A review by booksaremagic
Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book by Anita Silvey

4.0

This is a compilation of essays from "notable people" who were strongly influenced by a particular book. Includes an excerpt of each of these books, illustrations, and synopses. Brief biographies of each of the notable people in the back. I found myself reading several of these essays out loud to my husband and son. Fascinating and fun and thought-provoking. Notable people include authors, illustrators, poets, politicians, executives, actors, and more.

One example: a heart surgeon who loved the Oz books since childhood now thinks about this Tin Woodman quote all the time: "I will bear all the happiness without a murmur, if you will give me a heart."