Too Soon to Tell
Too Soon to Tell by Calvin Trillin is a collection of topical essays published by Warner Books in 1996. This first edition, comprising 292 pages, showcases Trillin’s sharp wit as he navigates various subjects, including family dynamics, education, and world affairs. Through humorous anecdotes, he reflects on the challenges of parenting, the complexities of educational institutions, and the quirks of global politics.
Readers will find Trillin’s unique perspective on everyday situations, such as a couple’s realization of their lost ability to videotape after their son moves out, and the implications of notable figures in academia. The essays also touch on the absurdities of language laws and the role of astrologers in international relations. With a focus on humor, this book presents a refreshing take on contemporary issues, inviting readers to engage with the lighter side of serious topics.
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The topical essays of Too Soon to Tell reveal Calvin Trillin at his barbed and irrepressible best. Dealing with matters of the family, he tells the tale of a couple who were at first pleased that their twenty-six-year-old son had finally moved out (“If Jeffrey’s going to find himself, it would probably help for him to look somewhere other than his own room”) and then realized that they had lost the ability to videotape. Grappling with educational issues, he discusses whether the presence of Michael Milken as a lecturer at the UCLA business school means that its religion department will get around to employing Jim Bakker (“Church Management 101: Imaginative Ideas in Religious Fund-Raising”). In the field of world affairs, he deals with the role of astrologers (“The planets are perfect for trading arms for hostages and saying you didn’t”) and whether the language laws in Quebec really require the hiring of a mime who doesn’t speak French rather than a mime who doesn’t speak English. Trillin’s short takes send us back to life refreshed and delighted.
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