Overview
"George Jack presents a literary concoction that is as daring as it is delightful. The book is structured in two distinct parts yet is unmistakably unified by George's inventive wit. In the first half of the book, George transforms classic poetry into a realm where policies and claims dance with the rhythm of Shakespeare's iambic pentameter repurposed as ""Shall I Compare Thee to a Policy?"" Kilmer's renowned ""Trees"" morphs into ""Lovely as a Form CP,"" reimagining the natural world with a corporate sheen. These poems are a delightful twist that offer readers a journey through the familiar turned novel. The second half of the book is a juxtaposition that illuminates the world with a fresh, humorous glow through the playful absurdity of made-up words in the Thanksgiving spectacle ""Nosferatofurkey"" and ""Gobbleopolis."" Later, George offers a touching ode to his late father, revealing the full spectrum of his creative prowess, in the poignant ""Sanchin."" Though the two sections differ in their approach, both are infused with George's signature style that is as much about the joy of language as it is an homage to the quirks of life and the insurance industry. The resulting collection stands as a testament to George's unique ability to bring together the seemingly disparate worlds of insurance and poetry into a harmonious and engaging whole."
Full Product Details
Author: George Jack
Publisher: Tilting at Windmills Press
Imprint: Tilting at Windmills Press
Edition: Large type / large print edition
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.132kg
ISBN: 9781737426882
ISBN 10: 1737426889
Pages: 66
Publication Date: 21 March 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
Those who believe the insurance industry consists only of AI-infused algorithms, agents and actuaries don't know (George) Jack. How refreshing it is to know such a creative force exists in the insurance education and media space. George's talent for setting challenging insurance concepts to music, poetry, and other hilarious anecdotes delivers the perfect trifecta of surprise, entertainment, and enlightenment. Kevin C. Amrhein, CIC, CBIA Florida Insurance School - CE (FISCE) & the CE Partnership George Jack has a totally unique voice in poetry . I still have never heard anything like it. Mike Nelson, Former Poet Laureate, Portsmouth NH
Author Information
"George Jack is a multitalented individual. He is a professional voice actor and a poet. In 2022, George released a humorous holiday- and insurance-themed musical album through the Academy of Insurance with songs such as ""O Property O Casualty"" and ""A Drone Hit a Stranger"" which are available on Spotify. His poems from Indiglorious, which he reads aloud, can also be found on Spotify. He is the author of Popsicle Insurance, the only book published by the Academy of Insurance specifically for children. George also co-authored of Don't Play Catch With Jelly, another delightful children's book.George grew up in Windham, New Hampshire and attended Plymouth State University. He currently lives in Concord with his wife and two daughters."
