- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Publisher: Orion (11 Sep 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1409100553
- ISBN-13: 978-1409100553
- Product Dimensions: 18 x 13.2 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 510,067 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'a hilarious, common sense intervention that might just save you from drowning, boredom, frostbite and friction burns.' (DAILY RECORD )
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For anyone who is fed up of being told what to do with their time, or made to feel inferior because they don't want to fly half way round the planet on the off chance that a dolphin might swim somewhere their vicinity, this is the perfect book. A slacker's bible, it is the anti-list book in a world where we are surrounded with too many lists - '101 Things to Buy', '50 Things to do in Keighley' - offering us all too many very avoidable treats. Who has the time to read all these lists, let alone follow up on the suggestions? Is it really such a good idea to touch a tiger? All these ludicrous suggestions should be treated with the contempt they deserve. In short, this is a very funny rallying call for common sense and dignified indolence rather than wasteful over-activity. Now comes the final and best list book of all time, easily trumping those books with 100 or 101 things to do, as Life's Too Short comes up with the top 103 things not to do. You know it makes sense.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The irony isnt lost on me, and it should'nt be lost on anyone else, either.
Sam Jordison's book is a well deserved mockery of books that are a list of what to do, and is in itself a well written list. Some of the entries are so funny, you're left thinking "this guy says EXACTLY what i feel about this". He's covered most bases, from cars, to stonehenge, to climbing everest..you name it. And its all in a mock hectoring tone, which just adds to the hilarity factor.
Absolutely recommended.
Sam Jordison's book is a well deserved mockery of books that are a list of what to do, and is in itself a well written list. Some of the entries are so funny, you're left thinking "this guy says EXACTLY what i feel about this". He's covered most bases, from cars, to stonehenge, to climbing everest..you name it. And its all in a mock hectoring tone, which just adds to the hilarity factor.
Absolutely recommended.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is the original and MUCH MUCH funnier book lampooning lists of things to do before you die. Do not confuse with Richard Wilson's insipid, middle-aged dad humour effort along similar lines called "can't be arsed".
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
this book gives you the facts behind the glamorous ideas, so it is informative as well as hugely funny and makes you think you are better off staying at home. a book written for the cautious not the adventurous. It is written in a very readable style, and l want to read bits aloud to anyone who will or won't listen. great for journeys, small enough to put in your pocket. I have read several "things not to do" twice. great gift for retirement present.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Laugh out loud
This is the perfect little 'pick up and put down' book, and it really had me laughing aloud - I love the witty sarcasm. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Maggie
good in parts
Thought this book would be a lot bigger. Its ok but I had read it all within an hour. Its mildly amusing, but compared to other books I have bought for the same price it was a bit... Read more
Published 13 months ago by Northerner60
Sod That!: 103 Things Not To Do Before You Die
I thought that I would get this book to see what it was like. I have never read any of the books that tell you of places/things/experiences that you should do before you die but,... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Williamina M. Gardiner
Don't do them! lol
I brought this book as a gift for a family member, I hope he likes it!!!
Published on 15 April 2010 by Mrs. L. Partridge
Very Funny
The complete antidote to all those well meaning books that make you think you should be rushing around doing something, improving yourself, make yourself healthier, visiting... Read more
Published on 15 Mar 2009 by Tellboy
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