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| David Hogg Lands Book Deal |
| 2018-04-19 |
| Will it be a coloring book? How big is the advance, since lefty books sell like crap? [Entertainment Weekly, via Drudge] - David Hogg and Lauren Hogg, students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School and survivors of February’s deadly mass shooting in Parkland, Florida have signed a deal with Random House for a book to be published in June, EW has confirmed. The siblings have been leaders in the gun control movement that took shape among students, in the aftermath of the Parkland shooting. Their book, #NeverAgain, is described as "a statement of generational purpose, and a moving portrait of the birth of a new movement." The book will explore their efforts taking on some of the most powerful forces in Washington and beyond, and will detail their commitment to new legislation aiming to prevent future tragedies. "In times of struggle and tragedy, we can come together in love and compassion for each other," David Hogg said in a statement. "We can see each other not as political symbols, but as human beings. And then, of course, there will be times when we simply must fight for what is right." What codswallop - this brat was yelling, criticizing, screaming & scowling every single time he was in front of a camera. |
| Posted by:Raj |
| #11 Maybe it's a how-to book on Bullying for Profit> \ |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2018-04-19 23:36 |
| #10 Brilliant, swksvolFF. May it be a coffee table tome that beggars whichever publisher takes it on. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2018-04-19 23:22 |
| #9 This Week in Books Mein Kampf 1/5 David Hogg Normally, the salutation of Mister is applied, but as the young male has not earned that accomplishment as of yet, we will work with the prepubescent honor of Davy. Davy does spend some time letting you get to know him; his inner thoughts which do not show through his television personality. Page 438: Cindy didn't look at me today. In fact, I think she looks around me. Even the camera only adds 2 pounds. I mean, I try to gain weight but I can only meditate so much. That is OK, because if angst were an animal, I'd be a butterfly. Later on, he intimately teaches the finer points of education, and shows his grasp on both the humanities and debate. This is a family site, so inappropriate words will be substituted with $. Page 680: I then I told the $ $ mother $ loser of a $ $ (lady) that I don't like ice cream anymore. Only $ NRA $ fascists put $ sprinkles on anyways. I $ grew out of that after $ leaving California. I $ hate you mom and dad. $ loved the beach. Davy goes on to explain why today's educational system has failed to keep up with their generation. Page 1056: I mean, its so totaly ovious that collages just dont understand how advanced me and my classmates our. Who does gym anyways, and my grade point suffers for not making baskets? Total $ $. All in all, a real page turner. Interesting reinterpretation of the reference section, instead substituting a very clever paper doll presentation. Also, the fifteen pages of hashtags are helpful. Grab your favorite gallon and a half of cheap vodka, a pitcher of kool-aid, and two days of sick leave bracketing the week end; you will have a time you will never forget. As I say, Moar Hogg! |
| Posted by: swksvolFF 2018-04-19 19:53 |
| #8 "Go away kid ya bother me." WC Fields. |
| Posted by: BrerRabbit 2018-04-19 17:36 |
| #7 The advance is there as a stealthy payment for services to TheCause(TM) The book, well I wonder if they'll actually bother printing it. |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2018-04-19 14:55 |
| #6 "Mein Kampf II" |
| Posted by: Frank G 2018-04-19 14:55 |
| #5 It's a pop-up book of big words |
| Posted by: Frank G 2018-04-19 14:55 |
| #4 Tom, do you really expect him to write it? I figure Random House had it written a month ago and just picked the "author" now. |
| Posted by: AlanC 2018-04-19 14:21 |
| #3 Just what on earth does a 17-year-old have to write about? |
| Posted by: Tom 2018-04-19 12:28 |
| #2 Will they be using any Tabitha Twitchit illustrations from their own library ? |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2018-04-19 09:06 |
| #1 Book Deal (n) - term used for the transfer of funds to cover political operatives for work done in service of the Party. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2018-04-19 08:55 |