THE BIG TRIP UP YONDER by Kurt Vonnegut || Humorous Short Story || (Audiobook)

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American author, Kurt Vonnegut (November 11, 1922 - April 11, 2007) is well known for dark humor and satire in his thought-provoking science fiction short stories. Over 50 years his work, -influenced by George Orwell, Joseph Heller, Isaac Asimov and others- included plays, novels and nonfiction as well. Please visit www.vonnegutlibrary.org/biography for more information. In the meantime, enjoy 2BR02B (To be or not to be), and interesting ideas about life and death.
“If you were to bother to read my books, to behave as educated persons would, you would learn that they are not sexy, and do not argue in favor of wildness of any kind. They beg that people be kinder and more responsible than they often are.” -Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
Summary: The Big Trip Up Yonder" by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. is a science fiction short story that was originally published in the early 1950s. Set in a futuristic world marked by the advent of anti-aging technology, the narrative explores themes of family dynamics, aging, and the human condition. The story hints at a satirical take on society’s obsession with youth and immortality while examining the relationships among several generations of the Ford family. The plot revolves around Gramps Ford, an elderly patriarch who celebrates the prospect of the "Big Trip Up Yonder" - the euphemism for death. His family, living in cramped quarters and marked by competition and resentment, consists predominantly of youthful-looking individuals who have endured aging in an unusual manner due to anti-gerasone. As Gramps rewrites his will, tensions heighten, ultimately leading to a chaotic family battle after his death. The story critiques the implications of artificial longevity and the resulting conflicts within families as they grapple with the limitations of human existence and the absurdities that arise from their situation, culminating in a humorous and poignant conclusion.
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