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Leonard Ryzman is the author of several inspirational non-fiction books, including 'Amer I Can' and 'Make Your Own Rainbow' which has been published in translation throughout Asia. He has also written humorously for magazines, newspapers, theater and radio, as well as covering serious matters such as sport.
When not writing, Ryzman gives entertaining and uplifting keynote addresses at conferences. He has interviewed a wide variety of inspiring people from all walks of life, from whom he has learned some invaluable lessons. He says he learned from Jack Nicholson not to name drop.
When starting out, Ryzman had some screenplay ideas for Hollywood, where all things are created sequel. He contacted a major movie studio, telling them what he could do; and they replied, telling him what he could do. In his next phase, he spent time alone in the woods, going places where few had gone before and facing seemingly impossible challenges. Unfortunately, he did all that while playing golf.
Then, one day, he was struck by enlightening. He drew from his experience and research as a non-fiction writer on success and wellbeing, together with his work as a humorist, and delved into the area of 'faction'. The result is his acclaimed book, 'The Laugh Supper', which is a time-defying dialogue of wit and wisdom.
Ryzman believes that if he has been able to give just one person an idea, or make just one reader laugh, then he's in big trouble.
Reviewed by Kristie Ingerto for Readers' Favorite
The Laugh Supper: A time-defying dialogue – crammed with wisdom and laughter! by Leonard Ryzman is not only entertaining but is also a thought-provoking read. Nine famous individuals from history – Leonardo da Vinci, Ralph Waldo Emerson, President Abraham Lincoln, President John F. Kennedy, Groucho Marx, Mae West, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dorothy Parker, and John Lennon - all join together for a dinner party. This is not just any old dinner party; this is a dinner party filled with lively conversations about the world and their views and thoughts with regard to life and society today in the light of the time periods during which each of them lived. The book begins with a brief introduction of each guest, and then it jumps right into the various dinner conversations. Some of the topics of discussion include music, television, modes of transportation, and how various aspects of our lives today have been influenced by these individuals and other icons from the past.
This is a fun read and one that really had me thinking about how life today differs from life in previous time periods. It was fun to imagine this group of famous people from different periods in history being able to sit around a table and share their thoughts with each other. This would be a perfect gift for a history buff or individuals who like to have discussions about politics and life in general. This is an entertaining read with several enlightening moments that will compel you to contemplate exactly how life has changed and where society is headed in the future.
