Laugh out loud funny, witty and at the same time very personal
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Anyone with family, friends or kids will find good, meaningful advice in this book. I should know,  I've been listening to these tidbits since I was in middle school. The author and I have been good friends since the 8th grade.  I knew back then that something like this was in her future, which is why #76 "Keep in touch with friends from childhood" rings true. Gina has the ability to get her point across in a few words and with a great sense of humor,  Many of the entries are sayings we grew up with and heard from our parents, grandparents and other family members. It's a salute to them, their values and beliefs that make many of the contributions to this book so heartfelt.

Gina dedicated this book to my son, Adam, who is now in his senior year of high school. He has his own personal copy, but I may just give him another one for his graduation present as the advice in this book is that good and worth hearing twice. Bravo, Gina Delapa, keep putting your thoughts in to words!
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This book makes me laugh out loud. Very few do!
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By the time you're done with the "Idi-Oddysey," you'd wish you could have a drink with this guy and hear his stories in person. (I ended up having one!)
This is probably the funniest book I've read, filled with personal stories that will make you want to add some colors into your own life. Becoming a wedding officiant, "getting his robes wet" as the unorthodox minister, getting into some ridiculous weddings situations as a guest, secretly getting married himself, witnessing his brother marrying the same woman three time, and much much more. Scott had enough to work with for this hilarious memoir!
A must read for everyone!!
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This memoir grabbed my attention and it was maintained throughout the whole book. My interest was peaked at all the raunchy endeavors the author encountered in every chapter. I'm sure many people after reading this memoir would like to live their lives vicariously through the writer. It reads like the author is your best friend dishing out his most unfavorable and favorable moments in life. I recommend this book to anyone looking for an easy read that encompasses all the drama of relationships while laughing hysterically. Overall, the most upbeat, hilarious and refreshing book I've read in a long time!
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'The Longest Date: Life as a Wife' is a funny and heartwarming look at one woman's life and experiences before and during marriage. The author tells stories from her dating life along with her marriage that are both laugh out loud funny and some that are deeply personal and serious. The topics range from her failed first marriage with a man who turned out to be gay, health scares, problems with getting pregnant, and dinner parties.

I was immediately pulled into the memoir by the author's writing style along with her witty and sarcastic storytelling. She spoke in a conversational tone that makes it feel like you're talking with an old friend and reliving funny incidents or stories that have happened over the years. Although most of the book is told in a light tone, it deals with several very serious and painful topics. The author opens her life and her heart to us as readers in the hopes that we can take away something from her experiences - either as a wife, a fiance, a woman, or just living life. Some of the chapters dealt with emotional and painful subjects that really tore at my heart, but somehow the author kept an upbeat attitude while regaling them. I really admire her for being able to share these personal stories from her life with us and for being so honest about everything - whether it's wanting to wring your husband's neck or having problems with infertility - she gives them all the same respect and upbeat tone. Readers will immediately identify with the author and her stories - either by personal experience, through a friend or family member's experiences, or just by giving them insight into the life of being a wife and all it entails. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a fun memoir full of great tales and witty commentary, as well as those who wish for a down to earth book with heart!

Disclosure: I received a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
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Laugh out loud at times, but a story that touches where a woman lives! Wish I'd read this year's ago!!
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Trailer Trash, with A Girls Name is an original memoir that makes you laugh out loud, and at the same time feel for this smart boy who endures a difficult life without losing his sense of humor. Mr. Robertss witty comicalness and neat prose make this book impossible to put down. I read it in one session and went back and forth between chapters to highlight some of the most hilarious sentences Ive read in quite some time. Looking forward to the second installation in this series.
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Singled Out is a rollicking romp through the highs and lows of the mature aged dating scene. It is about four friends, a gay hairdresser, a dysfunctional mother and a woman who undertakes a life altering journey and finally achieves her dream.
Heather Blight is an extremely gifted storyteller and wonderful crafter of character and dialogue. Her novel humorously reveals the hopes, desires, pitfalls, and back stabbing nature of friendships, mother daughter relationships and the online dating scene
However, Singled Out reminds us of a simpler time. Relationships and dating techniques are discussed in detail with close personal friends and wisdom passes from one to the other.
Beth is a lovingly wrought character. Not a perfect woman by any means, therefore, very human, and it is uplifting when her personal growth and ultimate belief in herself enables her to break the cycle of failed relationships and find true happiness.

Singled Out has breadth and depth and there is much more to discover in this book for those willing to read beneath the surface.
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I awoke this morning laughing out loud over something I'd remembered from this book as I was awakening. I'm so glad I bought and read it. I was familiar with David's blog, so was prepared for the kind of humor to expect, but with David, even when you know what to expect, it still often comes as a hilarious surprise. I don't think I'd want to be on the receiving end of his wit, but I do so much enjoy reading what he writes and how he writes it, from his observations of us mere humans and how we go about our lives. In this book, David reveals stories of his personal life, as well as his work life. I don't think more than a few paragraphs would go by without an out loud laugh, and in some places I had to stop reading to catch my breath from laughing so hard. Definite thumbs up. David's humor is not for the faint of heart, but if you're fairly normal and like to laugh, this is your book.
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An absolute must for anyone with a sense of humour or If one needs a bit of distraction and a good laugh
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Some really funny incidents which had me laughing out loud! I could just picture some of the scenarios while reading this. Justin's Dad is one of a kind and his words of wisdom will stay with you. An enjoyable, funny, thought provoking read.
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Circleforks is a group of life stories combined into one chronicling the author's journey through her emotional, psychological, and physical personal life i.e. "the middle".  Living a life that is neither hot nor cold but lukewarm and not standing for much of anything, she finds herself thrust into many self inflicted soap operas.  Dozier tells of her desire to be the center of attention, the healer of all woes, the unneeded mediator, and the only child who is convinced that her solo existence is a disability.  This true life drama is riddled with wit and comical language that every person who has ever tried to find themselves can relate to.  Circleforks is a real and sometimes painfully funny quest for self love and self acceptance.  Great book.  Makes you look in the mirror twice.
Violette Reid, PeachPublishing
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I expected this to be a laugh out loud funny book from beginning to end. About 1/4 of the way through I found myself in tears. Not only is it incredibly moving but it explains some valuable life lessons that we often need to hear. I recommend this book to anyone of all ages, gender, sexual orientation and background.
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I initially thought I'd spend just a few minutes checking this book out, as it was by one of my favorite authors, but before I knew it, I was a third of the way through it when my Kindle battery died and I had to stop. I also realized that I had a smile on my face the whole time I was reading. This book is witty, laugh out loud funny, at times sweet and sensitive and at others, somewhat inspiring. This book just made me happy the whole time I was reading it. This book goes in my top ten favorites of all time and I can't wait to start part two!
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Utterly heartbreaking and humorous at the same time.
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Emotional, insightful, playful, and most of all just fun.  Taylor has hit it on the nose with this personal memoir of joy, pain, learning and growth that has touched us all in the world of dating while adding a new technological insight and twist.  The author seems to have a delectible wit and strong command of the English vocabulary, leaving one laughing one minute and looking in the dictionary the next.  great set of quotes through out this soul searing tale of dating that truly made it a joy to read.  I read it in a single sitting and my wife finished it even quicker than I.  Give it a shot you won't regret it.
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Laugh out loud funny moments, and a happy ending.