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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I grew up with Erma's writings on my family refrigerators but when I moved I lost contact with her, but I never forgot her wit, humour and compassion. When I heard of her death I was much saddened and felt a little part of me was lost too. Now that I have grown-up and have kids of my own, I can relate very easily to most of her writings. In this treasury you find some of her best written columns and some of the more obscure ones, but what they have in common is that they all make me laugh, cry, giggle helplessly, and just think hard about my life. She brought so much to so many and will be sorely missed. Erma if you are reading this, I too have the dryer that eats socks!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I lived in North America for over thirty years and consequently am very familiar with Erma Bombeck as her columns were syndicated in so many newspapers. This book is a collection of some of those columns and it's a treasure and a treat to dip in and out of. Even after all these years Erma, bless her soul, has the ability to make me laugh and for that I applaud her.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Witty, Perceptive, Keeps Life In Perspective
23 Jun 1998
Format:Hardcover
After Erma Bombeck's death, editors Donna Martin and Alan McDermott created this collection of best Bombeck stories. It blends her life experiences and philosophies, and those of others close to her by weaving the former news articles and stories with her unique thread of humor and poignancy. The reader can enjoy watching the pitfalls and highlights of a growing family and the author growing both as a woman and an a writer. Pick it up on your next trip to the bookstore or library. You'll laugh, cry, and be totally delighted.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Erma wasn't the best, she was the only.
22 Oct 2002
Format:Hardcover
I loved Erma Bombeck from the beginning. Her ability to make you laugh without being mean or crude, to see the humor in any situation, to be dignified and tolerant without being forceful about it. These make her a unique person.
This is a collection of some of her best columns. She knew the world could be mean, cruel, bitter, and unfair, yet she never was any of these things. She was a great writer and a great person.
I love the tribute section of this book, though the story from her husband made me cry. It was April 22, 1996 and the ride was over.
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Where IS that other sock???
27 Oct 1997
Format:Hardcover
I am not a Mother, I do enjoy a good humorist though, and Erma delivered. This is the first Erma book I've read, and I am saddened that she won't be around to write more! However I am happy to know that she left plenty of books to keep me busy!! I especially appreciated her commentary on the socks that go in the drier as a pair and don't come out as a pair! Good argument for never having to wear socks!! I also appreciated her ability to speak freely about the Catholic church, and what Catholicism has meant for her. She didn't "force" her religion on others, yet gently stood firm in her belief, and in no uncertain terms, documented her strong faith in the Catholic church and in God. I am sad to see her go. If God only knew how funny Erma was, he probably would have taken her long ago! Thanks for giving us one last chance to laugh! Read it for the laughs, and remember, life is temporary, no one gets out alive! Erma lived life to the fullest, in this book, Erma promises each one of us, that we can do the
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