8/29/22

I first heard of Erma Bombeck when I was 13. My mom had gone to the doctor and came home with the news she was pregnant. I was the baby up until then so you can imagine her shock. My dad, being funny, brought home a pillow that said, " It's A Crying Shame," and a book by Erma Bombeck. That book was If Life Is A Bowl Of Cherries, What Am I doing In The Pits? My dad got hit by the pillow but the book cheered my mom up.
When I saw this book on Net Galley I had to get it. But, I admit, that I was wondering if a book that my mom related to in the 70's is a book that would be relevant now. The answer to that is both yes and no. Family, motherhood, children, marriage changes all the time, yet in many ways stay the same. However there are some things in it that are dated. I did not think it took away from enjoying the book and relating to it. Actually I think it presents a funny slice of life from time gone by. Erma Bombeck was funny in the 70's and she is funny today. Her advice in the last part of the book was both touching and relevant. Erma had a gift and she shared it.
I loved this book. From start to finish it was fun reading. If Life Is a Bowl Of Cherries, What Am I Doing In The Pits tickled my funny bone and touched my heart. The new version for the kindle contains an added part. A Biography of Erma Bombeck. I enjoyed reading about her. She wrote from the heart. There are photographs included of Mrs Bombeck and her family. They look very nice on the Kindle. What a beautiful bride she was. I recommend this book and am very happy to see it released in ebook form ( )

Good for a giggle, a laugh, or a chuckle. If you're into life's grand comedy with people, you'll enjoy this book a lot. ( )

I love everything Bombeck. ( )

This is a comedic book taking a swipe at domestic dilemmas. There isn't much else to say about this book - there are quips and quotes about different parts of life - husbands, children, mothers, marriage....



This book was written quite awhile ago. I was reading it while I was visiting my mother, and she remembers reading it when she was younger. That made a lot of sense because I didn't really find this book all that funny. I chuckled a time or two, but for the most part, I did little more than smile at what she was writing. I know it was mostly because I really couldn't relate to it. IT was written in the 60's, so what did I expect.



I don't really recommend it because most of my friends would probably agree that this book wouldn't be funny. So.....eh ( )