What Is the What writes: "Over the course of many years, Dave and I have collaborated to tell my story... I told [him] what I knew and what I could remember, and from that material he created this work of art." The book is typical of Eggers' style: blending non-fictional and fictional elements into a non-fiction novel or memoir. By classifying the book a novel, Eggers says, he freed himself to re-create conversations, streamline complex relationships, add relevant detail and manipulate time and space in helpful ways—all while maintaining the essential truthfulness of the storytelling. However, not all critics were impressed. Lee Siegel sees
This Is What I Do (Sonny Rollins album) This Is What I Do (Sonny Rollins album) This Is What I Do is an album by jazz saxophonist Sonny Rollins, released on the Milestone label in 2000, featuring performances by Rollins with Clifton Anderson, Stephen Scott, Bob Cranshaw, Jack DeJohnette and Perry Wilson. The Allmusic review by Alex Henderson states: ""This Is What I Do" falls short of essential, but it offers some nice surprises and is a rewarding addition to Rollins' huge catalog." "The Penguin Guide to Jazz" gave it a maximum four-star rating and classified it as part of its core collection, stating: ""This Is What I