Dec 5, 2008 (All Things Considered) — The 2008 presidential race was many things to many people, but almost everyone agrees that it was long -- epic even. So what better way to tell the story of the past political year than in an epic poem? That's where Calvin Trillin's Deciding the Next Decider comes in.
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Calvin Trillin's Epic Take On Election 2008
Dec 5, 2008 (All Things Considered) — The 2008 presidential race was many things to many people, but almost everyone agrees that it was long -- epic even. So what better way to tell the story of the past political year than in an epic poem? That's where Calvin Trillin's Deciding the Next Decider comes in.The 2008 presidential race was many things to many people, but almost everyone agrees that it was long — epic even. So what better way to tell the story of the past political year than in an epic poem?
Humorist Calvin Trillin thought so. His new book, Deciding the Next Decider, recaps — in rhyme — the recent presidential contest, from the primaries to the general election.
Trillin's previous books include About Alice and A Heckuva Job: More of the Bush Administration in Rhyme.
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