Explore Mobituaries: Great Lives Worth Reliving Depicted By Mo Rocca Presented In Paper Edition

am so pleased that a few of my favorite podcasters are writing books, Last week I read Mike “Dirty Jobs” Rowes “The Way I Heard It” and this week, Mo Roccas “Mobituaries Great Lives Worth Reliving”, Thoughtful, witty, and heartfelt storytelling about fascinating subjects, He is a true professional, down to earth and has done his homework in research and interviewing, The more I learn about Mo and his extensive resume, the more Im a fan, Thanks to Simon amp Schuster for the ARC in exchange for my honest review,
. It was alright, an average book,


There were a few stories that were really interesting and had me reading selections out loud to others, But mostly, it was dry and a tad bit boring, I was disappointed by how many of the mobits were about things instead of people,

This would be a great book for trivia buffs, a lot of random facts/personal observations, which the author, by including the subjects of these "mobituaries" in this very long list the book are declared "dead" underappreciated, abandoned, abruptly ceased, circumstantially eclipsed, no longer relevant to mainstream culture.
The mobits are tinged with nostalgia, a sprinkle of wistfulness, genuine regret and some shaded chiding, There is cleverness present in this book, but it does go on,

It was a good "tweener" book for me, I'd done some heavy books and needed a book like this between heavy topics, It was just right for that purpose, I listened to this one, If reading was involved I'm not sure I would have completed it, This is the kind of book that to me promotes "casual reading" something that you can pick up and put down at any point, with completion truly being optional.


That's.stars, rounded up. Mo Rocca is such a clean, clear, and clever writer, and his fun take on the obit made it such a joy to read about history.
And dang if he didnt wrap it all up with a tearjerker to pull it all together, What a wonderful gift from my husband! Mo Rocca has provided entertaining obituaries for interesting people who were otherwise left without much said about them!

While the pace, at times, felt slow and plodding, the information was so rich and descriptive.
I would definitely say this book is better served as a chapter a day type of read, A coffee table book, maybe, Trying to sit and read through more than one chapter at a time just felt like cramming for a history test, Taking the time to read a chapter here and there with breaks in between help the vast information sink in, He definitely gets credit for spicing up his wealth of knowledge with lots of funny quips, and truly silly comparisons,

Overall, I enjoyed the idea behind this book, and the things I learned about each person were, at the same time, amusing and enlightening.


Thank you to NetGalley and Simon amp Schuster for a free copy of the this book to read and review,hours,minutes

From beloved CBS Sunday Morning correspondent and humorist Mo Rocca, an entertaining and rigorously researched book that celebrates the dead people who have long fascinated him.


Mo Rocca has always loved obituariesreading about the remarkable lives of global leaders, Hollywood heavyweights, and innovators who changed the world.
But not every notable life has gotten the sendoff it deserves, His quest to right that wrong inspired Mobituaries, hishit podcast, Now with Mobituaries, the book, he has gone much further, with all new essays on artists, entertainers, sports, political pioneers, founding fathers, and more.
Even if you know the names, youve never understood why they matter, . . until now.

Take Herbert Hoover: before he was president, he was the “Great Humanitarian,” the man who saved tens of millions from starvation, But after less than a year in the White House, the stock market crashed, and all the good he had done seemed to be forgotten.
Then theres Marlene Dietrich, well remembered as a screen goddess, less remembered as a great patriot, Alongside American servicemen on the front lines during World War II, she risked her life to help defeat the Nazis of her native Germany.
And what about Billy Carter and historys unruly presidential brothers Were they neerdowell liabilitiesor secret weapons Plus, Mobits for dead sports teams, dead countries, the dearly departed station wagon, and dragons.
Yes, dragons.

Rocca is an expert researcher and storyteller, He draws on these skills here, With his dogged reporting and trademark wit, Rocca brings these men and women back to life like no one else can, Mobituaries is an insightful and unconventional account of the people who made life worth living for the rest of us, one that asks us to think about who gets remembered, and why.
I've liked Mo Rocca since I watched him on the Daily Show, I enjoy his humor as I listen to him regularly on Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me, Listening to this book, however, I realize that we also share a love of trivia and I might add, similar types of trivia and this leads to a similar sense of humor.


I think Mo Rocca would be a great teacher, which I think is one of the greatest compliments I can offer to someone.
I haven't been a podcast listener, but I've downloaded the app so I can start listening to his podcast, Mobituaries, This may be lifechanging as I see many interesting things I can listen to using the podcast app, all of the things I can learn.


While my interest is piqued, I might just stick with books, because I love books, I'm sure Mo Rocca will write another one and I'll be looking for it, Thank goodness this is not the kind of book one needs to read cover to cover, It is the size of a coffee table book, it is very heavy and hard to handle,
It is not exclusively about people, There are sections dealing with places, science, sports teams and many other subjects, You may choose the sections that interest you and forego the ones that dont,
There are titbits of interesting trivia that may be of interest for the moment and forgotten the next day,
It was disappointing not to have any pictures,
There came a point at which I thought maybe I should just have listened to the podcasts,
However, for anyone hoping to become a contestant on the Jeopardy game show this is definitely the book for you, You will be well served to read it cover to cover,
Mo Rocca writes obituaries for people who have been ignored or missed as well as for things and places and events that have come and gone but need to be recognized.
These mobituaries are quirky, of course, and fun, and oddly informative, A great way to spend a few days with a book, I thoroughly enjoyed this book, When I first decided to give it a try I actually thought that there would be some actual obituaries cited since I have heard some amazingly funny ones.
. . but no, this was more of a rehash of various subjects and people who are no longer with us with some background trivia regarding them.
It was just a fascinating read, If I had to pick my favorites, . . the story of Chang and Eng Bunker Siamese twins, . . and Other Sideshow Sensations, Audrey Hepburn, . . and Other Famous People Commonly Confused with Each Other, Sammy Davis Jr, and Other OneEyed Wonders, and Lawrence Welk, . . and Other Victims of the "Rural Purge", Sports and politics and even dragons are all covered so there's something for everyone, Very interesting and very funny!!! Mobituaries are a blend of obituaries, history, trivia, and comedy, The podcast, soon to start its second season, features Mo Rocca spending an entertaining half hour on a deceased celebrity Audrey Hepburn, or historical figure Herbert Hoover, or even a deceased trend, such as the station wagon.
The book expands on the material in the podcasts and for those of us who are bibliography addicts, provides a massive list of sources Mo and company used to research the book amp podcast.
I enjoyed the book, which includes more information than on the podcast, but is still in bitesized pieces, perfect for bedtime reading or waiting in line reading.
But I have to admit, I'm spoiled by the podcast and I would really prefer to have listened to the book, narrated by Mo Rocca, of course.
Thanks to NetGalley and Simon amp Schuster for a digital review copy, .