The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up (Paperback)

from authorjanebnight

Please Note that I received this book in a Library Things Giveaway. The opinions stated are my own, honest, and unbiased. Synopsis: Arnold refuses to stand when America the Beautiful is played during a ball game he is attending. The camera freezes on him and suddenly he becomes a local pariah. Th...

from harleyqgrayson02

I received this book through Librarything.com Members Giveaway for an honest review of the book. This is my own opinion and thoughts of the book. This book was completely different from what I've read. To me the man in the book was trying to stand up for something that he believed in, but I think...

from over.the.edge

The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up By Jacob M. Appel 2012/2018 In Part 1, Arnold Brinkman, a middle-aged Botanist, begrudingly agrees to take his nephew, Ray, to a baseball game at Yankee Stadium. During the 7th inning stretch, fans were asked to stand for "God Bless America...", in honor of 2 Bronx s...

from Anphan

As usual, Appel's characters are always so unique and eccentric and I loved all of them. The only thing I didn't quite like was how absurd it got in the middle/end. It went a little too crazy.

from SAMANTHA100

Arnold Brinkman didn't even want to be at the baseball game. If he hadn't been there perhaps his good and orderly life would not have imploded. The Man Who Wouldn't Stand Up is the story of what happened to Mr. Brinkman after he refused to stand for the national anthem. This is a brilliantly writ...