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ASIN: 0440405653
Release Date: 1991-08-01 |
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A risqué subject is just the recipe for Munsch's playful wit, which has readers rolling off their chairs. Full-colour throughout.
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We all like this book.......2007-08-08
Like most Robert Munsch books, all of us enjoy reading this book: me, my husband and especially our five year old son. It is imaginative and funny, and every once in a while, one of us will exclaim "What would the Canadians think?" and the rest of us laugh.
Fabulous book!.......2007-01-12
I first purchased this book years ago when I was a nanny working my way through college to entertain the children in my care. Now that I have my own children, I have brought the book out again and my son loves it. Farts have always been a long standing joke in my family and I have given all of the children in my family copies of this book as a gift. It is now a running joke among us that "Good families don't have Farts!" Children and adults will all love this book and it will be a book that gets passed down among generations. I have also used this book in my counseling practice. It is a great book to use to discuss with children the secrets that "good families" keep. Can't praise this book enough!
Just too funny!.......2005-11-06
OK, maybe this isn't appropriate subject matter in most (good) families, but it is *really* funny! My daughter Carmen had this book given to her as a gift. She really didn't care much for books at the time. She got kind of interested when she saw that the little girl in the book was also named Carmen. She was almost unable to contain herself when she saw the book was about farts! She couldn't wait to read the book to her dad, grandma & sister. I recommend it!
OK, I hate to be a stick in the mud, but.............2002-03-31
I bought this book because I love Robert Munsch's book I Love You Forever. I knew what I was ordering so it's my own fault, but I can't use this book. It's stuck up in my closet and I've never given it to the kids. I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old boy, and I have enough trouble with them talking about things that I'd rather they didn't, so I don't know why I ordered this book. I know they'd think it was funny, but the last thing I really want to do is get them talking about farts all day. I'm sorry, if your kids are more mature I'm sure it would be fine for them. But it definitly wasn't for my family.
Good Families Don't.......2002-03-06
This was a funny book, not one of Munsch best, but full of laughs. There's very few books that actually talk about "Farts", well this is one of them.
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From the best-selling authors of Good Families Don't Just Happen, discover how this couple built a solid foundation and sustain their relationship while balancing the constant demands of their 10 boys, careers, individual and spousal needs. Build a loving, lasting, joy-filled relationship---marriage is the ultimate adventure! Featured in Oprah Winfrey Show, American Journal, Fox Family Channel.
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Quite good but too long.......2007-05-24
I found this book quite interesting and useful, but it was definitely rather long-winded. In every chapter, the authors each interject into the general advice with lengthy personal narratives about their own personal experiences. This starts out being helpful and interesting, but gets quite repetitive and overly long. It becomes difficult not to skip-and-skim through those sections.
What I took away from this book, rather than picking up a lot of unique advice or techniques, was more of a general sense of what it takes to have a good marriage. I do think it was a helpful book, but it could have benefited from chopping a third of its length.
I do have one substantive "nit-pick" with this book. Although the book doesn't say this, it seemed to me that a lot of the book was written by the wife. Or at least, a lot of the problems described in the couple's marriage seemed to stem from the husband: his inability to express his feelings, his lack of respect for his wife's time, his preoccupation with work, his blindness to her emotional needs, etc. A lot of the book is about how he learned to overcome these troubles and so make his wife more happy.
Maybe this is how it really was in their marriage, that most of the problems were from his side...but if not, then it seems a bit unfair that he is portrayed as more of the "bad guy" here. I would have liked it if she also described more of her own problems and how she had to overcome them, rather than mostly describing how she learned to deal with his problems.
This is a valuable read.......2001-02-11
I'd recommend this book for any of my married friends. The Garcia-Prats have done an excellent job of writing a really engaging book. It makes you think about the importance of marriage, to not just the couple but the entire family and our society as a whole. So many families today are searching for answers. This is a place to get some. I can't say I agree with everything in the book, but it certainly made me think about my own marriage in a new light.
Too Preachy.......2000-12-13
Instead of giving helpful advice, this book lectures. I'd rather read a book that helps my husband and I address our problems, than one that sets itself up on a pedestal. I'm sure the Garcia-Prats are a remarkable couple, but I'm not sure how they qualify as experts.
Nothing New.......2000-12-12
I read the Garcia-Prats' first book, which was okay, but this one is simply a lot of recycled information. Some of the advice is amazingly impractical, i.e. when they talk about forgiveness. Mrs. Garcia-Prats cites a saint who forgave her daughter's rapist. In the framework of a marriage, this seems like a reach. Much of the rest of the book appears to consist of quotes and ideas taken from other "experts." This isn't the place to look for fresh, practical ideas. That said, they look like a nice family with cute kids.
