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I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)

By: Stephen Colbert
Narrated by: Tom Hanks, Stephen Colbert (introduction)
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Publisher's summary

The story of a pole, searching for his purpose in life.

"The perfect gift to give a child or grandchild for their high school or college graduation. Also Father's Day. Also, other times."
—Stephen Colbert

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying reference material will be available in your My Library section along with the audio.

©2012 Stephen Colbert (P)2012 Hachette

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"The sad thing is, I like it." (Maurice Sendak)

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A good quick chuckle

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, it's light, funny, but really only get it if you are obsessed with Colbert.

What did you like best about this story?

Humor

What does Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert (introduction) bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The banter between the two

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes

Any additional comments?

Cool that they give all proceeds to american GI vets.

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Surprisingly adorably clever

Would you listen to I Am a Pole (And So Can You!) again? Why?

I have listened to it more than once

Who was your favorite character and why?

There is really only one character, however, the banter between Tom Hanks and Steven Colbert was fun to hear.

Any additional comments?

This was really clever, and Tom Hanks' Narration added a lot to it. It would not have been as good to read - something that is very rare for me to say. It's hard to describe without spoiling the surprise at the end. The proceeds go to a relevant charity. It is very short, yet very worthwhile.

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Fun, but silly

Is there anything you would change about this book?

What's to change? It is what it is.

Which character – as performed by Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert (introduction) – was your favorite?

Tom Hanks

Could you see I Am a Pole (And So Can You!) being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

It's called "The Colbert Report"

Any additional comments?

Hanks is really funny.

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okay okay I did laugh

no idea what to expect but how could it be bad?
and then I laughed. well done.

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A Totally Relatable Storyline


This story is a nonstop emotional rollercoaster with something everyone can relate to. I laughed, I cried, I cheered, I booed, I shook my head in confusion and despair. Tom Hanks is the only person with the range of talents that could do justice to Stephen Colbert's literary masterpiece. Thank you both for bring words on flat pieces of paper to an origami mind bending experience.

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Worth it?

Excellent? Meh. Fun? Yes. Worth the asking price? Absolutely.

People who love Stephen Colbert and Tom Hanks will enjoy.

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funny

8 minutes of mostly banter between Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert and a bit of the pole's story LOL
It is for a good cause.

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cute

awe! im kinda shocked .....its actually very cute and well worth the donation thanks alot audible.

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very funny and fun...

My grandkids and I loved this little book. Thanks for doing this . It was a lot of fun.

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It changed my life (by using up 5 minutes of it)

Would you consider the audio edition of I Am a Pole (And So Can You!) to be better than the print version?

No, the pictures really make the book.

Any additional comments?

It's cheap, fun and worth a few minutes of time as a companion to the printed book.

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