Bill Boerman-Cornell

September 12, 2000

Honored Captain Doctor Pinkwater, Sir,

Well, to tell you the truth, and to answer your question, you are the first famous and substantial person who rules the world that I am contacting. If you recall, I am the English teacher who is trying to decorate my classroom with letters and emails from non-plastic real people who live their lives differently from the herd. I have letters underway, however, to Henry Kissenger, Kofi Anon, John Bekker (hydraulics R and D pioneer and self-proclaimed “heavy boy”), Michael Moore, and Butch (owner of Butch’s Beach Burritos in Grand Haven, Michigan).

To recap, then, what I am requesting (humbly) is a book recommendation or two for my high school students, from a great and powerful author (that would be you).

Thank you, kind sir.

Bill Boerman-Cornell

Teacher, bicyclist, and Choco-taco aficionado

Henry Kissinger? I'm not speaking to Henry. Still peeved about that bombing Cambodia thing. I know, I know, it's wrong to hold a grudge. I don't find lists all that attractive anyway.