Bob's unique voice leads with humor. But, nestled inside the gentle fun he pokes, is wisdom and insight. This book is a delight to read!"
-- Jackie Judd, Emmy Award-Winning ABC News Correspondent
"In Canada Bob is known as a great mentor to C-Suite executives. But as this collection demonstrates, his greatest strength is as a storyteller, in the mold of Canada's Stephen Leacock or America's Mark Twain. His writing is a delight."
--Jay Rosenzweig, CEO, Rosenzweig & Co., Toronto
"Bob evokes powerful memories while calling on us to fully appreciate all that surrounds us and enriches our lives right now. And how wonderful when it is accomplished with such gentle humor and grace."
--Steven Poskanzer, President Emeritus, Carleton College
"Bob Waite's writing is a delight-homespun yet wise, fortified by his sense of story, humor, and eye for the telling detail. He is a superb miniaturist - each piece is a nuanced carving. It is curl-up-by-the-fire writing, to be savoured."
-- Howard Green, best-selling author, and broadcaster
"Bob Waite is back with "Ipswich Out Of My Mind," his second compilation of columns about growing up in Clamtown and traveling far beyond. Reminiscing never had it so good!"
-- Janet Mackay-Smith, former Chronicle editor and long-time columnist
"Every time I dip into one his columns, I am transported to a sunny porch in Ipswich on a Saturday morning, enjoying a cup of coffee and a chat with my friend Bob. It's quite magical."
-- David Agnew, President, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto
"In an era of over-stuffed in-boxes, I somehow always find time to read Bob Waite's columns. Drawing on his personal experiences - from cub reporter to the pinnacles of politics and the business world - he shares personal stories of yesteryear that often provoke unexpected observations about current issues. And there are always laughs - lots of them!"
--Mike Petersen, Board Chair, BDC; former Group Head, U.S. Banking, TD
"If Ipswich is on your mind, you will surely enjoy this book. Bob Waite is a wonderful writer, an insightful memoirist, and a very funny man. Buy his book and I can assure you of many chuckles-even if Ipswich is far from your mind."
-- David Osborne, Author of Reinventing Government, The Coming, and other books.
"Bob has the keen ability to portray Ipswich in a way that lures the outsider in yet keeps his "regulars" (i.e. townie friends) laughing their socks off. I have had the joy of watching Bob's fan club wait in line to have him sign their books. Ipswich loves him!"
-- Betsy Frost, owner of the shop where Bob's book is the #1 Bestseller
Ipswich Out Of My Mind: More Amusing Musings About Life's Joys and Absurdities
"Ipswich Out Of My Mind", written by Bob Waite, a three-time winner of the New England Press Association's Best Column Award, is a product of memory, rooted in a place, Ipswich, Massachusetts. But the book ranges far and wide in terms of topic and deals with contemporary issues as well as those rooted in the past. It follows in the wake of the popular "Ipswich On My Mind," also a collection of essays from Ipswich Local News. The cover of both books claims to contain "amusing musings." Whether or not they achieve that is best left to the individual reader to decide. But the author does hope readers find the writing thought-provoking, and if an occasional chuckle escapes, so much the better.
Here is what others are saying about "Ipswich out Of My Mind" "Bob's unique voice leads with humor. But, nestled inside the gentle fun he pokes, is wisdom and insight. This book is a delight to read!"
-- Jackie Judd, Emmy Award-Winning ABC News Correspondent
"In Canada Bob is known as a great mentor to C-Suite executives. But as this collection demonstrates, his greatest strength is as a storyteller, in the mold of Canada's Stephen Leacock or America's Mark Twain. His writing is a delight."
--Jay Rosenzweig, CEO, Rosenzweig & Co., Toronto
"Bob evokes powerful memories while calling on us to fully appreciate all that surrounds us and enriches our lives right now. And how wonderful when it is accomplished with such gentle humor and grace."
--Steven Poskanzer, President Emeritus, Carleton College
"Bob Waite's writing is a delight-homespun yet wise, fortified by his sense of story, humor, and eye for the telling detail. He is a superb miniaturist - each piece is a nuanced carving. It is curl-up-by-the-fire writing, to be savoured."
