Witty, Funny, Honest, and Compelling!!
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Witty, funny, honest, and compelling... A Great Read!! Found it by accident. Couldn't put it down. Love Jalan!! One of the best reluctant heroes ever. If you love fast paced good writing, this book is for you. Have fun on the adventure!
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I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was absolutely hilarious but, as a single woman, it solidified the fact that dating is not easy... On- line or off!
Dalia told the stories in such a way that although I know how frustrating each encounter must have been, she was able to find humor and be able to keep it moving.
She also made it clear that these are "her experiences" and did not try to dissuade others from trying on-line dating.
It think it was candid, humorous, and well written! I wonder if there'll be a sequel!
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This book was not only an excellent read, but a great time!! It was so funny that I laughed out loud through most of the book. Intelligently written for those struggling to be all for everyone, for those needing a load off of their shoulders as well as for those seeking straight-forward yet gentle encouragement as each attempts to grow as a Christian woman. The chapters are short enough to read one at a time, contain a large amount of unbelievable hilarity with the right amount of theological truth. I would highly recommend this book to anyone & already give the book away as gifts on a regular basis.
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This book was recommended to me and since I hadn't heard of it I wasn't sure what I was getting in to... What I found was a sincere, honest, entertaining book written by a man with curiosity coming from a good place. This book isn't a joke, it doesn't mock, and it isn't preachy. I LOVED this book!! - So much so that I was disappointed when it was over, which I mentioned to my mom. Unknown to me, she'd heard of the author and had actually read The Know-It-All. She said "yeah, I felt the same way. The author's fun to hang out with!" I couldn't have said it better myself! A.J. gives a lot of himself and I just like him, his wife and the life he leads. I want to keep hanging out! Why am I writing this review? Because I honestly adored the book and couldn't pass up the opportunity to write a review A.J.'s dad would review himself (which you learn about in the book!)! :)
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This book will have anyone,with a sense of humor(or any other kind of"sense"),doubling over in laughter!! I'd already owned this book for years,before a swindling relative"relieved"me of it...So I was delighted that Amazon,had this book for sale!! Mayor Coleman Young,was an intelligent as well as entertaining politician,who defeated the odds,and became the first black mayor,of a major U.S. city!!His unique perspectives on life are perfectly reflected,in this collection of his outrageously honest quotes...In order to really appreciate,this controversal and candid man(And what he's been through,and WHY,he thinks how he thinks,and says the things he says)you've got to first read his autobiography,aptly titled:"Hardstuff:The Autobiography of Mayor Coleman Young"which is available(for a bargain price)right here on Amazon..My two favorite quotes from"Quotations"are when being accused of talking about racism too much,Coleman astutely replied:"When I see racism,I talk about it." "I've done that ALL,my life."I HOPE to STOP,talking about it." "Do you know,WHEN,that will happen?!?" "When I don't SEE any more racism."and when asked about his putting blacks in key positions in City Hall,he responds:"That means more at the TOP for blacks."(because)"There aint no shortage of blacks out there behind them garbage trucks!" Buy the book to hear his HILLARIOUS(yet true)response to an elderly Japanese Interpreter(on a visit to Japan)who informed him that there were many Japanese words,that have differing meanings,depending upon the tone in which they are spoken. His(crazy)response,when asked to follow a Japanese host,who had donned a kimono,and performed a 400 year-old warrior dance,with a spear and fan,will have you in TEARS!!!His logical(and TOTALLY true)response to being accused of being paranoid,is NOT to be missed!! You also MUST,read his PROFOUND view,against accusations that Afirmative Action is simply"reverse discrimination." His totally logical and intelligent response,when asked if Detroits'crime problem,was directly related to its' large black population,caused me to(audibly)say"AMEN" His(fact-backed)quote about blacks(violently)confronting whites,in order to achieve equal rights,should be REQUIRED reading for all ultra-militant blacks!! Sound Advice:ORDER THIS BOOK TODAY!! YOU'LL THANK YOURSELF!! Because,you have NO IDEA,how HARD it was for me,to just pick TWO"favorite"quotes,out of the ENDLESS,remarkable "sound-bites"in this WONDERFUL book!!!
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This was one of the funniest books I have ever read- and I've read quite a few. I will highly recommend this to all of my friends and family for years to come. I think at times I was laughed so hard that I was cried. If you're looking for a good, easy read with a refreshingly honest and comical storyline, I recommend you pick up this book. And, best of all, it's a true story!

I'm already looking forward to Jen Lancaster's next book! Keep them coming, girlfriend!
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I honestly absolutely love "Save Send Delete." I was reading it last night and I was laughing so hard at the mails concerning Amanda, I nearly fell out of bed!! I love the way Goska has set the book up so that we see only the mails sent by Mira; and I also love the way that between the more serious discussions, she reverts to a humuorous or witty interlude. My only problem with the book was when I found I was on the last page. I wanted to read more!!

Mira is a struggling first generation Catholic Polish-American adjunct professor, living and working in Patterson, NJ. One evening her attention is drawn to the TV where she hears Lord Randolph Court-Wright, a well-known British `celebrity' scientist, expounding his views on atheism.  Outraged, she sends him an angry and abusive email.  Much to her horror and amazement he replies.  And so begins an email discussion between these two people, who are not only diametrically opposed in their faith beliefs, but also a million miles apart in social status. A fascinating relationship develops.

