Hysterically true tales from a comedian's haywire life (COMEDY

I loved it! Laughed so hard I cried. Rodney takes eveyday things, that happens to most of us, and turns them into something hilarious! I have to say his sense of humor is a little warped but it's been great getting a little glimpse of what's goning on in Rodney's mind. Can't wait for the next book!

Rodney Lacroix's book, Things Go Wrong for Me, is one of the funniest things I've read in a long time! From his "I was a fat kid" childhood to his "lying to my kids" parenting, to his detailed description of his vasectomy experience, he had me laughing out loud. It's even funnier than his blog, of which I've been a fan for a long time. I expected to enjoy the book, but never thought I'd actually love it! Way to go, Moooooog!

So funny! Rodney takes you from childhood to vasectomy in this honest and funny look at himself. I first started following Rodney on Twitter on Mooooooog35 where he made me laugh and pee my pants on a daily basis. Did I mention I had a bladder control problem? I don't really. Girls always say they pee their pants and it's somewhat hot, but I don't think it's the same for boys...like masturbation! When girls go it, so hot! When boys do it, everyone is disgusted! Ooops, sorry...Rodney's book. Seriously, buy this book if you are a fan of raw, honest, observations and comedy...or buy the book if you need something to give to that weird Uncle that you just never know what to buy when Christmas rolls around.

Although, I wouldn't normally consider hell to be funny, if Rodney were telling a story about hell it'd be funny as hell.

I still can't get the image of a trampoline out of my head. Seriously - buy this book and laugh your ass off.

You won't be disappointed. I laughed myself silly. My husband enjoyed the vasectomy story...from afar. I was crying from laughing so hard in a few places. God Bless his fiancée. And part of me is jealous. Wish I lived with such a funny, funny man!

Quick read, funny and entertaining. I thought it started a bit slow, but once it got to the chapters on parenting, I laughed out loud more than once. A fun book; essentially like having a bunch of blog entries in one place.

I enjoyed this book because it truly left you thinking about your own childhood and how funny it can be. Laughter exuded from me as I read each page. I look forward to more books from him, his sense of humor is invigorating. Thanks Mr. LaCroix, your timing is impeccable

If you follow Rodney on Twitter and read his blog, then you can just skip this book because you've seen it all before. LITERALLY. I was very excited when his book was released and expected to find some new stories, or at least a cohesive retelling of the old ones. That is not what this is. It is basically just a bunch of his blog entries slapped together awkwardly and called a "book." While the random, abruptly ending stories make sense as blog entires, they definitely don't work in this format.

Even though I was lucky enough to get the Kindle version for free on the store, I was unbelievably disappointed in the book and actually wish I didn't waste part of my evening reading it. It is definitely not worth paying money for. Do yourself a favor and save your cash for something better.

Reviews were great, so I downloaded the book. I started reading it, and noted the use of bad language -- but it seemed funny -- so I continued on -- as long as I could. After awhile it wasn't funny. I have low tolerance for the "F" word and the name "Jesus" and sexual innuendos. It was funny -- until it just got more unpleasant than funny -- so I gave it up about an 8th of the way through. What is that about people who can only be funny by using bad language -- lack of vocabulary or intelligence or creativity?

I've heard all the gags in this book over and over and was disappointed that this was all there was to read. It was ultimately a chore to read and I was disappointed in it. Needed an editor and a proof-reader. Hate panning any book as it is a real achievement to write one but this one went out way too early. Pull it, rework it and re-release.

I purchased this book because I saw multiple bloggers raving about how funny it was. I was really disappointed when I barely cracked a smile while reading it. I suppose the humor just wasn't to my taste. I also thought the pacing was off and the ending abrupt.

he's an idiot who even sounds like more of an idiot in this book. he puts down his kids and parents and makes you mad that you even got the book in the first place. It isn't worth the $0 that I didn't pay for it.

Reasons NOT to read this book.....
You don't like to laugh until you snort like an idiot
There is something else you have to do that will make it so you have to put the book down for longer than 2 minutes (cereal is totally fine for dinner)
You are a lonely Sherpa living either in Rodney's old neighborhood or on the hills of some ski slope in Boston that isn't actually IN Boston
You have a serious medical condition that requires you to not laugh or smile EVER
You have some kind of aversion to smiling testicles
If none of those apply to you READ THIS BOOK!! It is the funniest thing I have ever read. I literally started laughing in his introduction and didn't stop until long after I was done reading it.

