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The Bob Sterry School of Burglary: Essays, Poetry and Short Stories
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NW Lit Review
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I first heard Bob Sterry when he got up on the stage at a Portland Open Mic and read from his excellent book “The Bob Sterry School of Burglary”. It is a very enjoyable collection of essays, poetry and short stories. His reading was understated , his wry, sardonic humor all pervasive. The title piece reflects a very unusual perspective on the relationship between light and burglary. You’ll see! “A Tale of Two Picnics”, “Love and Sunshine” and “Pinot” are three poems that deal in one way or another with love and relationships. Bob’s sensitivity and humor mix well here. “Cricket” challenges us to find our place and value in the world. “Monocular Malevolence” and “A Walk” bring frightening but inevitable perspectives on death. "Basil Wars" tells of the frustration of growing the plants. “Not My Barbecue” a hilarious description of working with a BBQ. “Oregon Spring” pokes fun at Oregonians love of coffee. All through this book Bob’s writing are dosed with humor and surprise us with the unexpected. Enjoy this book slowly, read it aloud to someone if possible. Hear the words , they are at once funny, insightful, and sensitive .
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Jack Kennedy
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There are many, many reasons you will enjoy The Bob Sterry School of Burglary, not least of which is the way in which he deftly breaks into our collective hidden dreams, thoughts and fantasies with his hypnotic and perfectly metered poetry and prose. From its opening poem, A Tale of Two Picnics, The Bob Sterry School of Burglary invites you to see the extraordinary in the world in front of our ordinary eyes. In this piece, he contrasts an idealized description of a posh county picnic with the fierce beauty of a simple, shared meal on a rugged, not-so-ideal, stony beach; without rendering judgement, Sterry gives you a taste of both experiences and offers you the beauty of both. Perhaps my favorite piece in this collection is Cricket. From the perspective of a most humble creature, who is only a “chirruping twig of chitin”, Sterry writes, “…I am here solely to exist for a brief moment of beauty – I dare you to claim more.” This line alone is worth the full price of this wonderful book. Sterry, a master of clarity, writes with musicality in every word; his poems and stories beg to be read out loud, if only for the sheer enjoyment of how they sound. But, in addition to the wonderful voice of his writing, you will experience Sterry’s remarkable ability to open your eyes. The writings in The Bob Sterry School of Burglary will, if you go along, take you somewhere new and rewarding. And you’ll come back to this fine book for more!
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Publication date:
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Sterry and Sterry
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Charlie Clark
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