Rethinking my 55 years of marriage.......2000-11-29
After fifty five years of marriage- I wish this was available when we were married. It also puts us back in focus of our own marriage. LOVE AND UNDERSTANDING is still the way to go.
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Heartwarming.......2006-04-17
This is an anecdotal style book that uses many personal stories to illustrate examples of lovingly interacting with your children and giving them appropriate responsibilities. It is not a practical, how-to manual, and because they are not professional writers, it is a bit slow in parts. I nodded my head in agreement with many of the ideas. I would like to have read a few more practical strategies vs. general ideas. I would recommend it to readers who hope to integrate faith and parenting.
I Too Can Do This.......2002-01-04
I first read this book a few years ago after seeing the authors and their sons on a local talk show. I found the book to be very inspiring and several of Mrs. Garcia-Prats' suggestions have stayed with me. This book reinforces the belief that expecting your children to help with siblings or around the house and be responsible for their own behaviour does not make you a bad parent. In fact, it makes you a good one. If the Garci-Prats can do it with 10 kids, I think my husband and I can handle our 4.
Some good advice, but not what I really need.......2000-11-09
Now that I've seen all the rave reviews of this book, I feel a bit bad about saying anything negative about it :-). I can certainly understand what people see in this book- the authors do indeed give some very important principles for raising kids, and they back up their words with some definite success stories!
However, I really think this book might be more powerful if it weren't so careful to avoid controversy. In other words, most of the principles found in the book can be found in other books on child rearing- be an example yourself, respect the child, be positive, read to the kid... the bulk of the book is taken up with this sort of advice which, while certainly true and valid, has been abundantly covered in other sources.
To be frank, when I picked up the book I was hoping it would discuss at length how to keep kids protected (but not overprotected!) from the popular culture. While television and "appropriate" movie choices are covered very briefly, the serious but touchy problems of influencing book and music choices aren't. What do the Garcia-Prats do? How do they/will they handle problems with computers, including internet and video games? Another vitally important issue that is not adequately covered is sexuality- with ten boys, it's an issue they must grapple with at some length. How???
This book takes a remarkably sunny view of the outside culture, considering it was published in '97. Problems with bad schools (e.g. condom pushing and other sex ed woes) are not discussed, though cooperation with the schools and teachers is. The Garcia-Prats seem to have access to a couple of good schools; any advice for those who do not? What about problems with bad or unsuitable friends? Similarly, books and reading are presented as universal goods, without addressing the obvious problem that many books for adults, and even some for teens, are pornographic, easily available at the library, and innocuous in appearance.
So as a conclusion, I'll say that while this book is a fairly solid contribution for the general populace, it will not be a complete resource for the parent who wants Christian guidance about some of the worst trends going on in our country today.
Parenting advice with real credibility.......2000-10-26
The market is full of parenting how-to books. As a father of nine children, I've read a lot of them. Few pack the powerful credibility this book. Here is golden advice from the crucible of real life - dross all gone. Just the right mix of humor and seriousness. A great book!
Excellent and practical book, full of valuable ideas........1999-12-25
What a wonderful book! So many good, useful ideas for would-be parents that I would recommend this book as a prerequisite reading to anyone who intends to become a responsible and loving parent. This book really gives you a detailed account of this family's life. But they do not stop there. By showing you how they live, they clearly show you what are the values behind the way they live. For instance, they show you that they prefer to spend their time in their children's lives than watch TV. Hence, the reading time with each of their children that is something valued and important in the Garcia-Prats family.
This book is fabulous to me because I really believe that, with the application of most of the good ideas of this book, any willing couple can create a successful, loving and happy family, no matter the number of children they decide to have. So many good ideas that I decided, after having read this book once, to read a chapter regularly to inspire myself on applying the really good ideas for my future family. A small regret. There is no picture of the parents. I know, it is not the most important but they are the ones who created this happy family.
Thanks, Catherine and Joseph Garcia-Prats for your wonderful book.
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Based on the knowledge gained from raising their own family, the authors detail principles and real-world experiences that any family—no matter the size, economic status, or cultural background—can use to develop a respectful, compassionate family. Single or new parents, and even those with experience, benefit from topics that include teaching values through example, instilling a love of learning, raising respectful and responsible children, and learning to celebrate the uniqueness of each family member—helping them understand the challenges, demands, constancy, and joyful benefits of parenting.
