It's funny and heartfelt
919613
This book takes a fantastically holistic view of the reproductive journey. It's funny and heartfelt, but also really touches on the genuine issues women grapple with when trying to have a baby, overcoming miscarriages, and when they actually have to adapt to motherhood. Absolutely loved every bit of this novel, and felt as though no one was left un-represented. Monica Drake's style is so digestible and accessible yet really packs a punch in terms of heart and humour. Love her writing.
4304654
I love them some people laugh some people get pissed off I think its funny
94494
not as uproariously funny as some of the Wallace and Grommet outings, this is nonetheless amusing and heartfelt.  It looks as if it's for kids, but adults will catch the gags, and there are many.  The sheep do come home, but what they're wagging behind them has to be seen to be believed.
3526477
The stories range from funny to bittersweet, and are honest and fun to read.  I recommend this highly to anyone.
4162210
What do you get when the humor of Adam Carolla collides with the insight of C.S. Lewis against a Spanish backdrop?  Yes, you guessed it, Prioleau Alexanders latest book, Dispatches Along the Way.
 This book was an unexpected journey for me.  When I picked up this book I envisioned comical situations with colorful characters and would have been content with that.  This turned out to be so much more.
 You do get plenty of humor.  Prioleaus description of The Running of the Bulls, was worth the price of the book alone.  As I sat outside reading on break at work, I laughed so hard tears were streaming down my face.  A co-worker came outside and insisted that I read it to him.  By the end, we were both doubled over.  Damn, this guy is good with analogies.  Let me give you an example,
 For one week, beginning July 7th, a million people descend on the city for a level of drunkenness rivaling a Kennedy family reunion.
Now thats some good stuff and it only gets more comical from there.
But heres the thing, this book had heart.  On his journey, Alexander is seeking truthor the meaning of happiness.  Seems easy enough, doesnt it?  But any of us who have really thought about it knows that it isnt.  Thats why self-help and Chicken Soup books sell in the millions.  We are all looking for that deep insight that gives our lives meaning.  The answers to lifes most profound questions.
Heres one for you:
Its because in Africa, the poor think about how much more they have than nothing.  Those of us in good shape think about how much less we have than everything.
That is something to consider, isn't it?  What does it really mean to have it all?  If we really do have it all, then why are we so damn unhappy?  These are questions to consider as you embark upon the journey with Mr. Alexander.
For what its worth I do not want to overly hype the book, as I believe it does a disservice to both the reader and the author.  But, if you are looking for a book with humor and heart, this one fits the bill
4124184
Came across this movie by accident. It is really funny and poignant.
2731502
Can a book about grief be funny? Yes. It can be funny, and heartfelt, and nostalgic, and clever, and unbearably sad all wrapped up together. Lauren Foxs pulls this off brilliantly in her new book Days of Awe.

On the surface, we see main character Isabel Moore face of year of grief and struggle: the death of her best friend, the demise of her marriage, the frailty of her aging mother, and the growing resentment of her tween daughter. But Fox isn't content to let the story sit on the surface. She digs into the inner lives of her characters and exposes raw human emotion and connection  the depth of female friendships, the strength of mother-daughter bonds, the thrill of falling in love, and the pain of recognizing that love is gone.

I loved Foxs writing style  which had me wanting to read more and more. I also loved her sense of humor. Several exchanges in the book had me laughing out loud. Other sections of the book made me cringe, only because they were so real I felt uncomfortable for the characters. I am eager to look into Foxs other books as I enjoyed this one so much.

5 stars.

Thank to you NetGalley and Knopf for a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
3356833
At 28, I'm not exactly the intended audience for this novel. Even still, Hicks' story is quirky enough and the writing solid enough that I enjoyed reading about Betty's adventure from start to finish. It's an honest and heartwarming story that, in spite of its comedic veneer, has some real fears and emotions behind the actions of its characters and asks some serious questions about life, but without the novel taking itself too serious. It may have been written for an older audience, but I would recommend it to any adult.
2936198
It's a self reflective humor piece that is ZOMGWTFBBQ funny at many points and rolls right along.  Tyler is an impressive writer, explainer-of-things and humorist and this is the kind of thing that makes you want to watch/listen/read everything she's worked on (a lot) and beg for more.
1105514
It is rare that I find an M/M romance that is worth reading more than once, yet I have found myself coming back to this for its humor and heart.  This love story is sweet and charming (and sexy) all on it its own the but unholy surprise of it is that book manages to give us that with laugh out loud humor.  I read all kinds of books and this is the funniest thing I have read in a long time.  This is a terrific book.  I want more.
132529
So smart and funny, adds up to more than the sum of its parts, and it's parts are awesome.
4113735
I bought this as a holiday read and I was not disappointed. It was touching, heartfelt and laugh out loud funny in places. You can always tell how much you have enjoyed a book when you actually feel like you don't want it to end and actively miss hearing about the characters after it has finished. I will look out for more books by Peter John in the future. Well done and heartily recommended.
1985912
This book is a look at everyday life and finding the humour in the situation. The funniest parts are about the children and what they do.they are mostly laugh out loud funny. I am no prude but the scene in the bathroom at the friends house I would have left out. As a matter of fact I would not have admitted that to anyone let alone put it in a book for everyone and there brother to read. Turner though is a no holds barred type of writer though I do think sometimes not knowing something or not saying everything that comes to mind or that  has happened to us is the better part of valour. That said this is an enjoyable book. It is about two people who are trying to be good parents and how hard it sometimes can be. It is about how funny, rewarding, loving and enjoyable it can be to be a parent. This is an enjoyable and funny and thoughtful book. I will read more of Turner' s books.
2184262
I opened this book last night, and didn't put it down until I read it through. A quick, easy read, this book is gut bustingly funny...and it's not just a bunch of hilarious quotes, it's also a good, heartfelt story with family values and moral components intertwined.  The language is very raw, so if you are offended by any or all of the entire curse word dictionary, this book may not be for you.

I found it refreshing that there is someone out there who is all about being completely honest and transparent, and doesn't beat around the bush, especially in society's current state, where everything offends someone somewhere.

Must read.
2555321
I laughed so hard I cried! It was sweet, heart-warming, and a good way to tell Biblical truths all at the same time.
3337102
This book makes me laugh. So much. Just look at that guy on the cover. He's hilarious. I also like this book because its a really clever look at accepting and embracing the parts of ourselves that we might find lumpy, bumpy, or filled with flies. The voices of the world-wise father, the endearingly annoying child, and the big bad wolf hit just the right notes without being preachy. My kids like it because of the jokes and lively language. It's something we all enjoy reading.
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I love it so much it was funny and cute I think part of the reason I love it so much is that I love dogs