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  • Genre:comics & graphic novels
  • Sub-genre:Humorous
  • Language:English
  • Pages:188
  • Paperback ISBN:9781966149040

A Nickel and a Pair of Shoes

A Cartoon Odyssey

By Lawrence S. Harte

Overview

From kindergarten rebel to a fellow who never met a stranger, Brooklyn-bred author Lawrence S. Harte's quirky verses and comical cartoons will make you laugh, think, and remind you that life can be fun. Magically, this book blends many ingredients—poignant memories of a Brooklyn childhood; hilarious quotes about youth, growing old, and everything in between; and creative cartoons about the world, human behavior, the past, present, and future—all into a medley of fun at high speed, like a Coney Island roller coaster.
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Description

In his latest zany cartoon book, "A Nickel and a Pair of Shoes: A Cartoon Odyssey," Dr. Lawrence Harte, a Brooklyn-bred author, serves up his funny, brilliant musings, reminiscent of Benjamin Franklin and Mark Twain. Herein you will find a roller coaster of Harte's quotations, memories, and cartoons by a self-described "person who never met a stranger." We all have a story to tell, and a picture says a thousand words. So let's embark on this carnival ride together! Hop on and enjoy the ups and downs of a goofy world. It's the ride of a lifetime! We must have hope, laugh a lot, face reality with a smile, and always try to do better for ourselves and for the world. Let's go!
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About The Author

Lawrence S. Harte is a Brooklyn-bred orthodontist who has served in public health and leadership positions in Washington, D.C. and elsewhere. He has published in The New York Times and has lectured nationally and internationally. Dr. Harte's hobbies include world traveling, sailing, magic, sculpture, playing bridge, painting, and writing poetry. He is known as a person who never met a stranger because of his ability to be an avid listener and observer.
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