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Wonderful book.......2007-08-13
Every once in a while you meet a family who seems to just work well. How do they do it? This family is a wonderful example of what happens when you do things the right way. I enjoyed reading the book and felt that I walked away better for having read it. They not only spoke about how they handled different situations, but how they taught responsibility and other character traits while handling these situations. I would and have suggested this book to anyone. If you are looking for a non-religious book outlining how to make children behave- you will be disappointed. This book is much more spiritual and insightful than that.
Reads like a rough draft.......2006-10-05
I had really high hopes for this book - but was disappointed at the writing style - both husband and wife share their views on the same things - trading back and forth. Makes for a very redundant read. I really tried to get into the book and extract some child-rearing tips, but wading through the dry pages was eventually more tedium than I could endure. Actually, it's not that surprising, owing to the fact that both parents are doctors and teachers - they write as if they are filling out a report.
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Chris Griffin takes the spotlight, as he offers his wisdom on all things Chris! Mainly dealing with an angry monkey in his closet! More antics from the twisted mind of Matt Fleckenstein and the wonderful world of the Family Guy!
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For Hard Core Fans Only..........2007-01-12
It's a comic book that's over priced... but I did laugh out loud a couple times in it. Doesn't really have much of a re-read value, but like I said, if you're a real hard core fan... get it, you'll laugh (although out of the 3 comics... this was probably the poorest one).
It's alright.......2007-01-10
They are short comics for the huge Family Guy fan. Not worth reading more than once though.
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- I Dont Want To Go To Jail
- Humor and Gangsters -- Are They Compatible?
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I Don't Want to Go to Jail : A Good Story
Jimmy Breslin
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Jimmy Breslin is at the top of his form with this comic, wry novel about the downfall of a modern mob family. Inspired by the infamous mobster who shuffled around Greenwich Village in his pajamas so that hed be declared mentally incompetent and skip standing trial, Breslin gives us a new spin on a tale he learned from a life lived on the streets. He brings to life the mobster, his brother the priest, and his nephew Fausti who is trying as hard as he can to be clean. This is a vintage performance from one of our most celebrated writers.
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I Dont Want To Go To Jail.......2005-01-20
I Don't Want To Go To Jail
The author of "The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight" is back with another novel depicting the lighter side of the mob. Only Breslin would have enough guts to place the head of the mafia social order in Greenwich Village. The book is witty, amusing, and downright funny.
The book is about two characters, one being the head of the mob, named Fausti "The Fist" Dellicava and his nephew who is named after him, Fausti Dellicava. Both of theses guys do not want to end up in jail. But The Fists past might prohibit them from being free men. The story about The Fist is that he is being charged for certain "crimes". He finds various ways to get out of his convictions. His nephew Fausti is trying to live a straight life away from his name and the mob. But sense his name is the same as the infamous crime lord, its kind of hard.
I would recommend this book to any one who would like a little crude and witty humor in their life. I would not recommend this book to people with a low reading level because it was a little hard to follow at times.
Humor and Gangsters -- Are They Compatible?.......2004-06-30
This is the thirteenth book written by this author. He is supposedly a humorist, but uses some pretty crude language and that I don't care much for. I do love humor, anything to make me laugh, but it has to be 'clean.'
John Gregory Dunne, related by marriage to Mr. Breslin, writes that only Jimmy Breslin would have the nerve to call a Greenwich Village Mafia social club 'The Concerned Lutherans.' Has he never heard Garrison Keillor on public radio? When he came to Knoxville, he let loose on the Presbyterians after someone told him that this is a Presbyterian town. They were wrong, just because the mayor and his gang of 'good old boys' went to that church downtown doesn't mean that the rest of us do. Personally, I am Methodist but used to be Baptist -- when I didn't know any better.
This is a story about gangsters, one in particular. Fausti Dellacava, known as The Fist because he had 25 professional fights and had his photo in the barbershop window threatening anybody who walked past. It is also the story of his namesake, his nephew (poor kid).
Despite their differences, on one point did the uncle and nephew totally agree: "I don't want to go to jail." The mug shots on the book jacket are caricatures of real gangsters and molls or could be they are ghouls. They are certainly ugly and weird-looking.
Jimmy Breslin was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for Disguished Commentary in 1986 for some of his columns in various N. Y. City newspapers. I can identify with him in the fact that I, too, walk around town talking with "the guy on the street," in the park, on Market Square, etc. I did learn to drive a car, however, just don't own one. I even feed the blue jays (sometimes a mockingbird) and pigeons so that I can photograph them.
