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The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut
The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut
Author: Paul Nowak
With Uncle Chestnut, the ordinary becomes extraordinary and every day is an adventure - whether you are chasing hats, babysitting, or just taking a day trip to the seaside. These humorous short stories of Uncle Chestnut introduce timeless truths and a refreshing perspective of the world, based on the life and works of G.K. Chesterton. Told th...  more »
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ISBN-13: 9780977223497
ISBN-10: 0977223493
Publication Date: 5/29/2009
Pages: 64
Reading Level: All Ages
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Publisher: Eternal Revolution
Book Type: Paperback
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confuzzledbooks avatar reviewed The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut on + 486 more book reviews
As it says on the book, this is based on the life and works of G.K. Chesterton. G.K. Chesterton inspired many of todays loved authors. His view on life made people wonder if they were truly living life to the fullest, and this book is written as a loosely truthful story about his nephew learning from uncle Chestnut how to think for himself.

I wasnt sure about this book when I got it, but in all honesty, I really enjoyed it and learned some interesting lessons. I was surprised that the author was not the actual nephew; I was so involved with the stories that I truly believed the tales. I actually wanted more wisdom from Uncle Chestnut. Luckily, there is more to find on the actual G.K. Chesterton, and I will be checking him out.
thunderweasel avatar reviewed The Inconvenient Adventures of Uncle Chestnut on + 147 more book reviews
Who said ending up in the wrong city was a mistake?

Every place gives millions of opportunities to learn something new, according to 20th centry writer G. K. Chesterton, a. k. a. "Uncle Chestnut". Many short stories possessing nuggets of common sense and good advice decorate this story in the forms of unintended adventure and subtle humor. Tales such as the boy seeking the giant in the mountains and Uncle Chestnut and young lad Jack's misguided adventures to the seaside are both adorable and clever, providing snippets of insight that even adults should consider closely.

The end of the short read provides a quick term legend and a hilarious quote dictionary, deriving sayings from Chesterton's myriad of works. The author's note concludes the book and very successful attempt at bringing Chesterton's perceptive work to the people of the 21st century.