Honestly, i can say this is one of the abslutely BEST  books i have ever read. It is hilariously funny, practical info and the deepest sadness anyone can feel.
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It is so Real I didn't want it to end.  I laughed...I cried..I wanted to actually be the person writing...or perhaps living it with the author.  This book will actually make you feel very different should u ever become a patient. Or for that matter THE NURSE...the author makes u feel apart of absolutely everything she writes..I became so involved that I turned off my cell and shut the door to my room so as not to be disturbed... You can actually feel your self become part of the staff...I would recommend  this  book to everyone I know.  I absolutely love it.
4341555
This is one of the best books I have ever read.  And I do not say that lightly.

My name is Firecat Hat.  I am an author and a reader of great books.  This one was recommended to me by my gentleman Silvercoat, and I was very impressed.  I was very excited to read the next portion each time I read part of it.  Dennis Prager has it broken down into little chunks that are logical and easy to digest.  In fact, the whole book is easy to digest, which is remarkable considering the depth of the topic.  Prager has taken a topic that is foggy to us, and hard to grasp, and laid it out in logical sequence, with little compartmentalized bite-size topics that all add up to the wonder of what it takes to be happy.  What a wonderful gift to humanity!  I did disagree with his arguments about the differences between men and women, and I actually ripped that part out of the book.  But I kept reading the rest and I truly find it to be full of wisdom.
4610966
This is simply one of the best books I have ever read. Very well written, clever ,funny and sometimes heartwrenching.
3776384
This is among the best books I have ever read in my life. It is sad, funny, and I could not stop reading it once I started! I love this book. A must read!
1401026
JUST  LOVE THIS WONDERFUL BOOK. ITS SO HILARIOUS AND ALSO A LITTLE SAD BUT MOSTLY HILARIOUS. THIS IS THE SECOND BOOK BY PHIL CALLAWAY  THAT  I HAVE READ BUT IT NOT GOING TO BE MY LAST BOOK BY HIM READ IT YOU WILL LOVE IT JUST LIKE I DO.
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The only words I can say for Noel Branham's book is that I am feeling all the feels.  This book will take you to some pretty sad places in life.  Susan is the "outcast" in her class at high school. Her parents have abandoned her in one way or another and she is being raised by her uncle--a man disabled by a very serious accident. At this point of her high school career, instead of her uncle taking care of her, she's taking care of him. She often gets left out of events among her peers, but when she is included she becomes the brunt of their jokes.

Living next door is Calder Hurtz, a boy Susan has had affection for since she met him in third grade.  He is the hottest thing on two feet at school and every girl wants to be HIS girl.  The girls in the class only get close to Susan to get the goods on Calder.

Susan and Calder have kind of an odd friendship--they love each other, but neither will tell the other one. They have an openness that allows them to speak what's on their minds without regard to the other's feelings, but neither will speak of their mutual love.

Noel has a way with her writing that draws out a full gamut of emotions in the reader. A bit of irony is the well-known Pecan Festival in the town of Walnut Springs.  It is the kind of thing in this book that tickles my funny bone.  I really appreciate Noel for allowing me to read and review her book.  I give it five stars, two thumbs up, and a pecan pie for the festival.
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I would recommend this book to anyone. It teaches so many wonderful life lessons in a compassionate, realistic, and loving way. The way it is written, you have the opportunity to see the story from several perspectives. You will laugh out loud as well as shed tears.
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I have read this book at least THREE times.  I've given it to almost everyone I know. I gave it to my nephew when he was 14. One day, we saw him shaking and crying on his bed.  When I asked what was wrong, he rolled over and handed me this book!!!!  He couldn't even speak, he just pointed to the part he wanted me to read.  It is soooo funny.  Whenever my mother feels down, she just opens it up to any page and it cheers her up.  If I ever met Jay, I'd tell him this is my favorite book.  I made the mistake of taking it when I was waiting to see if I would be picked for jury duty. I kept laughing out loud and everyone kept looking at me.  It really is funny.  I don't know if his life was this funny, or if he left out most of the bad stuff, but if you have ANY sense of humor at all, GET THIS BOOK!
1437591
This is one of the funniest book I have read. I come from a large family so I can relate to it. It's Funny and Sad and a great book to read.
1989300
This is one of the most hilarious books I've ever read...  Almost every page has a laugh out loud!!  A must-read!
2990652
This is one of the best books I've read in years. It's funny, well written and creative. I love that now that I've finished it, I can re-read it and make different choices.
My favorite part is the section in which David makes annotations. At one point, I was laughing so hard I couldn't breath.  I highly recommend this book for anyone who wishes to laugh.
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John Hollands is a brilliant writer. His book "The dead, the dying, and the damned was a best seller".  In my opinion this was even better. The first half of the book was hilariously funny, the second half was devastatingly sad. His characters were so real, they almost jumped off the page. The story so vivid that it made you cry, first with laughter then with sadness. I will read it again when I have recovered.
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This was a very good book that I found very relatable, being a kid (I'm 14), going though hard times this gave me a little laughter, lightness and realization into my life. It's really is a must read.
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Well, I have read it three times now and still laugh my rear end off just as hard as the first time I read it. To me, there is no one more brilliant than the person who can take a horrible situation and see the humor in it. And this the author has done in spades.

The first thing I noticed was how graphic the descriptions are, utterly stripped of bull. Everything is made blatantly clear and is quite easy to visualize. As I read, I go from pity filled shock and horror to laughing so hysterically that I think I might wet myself. (Pun not intended but take it however you like.) And as far as toilet humor, all I can say is, you-know-what happens. I know it couldn't be helped and the way the author tells it is hilarious. I do have to say that at the part with the smoldering dog poop, I laughed so hard I swear I ruptured something, and all I can do is pray it heals itself, whatever it was. I hope it wasn't an organ I needed. I would note every little line and part that made me laugh but I think I would be quoting darn near the whole thing. But I will say that I was in stitches many many many times. Just about every bit of dialog from Mouse cracked me up, what a character.

As far as it being a "guys story" well, no kidding. But that doesn't mean the perspective can't be appreciated by women. I find it very amusing and informative, offering a glimpse into a world many can't imagine. Not just a guy's world, but a disabled but still a man's-mans world. It really is sad, touching, filled with hope, horrifying, disgusting, shocking, hilarious, crude, and raw. Just what the description says, life. A good story should touch upon all your emotions and this one certainly did. I laughed, cried, got angry, got happy, and was amused, frightened, shocked, you name it. Great story. Great story and so well told.
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I would recommend this book to any one. It was hilarious, gut wrenching. It made me want to find out if they were able to help Vyr
3312184
This is one of the funniest books I have ever read.  I finished it seriously wishing Halpern's dad would adopt me.
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It is not often that I read a book which so impacts me.  I was blown away.  This book is brilliant, laugh-out-loud funny, and so touching that I actually burst out crying in the end.  (Yes, it was a bit embarrassing this evening on the subway.)  Also, the characterization of "Onion" and several others was pure genius.  One reviewer said the book was repetitive.  There was a moment midway through when I wondered where the book was going and whether I would continue to like it as much as I had to that point...but that moment lasted about two pages.  This book was fantastic throughout and the emotional payoff in the end more than rewards the reader.  I loved this book.