Edward Hoagland
When and where was Edward Hoagland born?
New York City, 1932
What is one of Hoagland's scariest experiences with stuttering?
Daughter learning to talk and replicating stutter; almost getting shot after being mistaken for deer; proposing toast or saying "I do" at a wedding
How does Edward Hoagland establish his ethos?
Accredited writer; stutterer for 60 years
What does Edward Hoagland compare a stutter to?
A football game
What kind of writing is Edward Hoagland most known for?
Nature and travel writing
What temporarily allowed Hoagland to speak clearly?
Who is the target audience?
Stutterers
How is the unpredictability of stuttering described?
A personal Godzilla
How long has Edward Hoagland stuttered?
More than 60 years
According to Hoagland, what do people think is happening when someone is stuttering?
They are nervous/anxious
What is Hoagland's exigence?
Long-term stutter; being told to write things down
Who was Demosthenes?
How many books has Edward Hoagland written?
20+
What branch of the military did Hoagland serve in?
What is the purpose?
Encourage embracing a stutter; encourage not letting it be a defining trait
What happens to Billy Budd in Herman Melville's novella?
His stammer leads to his hanging
What years did Edward Hoagland teach at universities?
1963-2005
How does Hoagland describe the physical experience of stuttering?
Huffing and puffing; facial contortions; tongue biting; blushing; suffering
How does Hoagland appeal to non-stutterers?
Provides stories/analogies to appeal to empathy
What did Demosthenes do to overcome his stutter?
Shouted at sun; placed rocks in his mouth; placed knife between teeth