Humor
Review:It's a decadent history, as the title suggests, that not only speaks of the decline of the family but the people who make it, from every point of view, through four generations are outlined. It was the first work of the author who just received a Nobel Prize for this work was a bestseller and has been made into a film. The most interesting part of the work would be the clear description of his characters. It is part of the culture of the twentieth century even though it is set in the nineteenth ... Read more
Review:Everyone in a blended family can benefit from this insightful yet fun-to-read book! As the old saying goes, "Knowledge is power," and just by having the information in this book, many blended families can side-step a lot of unnecessary pain, misunderstandings and mistakes and instead, build a happy, successful, well-adjusted family.
Before I continue on with the review, I do want to take a moment to agree with another reviewer who said that the material in this book could provide great ma... Read more
Review:Got this for our 4 year old daughter for Christmas. She had been trying to tell knock knock jokes and didn't quite have the pattern down (though her own versions are hilarious and we continue to encourage her to make up her own!). She immediately sat down to read this, and even though she can't actually "read" yet, the pictures support the words and she can read/remember all the words on the pages... who knew it would turn into a useful teaching tool, as well as provide all of us with many laugh... Read more
Review:Warning: This book is funny in places. BUT the humor is a bit overshadowed by the very very frequent use of the word F*ck. She also tends to take a lot of political and anti-religious stances. There is some really great material it is just to bad that it wasnt pulled together better. If you are thinking about buying this book go read parts of it at Borders or buy it used. Save your money. Read more
Review:This book is a quick easy read with an inspirational and powerful message. Its interesting seeing this lifestyle through a young girl's eyes. Nevertheless, it demonstrates the importance of "angels" in one's life and makes me want to be there for others and to never pass judgement.
I can't help but wonder how's everyone doing now and what's her mother's story? Read more
Review:This is one of the most incredible and most difficult books that I have ever read. The style is not complex; but if you let yourself fall into the plight, into the mind, the life of the protagonist... it can become a very hard read. It makes you think about the world surrounding you, all of it, in an unimaginable way. Read more
Review:From the glowing reviews I read, I expected much more from this book. The writing style and a lot of the content is somewhat amusing but the advice is either nothing too new or oddly complicated. Almost all of the "tips" are given in words rather than pictures and following the words is usually hard to visualize. Also, a lot of the comments he makes are "gay men like this" or "gay men don't like this" so it's hard to know if a straight man would have the same preferences! Don't waste your mon... Read more
Review:Ian McEwan is a talented writer and his observations of humanity are worth reading. But the premise of the book, a fetus with full understanding of a world he cannot know, is far fetched. The fetus will ultimately be born to a horrible woman whose only redeeming trait is her beauty and an uncle one cannot help but dispise. Avoid this one. Read more
Review:Jen takes on temp jobs while waiting for her advance check from selling her first book. To fill the extra hours, she has written a hilarious memoir about her ordinary life experiences. Cross her and you may be the lucky recipient of one of her crafty letters that you wouldn't believe someone would have the nerve to write. (And what a great tool for releasing anger) If your one of her stay at home friends, you may be on the recieving end of funny daily scoops that rival a soap opera drama, and mu... Read more