OCTOBER 2017 - AudioFile
With his theater background and two Odyssey honors under his belt, it’s no surprise that Tim Federle provides a stellar performance of his latest book. A swelling musical introduction places the listener in a theater, awaiting the start of a magnificent show. Federle’s narration delivers on the promise, with anecdotal evidence backing up his suppositions on the similarities between life and musical theater. The short chapters make for easy listening during brief moments of free time. Though written for adults, Federle’s narrative style make this a great title for teens as well. Federle’s casual, even tone brings his advice to life while imparting the feeling of chatting with a friend. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
Publishers Weekly
08/14/2017
Federle (Tequila Mockingbird) draws on his experience as a Broadway dancer in this delightful handbook of “hard-won showbiz lessons” that can be applied to all aspects of life and contribute to helping readers build more successful futures. Presenting advice “borrowed from Broadway” in a series of 50 witty vignettes, Federle aims to inspire readers to make any changes they may be seeking, whether these changes are in service to getting a better job, a healthier relationship, or simply a greater sense of satisfaction. Each chapter references a situation Federle encountered in the theater—with titles such as “Value Courage Over Confidence,” “Be a Good Scene Partner,” and “Rehearse Under Emergency Conditions”—and relates these situations to everyday experiences. His advice includes “envision a destination for yourself” and “start doing things that feel significant and meaningful to you.” The result is an intuitive guide that puts life into perspective in humorous and entertaining fashion. Agent: Brenda Bowen, Greenburger Associates. (Oct.)
From the Publisher
"Hilarious, wise, and one-of-a-kind. This book is so damn brilliant I'm surprised it didn't already exist."—-Sarah Knight, bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving a F*ck
"Federle (Tequila MockingbirdT) draws on his experience as a Broadway dancer in this delightful handbook of "hard-won showbiz lessons" that can be applied to all aspects of life and contribute to helping readers build more successful futures. Presenting advice "borrowed from Broadway" in a series of 50 witty vignettes, Federle aims to inspire readers to make any changes they may be seeking, whether these changes are in service to getting a better job, a healthier relationship, or simply a greater sense of satisfaction....an intuitive guide that puts life into perspective in humorous and entertaining fashion."—-Publishers Weekly
"With tongue-in-cheek cocktail books, a middle-grade series, an acclaimed YA novel, and a Broadway show to his name, Federle has proven himself to be a veritable chameleon of a writer. Now he offers up a self-help guide by way of Broadway. In 50 bite-sized chapters, he doles out life lessons and little wisdoms gleaned from his years in the theater, sparkling with the trademark cheeky wit so evident in his Twitter account. ... Theater lovers will enjoy the peek behind the curtain of the industry, but this is valuable advice for all.—-Booklist
School Library Journal
03/01/2018
Award-winning author and Broadway expert Federle offers 50 hilarious self-help tips for drama geeks and beyond. In Federle's own words, his book is "Don't Sweat the Small Stuffwith jazz hands." He stresses how his cheerful personality has helped him secure many gigs—after all, no one wants to collaborate with a grumpy or arrogant coworker. Federle shares various coming-of-age and theater experiences, from dancing in a polar bear costume at Radio City Music Hall to cowriting the Broadway musical Tuck Everlasting. Featuring star-studded theater references, this is an uplifting yet realistic look at living life to the fullest. There's even a section noting how students voted most popular in middle school tend to plateau early in life. VERDICT Perfect for theater-focused teens, especially those who grew up on Federle's Better Nate Than Ever and loved his young adult novel, The Great American Whatever.—Sarah Hill, Lake Land College Library, Mattoon, IL
OCTOBER 2017 - AudioFile
With his theater background and two Odyssey honors under his belt, it’s no surprise that Tim Federle provides a stellar performance of his latest book. A swelling musical introduction places the listener in a theater, awaiting the start of a magnificent show. Federle’s narration delivers on the promise, with anecdotal evidence backing up his suppositions on the similarities between life and musical theater. The short chapters make for easy listening during brief moments of free time. Though written for adults, Federle’s narrative style make this a great title for teens as well. Federle’s casual, even tone brings his advice to life while imparting the feeling of chatting with a friend. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine
