Herbie

By: Rich Cohen

Narrated by: Rich Cohen

Every life reaches that crucial intersection, the place where you must choose your fate, or have it chosen for you. For best-selling author Rich Cohen (The Fish That Ate the Whale, The Last Pirate of New York), it came in a writing workshop senior year in college, when, at 17, he had to knuckle under to a ruthless professor or make a righteous, self-defeating stand.

The story of that decision and the resulting struggle takes us from the winter streets of Chicago to the candy-colored bars of New Orleans to the glory of late 20th century Manhattan, while raising certain fundamental questions: What’s the difference between constructive and destructive criticism? What can a father do to help his child and when has he gone too far? Is it worth telling a bully to f--k off even if it may determine the direction of the rest of your life?

You will meet indelible characters along the way, especially Herbie, the author’s father (author of the classic business book You Can Negotiate Anything) who wears two watches, one on each wrist, because, as he says, "A man with one watch thinks he knows the time, while a man with two watches can never be sure."

At once funny and serious, this story is perfect for any parent wanting to help their kids find their way in the world, or for any kid who just wants to be free.

©2019 Rich Cohen (P)2019 Audible Originals, LLC.

Huh? That’s it?

A highly engaging series of loosely connected stories that go exact nowhere. Superb writing skill keeps you on the hook in anticipation of a future that never comes.

Just Aright

He makes an attempt at a writing style described by a mentor of his. Through this, makes you continue to want to listen through increasing anticipation in wondering what the point is of the story. There will be an "Aha;" however I do not believe it is as profound as the author puts on.

Short and Entertaining. A fun biopic I think

I think it's a fun biopic with his eccentric father taking over the main narrative of the Tulane professor.

that campus is beautiful I agree

Boring

Too boring to finish. Not a very interesting story. Not enough description of the story's characters. Appears to be a tribute to author's father. He seemed like a more interesting personality and it would have been nice to learn more about him.

I Enjoyed Rich's Father

I really liked how determined Rich's father was at seeking justice for his son. We could all use someone like that in our lives, someone willing to fight the good fight for you, even though you yourself may have given up.

What I didn't care for was the, in my opinion, excessive use of the "f" word. I almost stopped listening after the first few minutes due to the over use of that word, but I carried on, and got a few chuckles along the way.