<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">If Bob Abelman’s
hilarious new, Cleveland-based novella ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE FRIGHT is not
yet on your reading list, here are just a handful of reader reviews that have popped
up on Amazon.com and Goodreads.com for inspiration.  Please consider a purchase by going to </span><a href="http://www.grayco.com/coupon/neohiopal" target="_blank" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">www.grayco.com/coupon/neohiopal</span></a><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(34,34,34)">, where $5 per book
is being donated to keeping NEohioPAL a free and vibrant resource for the local
theater community. </span><br></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AGVZYFYGEW3457V5G3NLPBMEJHOA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:windowtext;text-decoration-line:none"> </span></a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:middle;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(17,17,17)"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AGVZYFYGEW3457V5G3NLPBMEJHOA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);text-decoration-line:none">Dan B., 5.0 out
of 5 stars</span></a></span><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">This enchanting
story of a theater critic given the chance to tread the boards with a
professional classical theater company set in Cleveland, Ohio, is a fast paced
Shakespearean romp sure to put a smile on your face. Engaging and humorous. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AE2DJ2PDTRRC2PSUNVQ2GWNZYAJQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,102,192);text-decoration-line:none"></span></a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:middle;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(17,17,17)"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AE2DJ2PDTRRC2PSUNVQ2GWNZYAJQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);text-decoration-line:none">Jane S., </span></a></span> <span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">5.0 out of 5 stars</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:middle;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">Finished reading
All the Worlds a Stage Fright yesterday. Great laugh-out loud book. Already
purchased two more copies for fellow theater lovers. Looking forward to the
next book by Bob Abelman. </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AERJ5Q5PJITMHDZ23WYJOSOYCYZA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,102,192);text-decoration-line:none"></span></a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:middle;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(17,17,17)"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AERJ5Q5PJITMHDZ23WYJOSOYCYZA/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);text-decoration-line:none">Paul C., </span></a></span> <span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">5.0 out of 5 stars</span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">This book is
touching and thoughtful with so many laugh out loud moments. Bravo!<br>
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AHCPOMDRKNZ4BJP53XFP3EVJDVEQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(0,102,192);text-decoration-line:none"></span></a></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:middle;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(17,17,17)"><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/profile/amzn1.account.AHCPOMDRKNZ4BJP53XFP3EVJDVEQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_gw_btm?ie=UTF8" style="color:blue" target="_blank"><span style="color:rgb(17,17,17);text-decoration-line:none">Angela H., </span></a></span> <span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">5.0 out of 5 stars</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;vertical-align:middle;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">This novella is
warm and well-crafted and reading it felt like a conversation with an old
friend. I was reminded a bit of the writing style and wordplay of Bill Bryson throughout.
Funny, self-deprecating, and wickedly smart. I only wish I could read it again
for the first time.</span><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"> </span><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif"></span></p>

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif">Cindy E., </span><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">5.0 out of 5 stars</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(24,24,24)"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(24,24,24)">Humorous
story with Cleveland references to delight the locals and Shakespearean
analysis that both fans/non-fans can appreciate.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(24,24,24)"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(24,24,24)">Mark
C., </span><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(15,17,17)">5.0 out of 5 stars</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(24,24,24)"> </span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in;line-height:normal;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(24,24,24)">Abelman's
style is welcoming. Each chapter begins with a cleverly chosen Shakespeare
quotation, a gentle reminder that we learn a lot while reading this book,
though its informative richness doesn't weigh it down. Abelman draws his
characters with loving detail, and relates his experiences with gently
self-deprecating humor and wise insights. </span><span style="font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(24,24,24)"></span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:12pt 0in 0in;line-height:normal;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Georgia,serif;color:rgb(34,34,34);background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"> </span></p></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div>Fred Sternfeld</div><div>Neohiopal Ltd. Owner and Administrator</div><div><br></div><div><a href="mailto:fredsternfeld@neohiopal.org" target="_blank">fredsternfeld@neohiopal.org</a></div><div><a href="http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/" target="_blank">http://www.fredsternfeld.com/neohiopal/</a></div></div></div></div></div></div>