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If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? Mass Market Paperback – Illustrated, March 12, 1985

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This book hits home in the passage about The Mother Mystique. The one passage I'd love to share is my mother's metamorphosis with her physical appearance through the years. Of course, she had her role models, and by judging from her fashion tastes and family photos, my mother was carbon copy of the following women:

1959

Betty Crocker (apron and waffle iron included).

1963

Doris Day. This phase included a beehive do, box suits and pillbox hats. Que sera, sera

son.

1970

It's a story of a lady who looks like Carol Brady.

1978

Schlemiel, schlamazel look at me I'm dressing like Penny Marshall.

1986

Nancy Regan reds. Alternating with Barbara Bush blues. (Hairstyles not included).

1998

Golden Girl wanna be. Mom's outfits include Bea Arthur gray hair and designer seat suits.


-- Louis Mendez, editorial

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you can read a paragraph without laughing out loud."
Art Buchwald
The enchanting lady of laughter has done it again--this time taking a hilarious swipe at husbands, honeymoons, tennis elbow, marriage, lettuce, the national anthem, and a host of other domestic dilemmas.
"It's fun from cover to cover."
THE HARTFORD COURANT

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0449208397
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fawcett; Reissue edition (March 12, 1985)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 224 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780449208397
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0449208397
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.2 x 0.62 x 6.68 inches
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Beloved for her wry yet warm look at family life, Erma Bombeck was America's favorite humorist at the time of her death in 1996. Ten of her 13 books, including Forever, Erma, appeared on the New York Times best-seller list. She claimed her first fiction writing was the weather forecast in the Dayton Herald. Her favorite food was pasta, and her hobby was dust.

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Customers find the book humorous and enjoyable. They appreciate the author's insightful, thoughtful, and humane writing style. Many describe the book as a good read with amusing humor and wry insights about life. The writing quality is praised as amazing and beautifully written. Readers praise the author as great and beloved. However, opinions differ on whether the topics are timeless or dated.

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52 customers mention "Humor"48 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book. They find it light and enjoyable, with belly laughs. The author is described as a great female humorist.

"Waft of fresh air from another age. Beautifully written, thoughtful, humorous and humane. One of my favourite books." Read more

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"Good humorous book about family life in the 70's" Read more

"...There are a few tremendously funny parts and many great observations about life and human nature-- all of which transcend time...." Read more

36 customers mention "Readability"36 positive0 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and humorous. They appreciate Erma Bombeck's realistic humor and find the last few chapters gems. The Kindle version is good and complete.

"Loved these books when I was younger and hope my niece loves them now" Read more

"The book is a classic. The printing quality is so-so...." Read more

"...I still get a kick out of Erma Bombeck's writing! The Kindle version is good and is actually complete. On occasion it seemed like a page was missing...." Read more

"...Bottom line, it's a light enjoyable read, to which we all can still relate." Read more

12 customers mention "Insight"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book insightful and humorous. They appreciate the author's personal insights and humor. The writing is thought-provoking and true to life. Readers find the sentiments timeless.

"Waft of fresh air from another age. Beautifully written, thoughtful, humorous and humane. One of my favourite books." Read more

"I love Erma’s heartfelt musings. I wish we had more Ermas among us. The world could certainly use her humor nowadays. She passed away way too soon." Read more

"...There are a few tremendously funny parts and many great observations about life and human nature-- all of which transcend time...." Read more

"...book approaches the end Erma interjects some touching and inspiring personal insights...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"7 positive2 negative

Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find it thoughtful, humorous, and humane.

"Waft of fresh air from another age. Beautifully written, thoughtful, humorous and humane. One of my favourite books." Read more

"I have the Kindle version of this book. I still get a kick out of Erma Bombeck's writing! The Kindle version is good and is actually complete...." Read more

"...She was one of the most talented writers of our time. I greatly miss her! You will love this book!" Read more

"Erma Bombeck was an amazing writer! It is definitely dated, but the general woes stay the same. Great book!" Read more

4 customers mention "Author"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the author's writing style. They find the book witty and engaging, making readers laugh until they cry.

"...Wonderful lady,sharp as a tack." Read more

"A absolutely charming, funny witty book by one of the most beloved columnists. You will laugh till you cry...." Read more

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4 customers mention "Wryness"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the witty and charming writing style of the book. They find it humorous to look at everyday life and find humor in it. However, some readers feel the illustrations could be improved.

"Erma Bombeck had a wonderful way of looking at the ordinary and finding the humor in it...." Read more

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6 customers mention "Erasure"3 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the book. Some find it timeless and nicely written, while others consider it dated with outdated topics.

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"...She is dearly missed. This is vintage Erma, at her best." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2020
    Waft of fresh air from another age. Beautifully written, thoughtful, humorous and humane. One of my favourite books.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
    Loved these books when I was younger and hope my niece loves them now
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2024
    The book is a classic. The printing quality is so-so. Not as noticeable in the text, but the illustrations at the beginning of each chapter are really poor quality and can’t be made out.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2019
    I bought this to read to my elderly clients. They remember her and the famous people referenced in her stories. Lots of funny stuff!
  • Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2021
    I had heard of Emma Bombeck over the years but had not read her work until now. I generally get my reading done while taking a bubble bath. My neighbor probably knows I'm crazy for all of the howls of laughter she heard. It would be a disservice for you to pass up this book. She was relevant then and forever. Thank you, Erma. You're a real treasure!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2016
    Good humorous book about family life in the 70's
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2022
    I love Erma’s heartfelt musings. I wish we had more Ermas among us. The world could certainly use her humor nowadays. She passed away way too soon.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2018
    I have the Kindle version of this book. I still get a kick out of Erma Bombeck's writing! The Kindle version is good and is actually complete. On occasion it seemed like a page was missing. However, I skipped ahead a couple of pages or back a couple of pages and when I went to where I left off again, the "missing" page would then be there. A minor inconvenience though.
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  • Suzanne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Still laughing
    Reviewed in Canada on July 6, 2024
    Let the truth be told
  • Cliente Amazon
    1.0 out of 5 stars Value
    Reviewed in Spain on December 19, 2021
    For the price it was rubbish
  • Dr Shukla
    5.0 out of 5 stars the famous humourist
    Reviewed in India on April 5, 2015
    Erma has never failed to surprise her I am a big fan of her books- her book on family ties didn't leave an instance to bring smile and sometimes even lol on my face. Erma knows how to put everyday life together and then hit it hard.
  • Sharon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book
    Reviewed in Canada on September 27, 2022
    Good book
  • Bussy bee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in India on December 1, 2016
    I did not like personally