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In Pursuit Of The Common Good In Pursuit Of The Common Good In Pursuit Of The Common Good (2008)

by A.E. Hotchner(Favorite Author)

4.04 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0767931025 (ISBN13: 9780767931021)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

Broadway Books

review 1: I wish I could have liked this book more. There were some very beautifully poignant chapters and then there were chapters that were just fell flat; they listed the names and contributions of all people that were ever involved in the Hole in the Wall Camps, the philanthropy or the company itself as if it were an acceptance speech. If you are looking for an understanding as to how these feats were accomplished, you will be hard-pressed to find anything more than "it was dumb luck" as an explanation. Quite honestly, it felt like faux modesty. Obviously Newman's notoriety played a substantial role in the success of his ventures following the impressive success of Newman's Own. I can personally attest that the salad dressing and pasta sauce are both quite tasty when compared ... moreto the products of the competitors. The longevity of Newman's Own was definitely due to the superior quality. I let the rest of this review stew for almost 3 months:). I am left with a perception that both authors were just in love with their own ingenuity. I know I know - they have helped many kids and have donated all of their profits to charitable causes. However, the arrogance was practically dripping off the pages. I cringed each time I had to read one of those narrative legends written by Paul Newman. These legends are written specifically for each type of dressing, sauce, etc. Here is the legend for the Caesar Dressing:"In summer stock, 1953, I played Caesar. One matinee, as I felt the phony rubber knife in my ribs, I uttered the memorable line, "Et tu Brutus?" and slumped to the floor. The assassins shuffled backward as they surveyed the bloody scene. The house was as quiet as the night before Christmas. Suddenly, without warning or explanation, the stage manager's phone in the wings rang. All the way to the back row, it could be heard, "Rrrrring!". Togas stopped rippling. Blood stopped dripping. Eyes were riveted in their sockets. "Rrrrring!" The audience grew restive. "Rrrrring!" And then an actor in a stage whisper heard in Mexico City said, "My God! What if it is for Caesar?" , Bedlam. The curtain slammed shut! I knew then that I would create another Caesar. I had no idea it would go on lettuce. - P. Brigando Newman" It was clear that it was meant to be clever... I don't get it. Had they only included one or two narratives, I would have overlooked it. But the authors didn't stop there, they included every narrative. Painful...So I guess in short - I agree with my original 3 star rating.
review 2: Love, love, love, love, love this! Love it as much as I love Paul Newman- and my love for him was only deepened through this book :) It was hilarious and original and taught me a lot about starting a company from scratch, deviating from the norm; about the birth and success of Newman's Own; and even taught me a lot about celebrity food marketing. I learned a lot about Newman's Own's charitable contributions- I'll admit, I teared up often while reading about the camps.Overall, a well-done, quick read homage to PL. What he and Hotch built, and how they built it, is an amazing success story for those interested in good, whole foods. less

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