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Eat Less Cottage Cheese and More Ice Cream: Thoughts on Life from Erma Bombeck
 
 

Eat Less Cottage Cheese and More Ice Cream: Thoughts on Life from Erma Bombeck [Kindle Edition]

Erma Bombeck
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Even after her death, Erma Bombeck remains one of America's best-loved writers of all time. Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream is based on one of her most requested columns.

In 1979, someone asked humorist Erma Bombeck, If you had your life to live over, would you change anything? Her immediate answer was no, but once she thought about it, she changed her mind. The result was a classic column full of Bombeck's signature wit and warmth.

Now the beloved column that has hung on hundreds of refrigerator doors has been cheerily illustrated and designed as a handsome gift book, Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream. In it, Bombeck gently reminds us of what is really important in life:

If I had my life to live over again I would have waxed less and listened more.

I would have cried and laughed less while watching television . . . and more while watching real life.

But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute of it . . . look at it and really see it . . . try it on . . . live it . . . exhaust it . . . and never give that minute back until there was nothing left of it. . . .

Long-time fans of Erma Bombeck will be thrilled to have this favorite column in the form of a beautiful keepsake. Readers discovering Bombeck for the first time will become fans instantly. Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream offers wisdom to inspire all of us.


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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 1521 KB
  • Print Length: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing LLC (2 April 2003)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B005LVR6TG
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #281,644 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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great 22 Mar 2011
By YAVB
Format:Hardcover
not exactly the big book i was expeecting, but it is great, very good quality even though it os secopnd hand. very pleased
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By A. I. McCulloch TOP 100 REVIEWER VINE™ VOICE
Format:Hardcover
I bought this thinking I was buying a short Erma Bombeck collection. It's not. What it is, is an illustrated version of what has become probably her most famous piece, If I Had My Life To Live Over Again.

This is a short piece, so it's a short book. The sentiments are wonderful - but the illustrations are clumsy, resembling those of a toddlers picture book - but much smaller. Typically a page will have an illustration measuring 1x1 cm placed centrally on a plain background.

Thankfully, my copy was second-hand so cost very little. Just as well. I'd love to read some more of Erma's writing again but will research very carefully next time.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Good for what it is 21 April 2004
By J. Dunlap - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
I had hoped that this book would be another collection of Bombeck's columns or pieces from several of her books... It is a little gift book edition of some of her best phrases. With whimsical illustrations and a lovely design, this makes an excellent small present for a true Bombeck fan or for someone who enjoys a little escape and encouragement.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Not the best of Erma 8 Nov 2007
By Brenda Parker - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
This a cute coffee table book, but I didn't realize that it was just a few words per page.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Typical Bombeck Humor 19 Jan 2008
By P. E. Jackman - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Hardcover
While I was not sure of the type of book I was ordering I loved the title and after all it was Bombeck, so how could I go wrong. I even ordered copies for friends. I was delighted with the content but wished for more. It seemed like so little when I wanted to continue to enjoy the humor I remember from Erma Bombeck. Guess I will have to buy more Bombeck books.
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