The proof is in this light hearted collection of life lessons, ground rules, inspirational thoughts, and stirring reminders found in Rod Serling's timeless fantasy series. Written by veteran TV critic Mark Dawidziak, this unauthorised tribute is a celebration of the classic anthology show; but also, on another level, a kind of fifth-dimension self-help book, with each lesson supported by the morality tales told by Serling and his writers. The notion that "it's never too late to reinvent yourself" soars through "The Last Flight,'' in which a World War I flier goes forward in time and gets the chance to trade cowardice for heroism. A visit from an angel blares out the wisdom of "follow your passion" in "A Passage for Trumpet." The meaning of "divided we fall" is driven home with dramatic results when neighbours suspect neighbours of being invading aliens in "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street." The old maxim about never judging a book by its cover is given a tasty twist when an alien tome is translated in "To Serve Man."

A guide to life's most important lessons inspired by The Twilight Zone.

About the Author
Mark Dawidziak is the television critic at Cleveland's Plain Dealer and the author of two histories of landmark series: The Columbo Phile and The Night Stalker Companion. Also a nationally recognized Mark Twain scholar, his books on the author include Mark My Words: Mark Twain on Writing and Mark Twain's Guide to Diet, Exercise, Beauty, Fashion, Investment, Romance, Health and Happiness. His work on the horror side of the street includes non-fiction books (The Bedside, Bathtub, & Armchair Companion to Dracula), a novel (Grave Secrets), a play (The Tell-Tale Play), short stories and comic book scripts.


Book Information
ISBN 9781250621504
Author Mark Dawidziak
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint St Martin's Press
Publisher St Martin's Press
Weight(grams) 310g
Dimensions(mm) 207mm * 136mm * 28mm