I went to junior high with Rodney. He had all the makings of Megalomania even then! Kidding, kidding. One of the things I appreciated about Rodney was his warped sense of humor and world view. Things were different back then and today, sometime people like Rodney poke that air out of bubbles of we see as our self worth and he makes sure we get a dose of reality, or at least reality as HE sees it!!! About 3 years ago I heard of this new social web site called Twitter. After following my first few people I ended up seeing this "Senor Wences" type picture with the Twitter handle of moooog35. Too my delight and slight horror (NOT!) it was the rantings of one Rodney Lacroix of whom I went to school with. During my downtime at work, I check my Twitter feed to see the latest musings of our Napoleonic friend. When he started spreading the word he was publishing a book at first I thought it was surely a sign of the apocalypse! Then I thought, good for him. Everyone at some point in their lives says, "Someday I'm going to write a book." Well Rodney delivered. I hope this will give me the inspiration of finally penning tome of my own. To my friend Rodney, I wish you much success with Things Go Wrong For Me.

I was one of the first people who got to read Rodney's book. He sent me a proof and asked for a quote so I HAD to read it. And it was one of the fastest, easiest, and funniest reads I've had in recent memory. I've followed Rodney's social media trail for years and been wowed by his blog and tweets so I wasn't surprised that his book was really funny but his book was REALLY funny. And I'm a comedian. We're a tough audience.

How so many things go wrong for one man is really unfair in the grand scheme of life but frankly, I'm glad they did. (sorry, rodney) If you live in California, I'll reference this by saying Rodney's book is like one giant sig alert. Google it.

Oh my gosh.
This book had me laughing from the beginning! I have to admit, I was all, "Is it gonna be THAT good? Am I gonna have to LIE because I sort of know Rodney?" (what. reading his blog and friending him on facebook totally counts as deep friendship.)
Thankfully, I did NOT have to lie! This book was hilarious! I think when he was a kid, he was the boy version of me. Only I never s*** my pants and had to ride my bike home in it. I believe I walked.
Things really DO go wrong for Rodney...but he's not bitter. Nope, he's funny as hell!
Underneath it all you can tell he loves his kiddos which is a nice thing to see as a mom.
But that doesn't mean he isn't going to get a few pot shots at em...which is okay because, frankly, they're going to give him hell as they get older.
They have his sense of humor, he says, and you know what? He'll probably deserve some of it.
Also, next time I accidentally hang up on my husband I'm going to say I ran someone over...AND I am looking for a corn cob pipe. I feel the need to ship Rodney one.

As usual with Rodney I found myself laughing like a crazy person, my kids asking me what's so funny and me having to tell them "I can't tell you". This is a must have for any man that will be having a vasectomy. What man wouldn't want the gift of big jiggling belly laughs post snip-snip?

I'm not much of a book critic, so I cut and pasted a review of War and Peace and just changed the names. Here goes.

"This book deserves a hundred stars. Reviewing it is an inane act. Lacroix is a god. If you want to engage other lives and other times, if you want to feel what it was like to live in 19th century Russia, under attack from the French, if you want to throw yourself into an epic that spans years, and if you want to meet real people who grow and evolve and who you will love and cannot forget, read this book. All your efforts will be rewarded. Ignore its flaws. Relish its beauty and wisdom. These things don't come easy. Treasure them. They are great gifts from a once-only genius who gave us everything he had. All I can say is I am very grateful."

Of course, all that stuff about Russia doesn't really make any sense... so just buy the damn book already.

I've followed Rodney, the author, ever since I read some of his Twitter entries a couple of years ago. I enjoyed his midgetmanofsteel website with his hamster stories, where he made comics out of his daughter's hamsters. (No harm was done to the hamsters PETA) He pokes fun at his life through funny stories, which hit home for a lot of us. I recently shared his sharting story with my sister who was having a similar problem due to chemotherapy. It's nice to bring laughter to solemn situations when you can. I gave her my copy of his book, which her 14 and 16 year old sons are also getting a kick out of. If you liked Dumb and Dumber, and don't take life too seriously, you will enjoy Things Go Wrong For Me. There's always pee in the pool. There's your next title Rodney. Get writing! We're all waiting.