I suppose you could calll his hilarity 'good as it gets' but I really don't find him impossibly funny. Now, Garrison Keillor -- he's indestructable.
Okay, but.......2003-06-06
just old stories in a new wrapper. Invites comparison to Mario Puzo: Breslin's is an Irish take on the human condition-- sarcasm like Puck, "what fools these mortals be;" Puzo does grand opera--Italian melodrama of the human condition, waste and loss. Both are narrative, but Puzo's characters are rounder; neither is dramatic.
Breslin is fun when he writes about those who connive against interest. But characters here are thin; interactions between lovers are haptic--flat AND thin, like cartoons. His gift is tapping memory for an image, a smell, a habit; and making just-in-time connections--gangster trading cards undoing the mob. But zip in his prose has gone missing. Maybe New York has changed for him, too, and his point, that the world of the mob was its own undoing, applies to him. The Gotham he loved is gone, and he mourns like Damon Runyon.
A Huge Disappointment.......2002-11-09
So, here I was in New York Penn Station, my train is delayed, and I walk into a bookstore to find something to read. On a special table I see Jimmy Breslin's new book, "I Don't Want To Go To Jail." Breslin....in New York City....too good to pass up.
The cover was emblazoned with a badge calling it "A Good Novel", and Carl Hiassen is quoted, on the cover, saying that "Jimmy Breslin delivers more laughs in a single page than most writers do in a whole book. He is impossibly funny."
The rest of the reviews are just as laudatory, so I bought the book, expecting a raucous send-up of the Mob in New York City with a strong underlayment of the anger, fear, and terror that speaks to the strange dialectic of "family" and "crime", "loyalty" and casual fratricide that is the real dynamic of the Mafia.
But the reviews are as phony as a no-show job on a construction crew. There is no story line, no plot, the characters come and go with little respect for continuity, dropping in and out with no warning in the middle of a paragraph.
Some mob novels try to build sympathy for the characters, others vilify them as savage animals, and the best show the quicksilver contradiction as they dangerously veer between humanity and savagry. But Breslin is lost between all of these, and so we get nothing more than a series of loosely connected vignettes that never add up to a single story or viewpoint.
I often like impressionistic novels where seemingly random scenes and events are daubbed like paint in loose strokes on a canvas, so that you feel more than see the whole emerging as you go deeper and also step back for perspective. But Breslin is not reaching for this, or if he is, he misses badly, and we are left with a cacaphony of characters and scenes that never meld or mesh.
In the end, this book is not about the Mafia in New York. It is about Jimmy Breslin's self-image as THE interpreter of the wise guys for the rest of us. But the novel does not ring true and feels like something anyone could make up after seeing Goodfellas and reading The Godfather...
Laughs? What laughs?.......2002-08-13
Can you sue a jacket cover for false advertising? Right there on the front cover is the bold statement, "...Delivers more laughs on a single page than most writers do in a whole book. He is impossibly funny!" Only if those other writers are the ones that write the phone book. The only thing funny about this book is that I shelled out good money for it. If the publishers had been a little more accurate about what was inside, I might be a little more forgiving. This book is an aimless and shapeless collection of anecdotes, loosely connected by the common theme of a mob presence in a "ficticious" New York City neighborhood. "Laughs" are conspicuously absent.
It's obvious that Jimmy Breslin has an immense fondness for his New York/Italian heritage, and is a consumate student of New York City's citizens, past and present. It's also obvious to the reader that he harbors a whimsical nostalgia for those tough, but kind-hearted "made guys". I can imagine Mr. Breslin spending countless hours of his free time jotting down notes about his own real life experiences in just such a neighborhood, knowing that one day he could weave them into a great novel. However, it appears that Mr. Breslin actually just sent the notebook to the publishers, and forgot to write the novel. If you actually lived in this "ficticious" neighborhood, and are actually one of the characters mentioned in this book, you might find it mildly interesting. But if you're looking for laughs, you'd be better off with the phone book.
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Our book is an insightful, uplifting, and humorous look at more than a hundred really neat kids caught up in a world in which they have been placed, the world of “foster care.” Plus some really great recipes for your own kids. Our stories, all true (albeit a bit dressed up on occasions, in more colorful attire than was worn at the time), are presented through the eyes you would have used, had you been blessed as we were to have been the house or foster parent of these special youngsters. We have chosen to NOT present their pain. Our stories will entertain, while informing. They will enlighten while inspiring. They will be humorous as they unfold the tapestry of the lives, past, present and future many of them were never supposed to have had. A promise from us to you! You will not be bored at all.
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