I Am a Pole (And So Can You!)

De: Stephen Colbert

Narrado por: Tom Hanks, Stephen Colbert (introduction)

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

Reseñas de la Crítica

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

I'm so glad I did

My interest was peaked after seeing a video cut of Stephen Colbert with Julie Andrews - both pitching their children's books. Don't get too hung up (yes there is a pun here too) on the stripper pole - when you buy a chemical to remove paint in a bottle there is not a nude woman inside! Good books are layered with meaning. Great books mean different things to different age groups and different walks of life. And that includes books for kids. Re-read some Dr. Seuss!
I was feeling a bit foolish buying an 8 minute audiobook, but did it anyway - I'm so glad I did! I had no clue till the end the proceeds go to vets - that alone makes the book worth every penny and more. Made my day!

Just plain funny

Let's not try to overanalyze this, shall we? It's hysterical. Fans of Stephen Colbert will probably appreciate the humor in it more, but anyone with a funny bone should get a giggle (or at least a broad smile) out of this. Tom Hanks is a wonderful reader (how do we get him to read more books?)

Some good chuckles.

Stephen and Tom clearly enjoyed themselves in this very brief performance, and brought a smile to my face.

Satire at a Sad Time

Colbert is witty as ever and who doesn't love Tom Hanks? Quick jovial morsel from both.

A fun quick joke for a good cause…

Proceeds help vets and it gives you a chuckle. Best part was when audible asked me for review and simultaneously said I hadn’t heard enough to leave one yet. :)

not much

Only real value of this is knowing where the money will go. Not much of a story and performance is only so-so.

Hanks and Colbert are hilarious

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

Definitely will listen to it again. If you have 8 minutes it is an incredibly entertaining bit.

What other book might you compare I Am a Pole (And So Can You!) to and why?

There is nothing that is really comparable.

What about Tom Hanks and Stephen Colbert (introduction) ’s performance did you like?

They were funny and had a good banter going.

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

Yes.

Stephen and Tom Hanks.... What more do you need?

If you could sum up I Am a Pole (And So Can You!) in three words, what would they be?

Hilarious, awesome. short

What did you like best about this story?

The banter with Tom and Stephen.

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

Stephen Colbert of course

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I would like to see a 4 min book turned into a movie... That could be fun.

I am proud to know a Pole...

Steven and Tom nailed this one. I appreciated how the money for their part of this is going to American Vets...Thanks guys!!!

It's Colbert! How can you go wrong?

I'm living in Poland, so it's extra amusing to me and my ex-pat friends. That's it!