AW: [sumo] "gaijin yokozun" was "Twixt basho rampant speculation"

[Howard Gilbert]

I'd just like to add that this came out of his PhD in English where he 
focused on biographical writing. His teaching position is also in that 
field. I've read his PhD, but not the book (how similar they are I 
don't know), and I enjoyed what he wrote because he has told it in the 
words of others around Akebono. I feel this sets it apart from many 
biographies and auotbiographies, where you get only one view: the 
author reporting about a life, or the subject themselves telling it how 
they would like it.

So, to each their own and that is why recommendations and reviews 
should be taken with a pinch of salt.

Howard


Quoting Barbara Ann Klein <baklein at attglobal.net>:

> Yes. As Kuramarujo states, "liking" anything is subjective, plain and
> simple. I really liked it, thus, my review. For those who thought the
> writing was juvenile (not the exact word), one may not be used to the style
> favored by Professor Panek for this particular tome.  Others may not like
> the kudos bestowed on Jesse. As far as Wanda Adams'  Honolulu Advertiser is
> concerned, she may have been bored at some repetition, but the review is
> generally quite favorable. She also addresses the style of writing that
> Professor Panek used.
>
> The Daily Yomiuri gave it a very favorable review a week ago -
> http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/features/book/20060805TDY22001.htm and also
> speaks to the writing genre of Professor Panek.
>
> As for the various backhanded slaps, they seem rather unkind given that he
> is not known personally to any of us that I know of, including myself and he
> is not a list member, therefore, cannot defend or explain where HE is coming
> from. I read the book, I liked it. Period. Everyone's REVIEWS are welcome,
> but why start slurring the man?
>
> Barbara Ann Klein
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