• Jean Shepherd

  • Life Is
  • By: Jean Shepherd
  • Narrated by: Jean Shepherd
  • Length: 5 hrs and 51 mins
  • 4.0 out of 5 stars (32 ratings)

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Publisher's summary

Have you ever thought about life? Jean Shepherd did, in his inimitable way, and Life Is will please those who can appreciate the thought and the inherent humor therein. The eight shows in this collection include performances pondering forbidden magazines, playing tuba in the school band, his old man’s love of Oldsmobiles, chauffer-driven Ferrari's, home in Hammond, the insidiousness of public relations, and so much more.

Digitally Remastered and Restored. Each program is approximately 44 minutes. Total running time approximately 6 hours. The radio programs in this collection include:

  • 1: "Capt. Billy's Whiz-Bang"
  • 2: "Fate"
  • 3: "Public Relations"
  • 4: "Defeated Ex-Kids"
  • 5: "Playing the Tuba"
  • 6: "Automotive Age"
  • 7: "Home"
  • 8: "Life Is
©2006 Hartwest Productions Inc. (P)2006 RSPT LLC

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Surprisingly relevant

Truly enjoyed listing to this and felt like I had more perspective on longtime struggles of humanity

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The above book is the definative Jean Shepard short stories that were told by him both on air and appeared in Playboy.I wish Audiobooks would put this book up

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Listened to Jean Shepherd when he had his show

Not his best effort. He seems to be going through the motions. Go to the web site that's dedicated to him.

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I still remember some of the old radio broadcasts that these are a part of. It's great to hear them again.

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