The Forgetting of Wisdom: A Humorous Collection of Thoughts about Gods, Cockroaches, Kissing and the Meaning of Things

by Paul McDermott (Author And Introduction)

Genres: Nonfiction, Humor

319 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[bigmuzz]

i've long been a fan of paul mcdermott and his comedic style from both good news week and way back into the old D.A.A.S days. this book is an easy read, and broken down into very short chapters/articles, collected from newspaper columns over the years. funny, insightful, wicked, witty. any fans of paul will definitely enjoy this.

[Ancestral Gaidheal · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of the author's columns from "Sunday Life". Sometimes funny, sometimes insightful, and occasionally rather tedious. As this is a collection of small pieces, it was easy to read, allowing me to pick it up and put it down again (mostly when I was bored by a particular piece and needed a break).

As funny at McDermott can be, at least in my memories of his work in the past, somehow this collection was a little lacklustre. Sure, I literally laughed out loud, much to the annoyance of my companions, in one or two places, but I wanted more. It never came.

Still, McDermott has a flair for writing, and for viewing the world from a unique perspective. Perhaps if I was reading these pieces at a rate of one a week, I would have been more appreciative?

[Nova Scribe · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a fan of McDermott's for many years, reading this book is like returning to a cosy bed on a cold morning. His iridescent devilish charm, wit and, at times, profound observations are wonderfully entertaining. I loved reading every word plus the added enjoyment of being reminded why I avidly and passionately followed him everywhere he went when I first discovered him as a teen. He taught me so much then and now, as an adult with a passion for writing, he's still able to teach me more. I hope he's planning to write another one day... *sigh*