Why people recommend it
Role Models is a nonfiction essay collection by John Waters that presents a series of portraits celebrating various eccentric figures, cultural icons, and personal inspirations who shaped the filmmaker and author's worldview. On The Book Review episode titled Remembering the Great Stewardess Rebellion, which aired on July 18, 2024, host John Williams discussed having read the book. John Williams noted that the collection came out a few years prior to the broadcast and consists of a series of essays focused on individuals whom the author genuinely admires. The conversation highlighted the unique perspective and affectionate appreciation the author brings to his subjects, reflecting his distinct cultural taste and penchant for unconventional personalities. Readers drawn to memoirs and biographical essays often turn to this work for its entertaining anecdotes, sharp humor, and fond tributes to outcasts and pioneers of the arts. The host's mention served to underscore the enduring charm of the author's nonfiction writing and his ability to celebrate marginal figures with warmth and intelligence. It remains a notable entry in the author's bibliography for anyone interested in his specific artistic influences.
Who recommended it
- John Williams Recommended
John Williams — 1 mention
“I've read his book Role Models which came out a few years ago and is a series of essays about well people who he admires”
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Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“and I'm reading Role Models by John Waters”
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