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    If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?
    If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?
    If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?
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    If Life is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?

    Written by Erma Bombeck

    Narrated by Barbara Rosenblat

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    You can count on bestselling author Erma Bombeck to show you the funny side of any situation-no matter how ordinary or difficult. In this collection of heartwarming essays, she ponders what it takes to survive the rigors of contemporary living. As Erma shares her worries about the American way of life, she'll have you chuckling right out loud. You'll view cherished traditions such as the joys of motherhood, TV game shows, family togetherness, and the overworked phrase "Have a good day!" in a completely different light. So get ready to trade your stale outlook for a hilarious new one. Whether America's first lady of humor is poking fun at family life or taking a poignant look at the difficulties of aging, you'll laugh till the tears stream down your face. And with Barbara Rosenblat's rib-tickling performance, you'll feel as if you are sharing a cup of coffee with Erma herself.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRecorded Books, Inc.
    Release dateJun 13, 2008
    ISBN9781436143882
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    Erma Bombeck

    Erma Bombeck (1927–1996) was one of the best-loved humorists of her day, known for her witty books and syndicated columns. In 1967, she published At Wit’s End, a collection of her favorite columns. Bombeck would go on to write eleven more books, including The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank (1976), If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits? (1978), and Aunt Erma’s Cope Book (1979). Her books were perennial bestsellers, and helped bolster her reputation as one of the nation’s sharpest observers of domestic life. She continued writing her syndicated column until her death in 1996.     

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    • 2/5
      Vaguely amusing in its day, which was when I read it.
    • 2/5
      Well, it is funny, but I can't distinguish between her stuff and other comedians of domesticity.
    • 4/5
      Some classic wit from this book. Even reading it today it holds up well. There are also wonderful stories about children growing up and when kids tell you they don't love the parents.
    • 5/5
      I've read this book at least once every decade of my life since High School. It's still as funny today as it was the first time I read it back in High School and it almost got me thrown out of the Library for laughing so loud.
    • 5/5
      I would recommend this book to any young adult about to leave their parents house. Gives you insights into what your parents dealt with for years and what you have to expect. Couldn't stop laughing the WHOLE BOOK!
    • 3/5
      Funny, wry observations on life