Tuesday, June 21, 2005

Edgar Mint

Although I've not yet read this book, nor do I have it in my library, I:

a)intend to purchase it for the library.

b)want to read it.


The first sentence of this book was submitted several times during a list-serv thread on first sentences and recently brought to my attention by another librarian acquaintance of mine, Stacy Alesi. Stacy said this was one her all-time favorite first sentences and...I have to agree. It's a great one.


Without further ado, the first sentence to THE MIRACLE LIFE OF EDGAR MINT by Brady Udall.



If I could tell you only one thing about my life
it would be this: when I was seven years old the
mailman ran over my head.


That sentence is priceless. Love it!

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