Karen - reviewed on 4/8/2010 + 168 more book reviews

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I absolutely loved this book. So much I own two copies. I plan to read it again and again (the second copy is to lend to friends - I wouldn't lend it out if I only had one copy). I laughed out loud as I read it.
I have seen this book described as "funny, insane, clever" and I wholeheartedly agree.
One of my favorite quotes from the book: "Mother always said she was a size 7 woman she kept wrapped in fat to prevent bruising."
OR this one: "...she waited until she and my grandfather Anthel were just home from their honeymoon, and then sat him down and told him this: "Honey, I know you like to take a drink, and that's all right, but be forewarned that I ain't your maid and I ain't your punching bag, and if you ever raise your hand to me you'd best kill me. Because otherwise I'll wait until you're asleep; sew you into the bed; and beat you to death with a frying pan." Until he died, I am told, my grandfather was a gentle man."
There is lots of wry humor and crazy insights only a child could have.

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