Some of you might remember Paul Harvey's The Rest of the Story, a book compiled from a number of radio broadcasts in the 70's and 80's. It consisted of bite-size anecdotes of strange occurrences, often featuring well-known people, or historical events. Harvey always ended the broadcast with a zinger, and said "And now you know the rest of the story." Cabinet of Curiosities took a cue from Harvey, for what is a podcast but a 21st century radio show? Mahnke also collected his podcasts and featured them in this book.
This is a book not meant to be read in one sitting. Each of his anecdotes are 2-3 pages long-perfect for reading on the train or while waiting in a doctor's office. The subjects range from premonitions, like Mark Twain experienced in his youth, to the strange history of the croissant. The offerings are entertaining and enlightening...most of the information was new to me, and I'll probably enjoy sharing his tales with others.
If you have time on your hands and want to learn some new trivia, Cabinet of Curiosities just might be the book you need. As with any cabinet, you can open it and shut it at will without losing time or your train of thought. And now you know the rest of the story.
Reviewed by Donna Ballard
Publication date - November 12, 2024
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