This is a quirky, engaging book that explores serious issues in an easily digestible, witty and endearing way.  I loved it and urge everyone to read it.
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Honest, funny and heartbreaking! Well worth the read.
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I don't usually read memoirs but this one came highly recommended and it did not disappoint!!  The author is obviously a gifted writer who can uses his intelligence,wit and humor to tell his story.  I went from laughing to tears in this poignant memoir of his coming of age in a small town in Wisconsin!  He really should tell more stories  and put out more novels because he's a natural!  I usually read fiction and the way his story was told, it could have been fiction.  The cool thing is that it wasn't fiction but his story of coming of age living with 6 siblings, working a mink farm with him very Catholic family.  A fast, enjoyable read!  Can't wait for more!
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OMG! So happy I bought this book! I read it cover to cover in 4 hours with a glass of sangria.  Where do I begin....the author felt like a funny, witty, sharp tongued lover/friend/confidant who really has your back even though you've never met him.  (Ladies: You may feel attracted to the author even though you don't even know him, his writing style and his bluntness is really great, haha).  "Still Breathing" really challenges you to get your life together and to stop making excuses.  I'd suggest this book to anyone, the author doesn't sugarcoat stuff and he really tells it like it is which is becoming rare in today's society where everyone wants to be rewarded for not actually putting in the work.

I won't ramble on and on here but in the words of Tamar Braxton: Get yo' life!!! (And that can be had if you buy this book. Okay?)

Amazing book! Definitely will be on the NYT Bestseller's List soon. Amazing!!
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I just finished reading this book, and HAD TO read some of them out loud to my 10 yr old son, HE SAID "it is hilarious!!" lol! I was at my son's baseball game yesterday (sitting with parents in the bleachers) and whipped out this book then (only briefly, but I couldn't keep it in my bag and had to share!!) and had my girlfriends hysterical laughing. I loved the book! It really is very witty and SO REAL, everyone can identify to these situations!!! Some of the lines about hanging shoes aound the neck down to crapsicles are TERRIFIC!! I loved it! Makes for a great gift to BFFs or a night of drinking wine and laughing at these thoughts!  PLEASE make a children's version!!!!!!!!!
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I loved this book!  It made me laugh out loud and shares key information about all areas of comedy
from someone who really knows the business. DB Gilles includes everything from current examples
of TV spec scripts, to blogs, websites, and clips to check out. It also inspired me to attempt other areas
of comedy writing I hadn't considered before.  "You're Funny", along with DB's "The Screenwriter Within",
will be the books on my shelf I reach for when I am looking for motivation, inspiration, or honest and
practical how-to advice!
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I really enjoyed Quotable and read it cover to cover in one sitting.  It was witty, thought-provoking, relatable and funny at points.  This book appeals to readers of all ages - my 66-year-old friend and a co-worker's 13-year-old daughter both enjoyed the read.  I look forward to future work by this author.  Well done!
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I found Eric Sonnenschein's book of essays, "Making Up For Lost Time", to be a very enjoyable read filled with many witty and clever observations about a variety of topics which affect many of our lives.  Eric has the uncanny ability to bring a sense of warmth and eloquence to subjects ranging from the provacative to the mundane and somehow infuses them with a fresh and vibrant perspective.  He is a gifted and talented individual who provides a literary masterpiece in a short book of essays!  A definite read for anyone looking for an entertaining twist on the many things we experience in life and/or for those who want to learn from a true master who has honed his craft well!
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Great book, hilariously funny, honest, warm and engaging. I loved this writer who candidly shared the ups and downs of creating a new life for her and her husband. I think it is a great read for those not just contemplating moving to Costa Rica but for anyone contemplating change in their life because she faces all her fears, frustrations and insecurities and has the guts to write about it. Read the second book as well which is good but not quite as exciting, but still worth reading. This gal has chutzpah and so does her husband. When you are feeling down and out and totally frustrated, if you read this it will give you inspiration to get off your behind a do something different with your life.  Bravo to them both and wish her the best of luck. To the naysayers who criticize this book, you are nuts. It is not a step by step manual, but more of a personal memoir about their old life and their change to a new life  Would love to have them as neighbors and look forward to reading more about their wild and crazy adventures. With love from Paris, France
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I loved it!  Great, off-beat sense of humor; refined yet cunning characters; an interesting and absorbing novel!  I was captivated and impressed by such a refreshingly amusing and insightful story.  It is engaging, page by page, and ends with a satisfying exhale.  The author's witty descriptions are colorful, unique and beyond compare.  I honestly haven't read a novel like this in years (Grisham should worry).  I highly recommend "Noise Rage" to anyone with a scrap of intelligence.  You'll love it!
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I read this book within a day, I just couldn't put it down, it was so beautifully written, and so easy to read.
Suad Amiry has a remarkable ability to say in one sentence what other writers take three pages over. A single sentence can be so thought-provoking, you consider all the many implications that follow from just one statement.
Despite the misery of her situation, Suad's defiance of her occupiers is hilarious - what a courageous and spunky woman! Her frankness and honesty of her own feelings, including her failings, are also very impressive.
Well done to Suad Amiry, I eagerly look forward to her next book - I hope she will write one!