-- Howard Green, best-selling author, and broadcaster
"Bob Waite is back with "Ipswich Out Of My Mind," his second compilation of columns about growing up in Clamtown and traveling far beyond. Reminiscing never had it so good!"
-- Janet Mackay-Smith, former Chronicle editor and long-time columnist
"Every time I dip into one his columns, I am transported to a sunny porch in Ipswich on a Saturday morning, enjoying a cup of coffee and a chat with my friend Bob. It's quite magical."
-- David Agnew, President, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto
"In an era of over-stuffed in-boxes, I somehow always find time to read Bob Waite's columns. Drawing on his personal experiences - from cub reporter to the pinnacles of politics and the business world - he shares personal stories of yesteryear that often provoke unexpected observations about current issues. And there are always laughs - lots of them!"
--Mike Petersen, Board Chair, BDC; former Group Head, U.S. Banking, TD
"If Ipswich is on your mind, you will surely enjoy this book. Bob Waite is a wonderful writer, an insightful memoirist, and a very funny man. Buy his book and I can assure you of many chuckles-even if Ipswich is far from your mind."
-- David Osborne, Author of Reinventing Government, The Coming, and other books.
"Bob has the keen ability to portray Ipswich in a way that lures the outsider in yet keeps his "regulars" (i.e. townie friends) laughing their socks off. I have had the joy of watching Bob's fan club wait in line to have him sign their books. Ipswich loves him!"
-- Betsy Frost, owner of the shop where Bob's book is the #1 Bestseller
Here is what others are saying about "Ipswich out Of My Mind" "Bob's unique voice leads with humor. But, nestled inside the gentle fun he pokes, is wisdom and insight. This book is a delight to read!"
-- Jackie Judd, Emmy Award-Winning ABC News Correspondent
"In Canada Bob is known as a great mentor to C-Suite executives. But as this collection demonstrates, his greatest strength is as a storyteller, in the mold of Canada's Stephen Leacock or America's Mark Twain. His writing is a delight."
--Jay Rosenzweig, CEO, Rosenzweig & Co., Toronto
"Bob evokes powerful memories while calling on us to fully appreciate all that surrounds us and enriches our lives right now. And how wonderful when it is accomplished with such gentle humor and grace."
--Steven Poskanzer, President Emeritus, Carleton College
"Bob Waite's writing is a delight-homespun yet wise, fortified by his sense of story, humor, and eye for the telling detail. He is a superb miniaturist - each piece is a nuanced carving. It is curl-up-by-the-fire writing, to be savoured."
-- Howard Green, best-selling author, and broadcaster
"Bob Waite is back with "Ipswich Out Of My Mind," his second compilation of columns about growing up in Clamtown and traveling far beyond. Reminiscing never had it so good!"
-- Janet Mackay-Smith, former Chronicle editor and long-time columnist
"Every time I dip into one his columns, I am transported to a sunny porch in Ipswich on a Saturday morning, enjoying a cup of coffee and a chat with my friend Bob. It's quite magical."
-- David Agnew, President, Seneca Polytechnic, Toronto
"In an era of over-stuffed in-boxes, I somehow always find time to read Bob Waite's columns. Drawing on his personal experiences - from cub reporter to the pinnacles of politics and the business world - he shares personal stories of yesteryear that often provoke unexpected observations about current issues. And there are always laughs - lots of them!"
--Mike Petersen, Board Chair, BDC; former Group Head, U.S. Banking, TD
"If Ipswich is on your mind, you will surely enjoy this book. Bob Waite is a wonderful writer, an insightful memoirist, and a very funny man. Buy his book and I can assure you of many chuckles-even if Ipswich is far from your mind."
-- David Osborne, Author of Reinventing Government, The Coming, and other books.
"Bob has the keen ability to portray Ipswich in a way that lures the outsider in yet keeps his "regulars" (i.e. townie friends) laughing their socks off. I have had the joy of watching Bob's fan club wait in line to have him sign their books. Ipswich loves him!"
-- Betsy Frost, owner of the shop where Bob's book is the #1 Bestseller
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780985025847 |
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| Publisher: | Marlborough Books |
| Publication date: | 09/21/2023 |
| Pages: | 218 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d) |
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