Life Is Like a Musical

With his theater background and two Odyssey honors under his belt, it's no surprise that Tim Federle provides a stellar performance of his latest book. A swelling musical introduction places the listener in a theater, awaiting the start of a magnificent show. Federle's narration delivers on the promise, with anecdotal evidence backing up his suppositions on the similarities between life and musical theater. The short chapters make for easy listening during brief moments of free time. Though written for adults, Federle's narrative style make this a great title for teens as well. Federle's casual, even tone brings his advice to life while imparting the feeling of chatting with a friend. A.L.S.M. � AudioFile 2017, Portland, Maine

August 14, 2017
Federle (Tequila Mockingbird) draws on his experience as a Broadway dancer in this delightful handbook of “hard-won showbiz lessons” that can be applied to all aspects of life and contribute to helping readers build more successful futures. Presenting advice “borrowed from Broadway” in a series of 50 witty vignettes, Federle aims to inspire readers to make any changes they may be seeking, whether these changes are in service to getting a better job, a healthier relationship, or simply a greater sense of satisfaction. Each chapter references a situation Federle encountered in the theater—with titles such as “Value Courage Over Confidence,” “Be a Good Scene Partner,” and “Rehearse Under Emergency Conditions”—and relates these situations to everyday experiences. His advice includes “envision a destination for yourself” and “start doing things that feel significant and meaningful to you.” The result is an intuitive guide that puts life into perspective in humorous and entertaining fashion. Agent: Brenda Bowen, Greenburger Associates.