There are very few people whose online work I seek out. The truth is that there are many people out there sharing their words, and there are only a few who are worth visiting over and over again. The bloggers who make me laugh? Well, I can count them on one hand and have fingers left with which to type this review. Rodney LaCroix is such a writer. The very first time I visited his blog a few years back, I spent some time clicking around, looking for the links to the books I was certain he had written . . . I was astounded to find that there were none. It has taken Rodney a while to get around to writing a book, but trust me when I say that it is amazing. Hilariously, ridiculously, inappropriately amazing. Kris

...watched an episode of "Wipeout" with a sixty-year old grandfather trying to hold his own? As he hits an obstacle, and you hear the unmistakable machine-gun staccato of brittle osteoporosis bones shattering, do you sometimes feel pangs of empathy for the unfortunate crumpled contestant, yet you're laughing too hard at their misfortune to notice? This may very well be the book for you. From the opening story (and my personal favorite) about the "bathroom chocolates," you'll alternate between wanting to point and laugh at the unfortunate author, or embrace him and try to console him... That is, if you could fit your arms around his pudgy frame. You'll be laughing so hard at this book, you'll be shooting Zima out of your nose. Actually, I can't back that up. Where would you find Zima? I strongly doubt they make it anymore... and wasn't it fermented Crystal Pepsi? Good luck finding that, too... But, yeah, fair warning.... May cause the forceful expulsion of liquid through your nostrils.

I have followed Rodney's (aka, Mooooog's) blog, "Midget Man of Steel" for a couple of years now, so I sort of knew a little bit of what to expect when I read the book, but OMG the blog was the tip of the Rodney iceberg! I had no idea what I was getting into with this book, and I mean this in the best way possible! It's definitely guy humor, but it was still relatable to me as a gal. From his childhood stories of mishap after mishap as an overweight kid growing up in New Hampshire to him getting a taste of his own medicine when he had his own kids, each story is filled with Rodney's trademark snarkiness and self deprecating humor that makes his writing so relatable.
His chapter of his now well known "Draw Something" drawings are absolutely hysterically funny and disturbing at the same time. I would expect nothing less.
His book is filled with some stories from his blog, including the very detailed story about his vasectomy, (I swear, I think I know more about his balls at this point than I know about my "stuff" after my colonoscopy!), to funny stories about his kids and his "rules" about parenting.
Things definitely go wrong for Rodney, but not this book. It's freakin awesome!

This book is an extension of Rodney's hilarious blog, so if you've read and enjoyed his blog you will definitely love this book. It's amazing how you can laugh so hard at the stories of a fat kid inadvertently trying to kill himself on multiple occasions and at a grown man shaving his balls. I read this in half a day because I couldn't put it down and because PICTURES! So it's perfect for people with short attention spans AND people who like to laugh. I think that's pretty much everyone in this day and age. So basically it's perfect for everyone.

... and if you're at home, you'd better put something under that chair because otherwise there'll be a puddle after you're done.

Mr Lacroix's book is like being hit with the literary equivalent of a sledgehammer. He doesn't mince words and those he uses readily conjure up visuals that will return full force at the most inconvenient moments, causing you to burst out laughing for no apparent reason. So don't read this the night before a job interview, a funeral or a court hearing.

Afterwards is fine though. In fact, recommended!

First book EVER that's made me belly-laugh, cry and blush...usually all at the same time! Rodney has such a unique sense of humor, perspective on life, and drawing "skill" that makes his book truly entertaining. The only reason I give it four stars is because, as a former teacher, I believe there's always room for improvement...and selfishly, I'm hoping he writes another. ;) Someone needs to give this guy his own radio show!

This book is funnier than dead baby jokes were in the 70s. More hilarious than guy gets hit in the nuts on Americas Funniest home videos. And it sure beats getting an STD from a Russian hooker. If you like Mad or Cracked magazines then this book is for you. If you like Time or Newsweek probably not.

"Things Go Wrong For Me" is an easy read with splashes of humor. It was a bit disjointed but i think intentionally so. The author presented some very amusing situations and overall I don't think I wasted any brain space by taking the time to read it.

Where do I start? This book is hysterical and very easy to read, it even has very graphic stick figure pictures! I laughed my way through the whole book and only give it four stars because it ended and now I have nothing else to read. Rodney talks you through the ups and downs of his extremely funny and sometimes embarassing adventures of being an overweight child, a parent, a husband, and a short man. I highly recommend this book....be kept away from children. A must read for anyone who enjoys a good laugh (at the expense of others... namely Rodney.) Check it out, you won't regret it.

When I bought Rodney's book, I pretty much thought I should know what to expect! It was WAY better than that!!!!! Rodney says the kind of s*** that would probably never even cross the minds of most of us, and if it did, we wouldn't have the balls to say it. There were times that I laughed so hard I almost peed my pants! The best part is it made me realize that my life doesn't suck! I mean after all, I could be living Rodney's life!!! While things might go wrong for him, he manages to find the humor in it and I am thankful that he is ready and willing to share that with the rest of it!

How sad that this book is about the author's life because it's funny as hell!! I found myself saying "poor kid!" then laughing my butt off again! I'm only half way through it and can't wait to get started again!

OK so, I finished the book and it is hilarious! I love Rodney's humor, his honesty and the fact that he's tiny!! I had a ruptured aneurysm back in August and have no short term memory so the best part is that I get to read it all over again and laugh like it's the first time!

Rodney, thanks so much for giving me something to smile and laugh about!

From raisins to corn-cob pipes (I may never look at Frosty the same way again); Rodney takes his unique writing style and view of the world from his uproarious, often inappropriately funny Blog to print for your reading pleasure. If you can't help laughing at the seemingly wrong moments in your day to day life, you will thoroughly enjoy this book.

If knowledge is indeed gained from experience, and experience garners wisdom; perhaps the author is in fact a very wise man! We can all learn a few of life's lessons within these pages at the expense of Rodney's gained wisdom.

Rodney Lacroix not only has a rad name, but he can write the crap out of a funny memoir. This is definitely an insanely ridiculous read that should be read by all. You think YOU'RE in your darkest hour? Spend a few of those dark hours reading this book and Rod will make you feel like a superhero. The perfect book to read at grandma's house, while having a mammogram or on your toilet. It's just THAT good.

I highly recommend reading this book. It is so funny. I laughed so hard throughout this entire book that I had tears running down my face many times. I'm now sad that I've already read the whole book. May have to read it again! Rodney Lacroix defiantly needs to write more books!

There were a few stories in here I did find amusing, but overall I felt bad for having starting this book, which, like a car accident, was hard to look away from even though I knew I should. There is little value in this book and much of it comes across as immature. I can understand why someone would want to read such lighthearted (not to mention crude) humor, but unless you're looking to read material that may as well come from a teenager (although he writes much better than one), I suggest you find another way to spend your time.

After reading "Things go wrong for me", a persistent embarrassing and unsightly rash I've been dealing with since my teens miraculously cleared up. Not sure if it was the laughter, or something in the full color ink that Stephen Colbert doesn't use, but I refuse to examine my good fortune further. I just feel blessed.

I read this book in just a few hours. Some of the stories are my favorite from his blog and others that I had never heard before and had me rolling! I didn't expect how open he'd be in the book to his personal life but it really let some light in to why he is so damn funny. I couldn't put my phone down, especially when I got to the vasectomy chapters, definitely the funniest part! I cannot wait for another book!

Once you start, be ready to read until you get to the end....
This book is awesome....in moooooog35 style...no holding back here.

Love your style, Rodney.Things Go Wrong For Me (when life hands you lemons, add vodka)

I purchased this book for my inaugural Kindle read - I was going through all my different options and this book looked like a good quick read to try my new Kindle - SUPER FUNNY! So funny I connected to Rodney through Facebook and now am entertained throughout the day with his daily musings. Great read!

I've been a fan of moooooog35 for maybe five years now. He is the creator and evil genius behind the blog 'midgetmanofsteel'.
I new this book was going to be a crazy, fun read. As usual, I'm right.
Rodney has outdone himself.
If there's anything funnier out there at this time, I've got to have it. But for now "Things Go Wrong For Me" is the ultimate pick-me-up.

a MUST have for your apocalyptic bug out bag. If you feel rotten about your life, Rodney make it possible for you to laugh at his. Once you have read this, don't pass it on, make the next person buy their own, you will want this one on hand for emergencies.

For all the five-star reviews, I thought this would be as funny as everyone claimed. I am very sorry to say that it was not. Copied directly from his blog, it is disjointed and awkward. The author is probably funny in a crowd/at a party, but on paper and without benefit of facial expression and/or several pints of beer, it is disappointing.

This book had me cracking up. I couldn't stop from waking my husband that was sleeping next to me...I actually had to say "I'm sorry my laughter is so offensive"...because he was getting annoyed. Buy this book. Seriously.

This book had me cracking up. I couldn't stop from waking my husband that was sleeping next to me...I actually had to say "I'm sorry my laughter is so offensive"...because he was getting annoyed. Buy this book. Seriously.

As a long time blog reader of Rodney's I knew to expect funny but I had no idea I'd be living through explosions and near death winter activities. I laughed, I cringed, I gagged a little...in other words, I loved it!