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This holiday, spend quality time with family and loved ones—living and dead . . .
There's no place like home for the horrordays—unless you'd prefer a romantic midnight walk through a ghost-infested graveyard . . . or a haunted house candlelight dinner with the sexy vampire of your dreams. The (black) magical season is here—and whether it's a solstice séance gone demonically wrong with the incomparable Kim Harrison, a grossly misshapen Christmas with the remarkable Lynsay Sands, a blood-chilling-and-spilling New Year's with the wonderful Marjorie M. Liu, or a super-powered Thanksgiving with the phenomenal Vicki Pettersson, one thing is for certain: in the able hands of these exceptional dark side explorers, the holidays are going to be deliciously hellish!
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paradigm changing.......2007-05-07
As the thought of von Balthasar starts to be absorbed now by the attentive public (like me), we will see that here is something nothing less than thrilling. We can see theology actually developing in the most radical and foundational way, in utter and profound faithfulness.
Brilliant.......2005-09-07
This is a brilliant piece of scholarship drawing from the deepest wells of Biblical interpretation, traditional theology, and rigorous philosophical thinking. Balthasar confirms for me that the most sophisticated and original thinking is done 'on route' of tradition rather than in wandering away from it. Thinkers and believers of all sorts, especially Protestant Christians (which I am) will find serious intellectual protein in this masterpiece.
The Paschal Mystery.......2005-02-19
This is quite a brilliant and intriuging book. Von Balthasar, is in my opinion the most important Catholic theologian of the 20th century. His work is always quite engaging and profound. In this theological treatment of three-day narrative of the Cross (Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Day), Balthasar offers up some amazing reflections on the importance of the crucifixion of Christ, his burial and resurrection.
His first two chapters are somewhat preliminary, but no less fascinating as he explores the idea that the "death of God" is the source of all Christian life and Theology. He then moves into three chapters, on Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Day. All of these are quite engaging as Balthasar frames a nuanced Kenotic and Trinitarian reading of the narrative of the cross and grave. His discussion of Holy Saturday is particularly helpful. He explores at length the idea of God's "solidarity with the dead" and all its implications for our doctrine of God and practical theology.
This book makes for fascinating Lenten reading and preparation to experience the drama of Holy Week. It also serves as a helpful contribution to the various 'theologies of the cross' that have multiplied in the last century. I highly recommend this book.
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- Not funny
- Irreverent, funny, and dated
- Now you know where Borat got his storyline!
- MUST VACATION READING -- BEHIND THE HEADLINES GREAT
- Total Classic PJ
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Holidays in Hell: In Which Our Intrepid Reporter Travels to the World's Worst Places and Asks, "What's Funny About This" (O'Rourke, P. J.)
P. J. O'Rourke
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No doubt about it: P. J. O'Rourke has a bizarre sense of fun. "What I've ... been," he writes in his introduction to Holidays in Hell "is a Trouble Tourist--going to see insurrections, stupidities, political crises, civil disturbances and other human folly because ... because it's fun." Forget Hawaii or the Poconos--O'Rourke gets his jollies in places like war-torn Lebanon where he is greeted at the border by a gun barrel in his face, or Seoul, just in time for election-day violence. Wherever he goes, however, O'Rourke takes his quirky sense of humor, laser eye for detail, and artful way with words: a Philippine army officer is "powerful-looking in a short, compressed way, like an attack hamster," and the Syrian army is described as having "dozens of silly hats, mostly berets in yellow, orange and shocking pink, but also tiny pillbox chapeaux.... The paratroopers wear shiny gold jumpsuits and crack commando units have skin-tight fatigues in a camouflage pattern of violet, peach, flesh tone and vermilion on a background of vivid purple. This must give excellent protective coloration in, say, a room full of Palm Beach divorcees in Lily Pulitzer dresses."
O'Rourke's flip, sarcastic style isn't for everyone, of course; the concept that anyone could find sightseeing in the Beirut or El Salvador of the 1980s fun might prove offensive to more than a few readers right off the bat. But love him or hate him, P. J. O'Rourke knows how to tell a good story, and if you like your travel writing laced with more than a little cynicism, Holidays in Hell could be just the book you've been looking for.
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Now available from Grove Press, P. J. O'Rourke's classic, best-selling guided tour of the world's most desolate, dangerous, and desperate places. "Tired of making bad jokes" and believing that "the world outside seemed a much worse joke than anything I could conjure," P. J. O'Rourke traversed the globe on a fun-finding mission, investigating the way of life in the most desperate places on the planet, including Warsaw, Managua, and Belfast. The result is Holidays in Hell--a full-tilt, no-holds-barred romp through politics, culture, and ideology. P.J.'s adventures include storming student protesters' barricades with riot police in South Korea, interviewing Communist insurrectionists in the Philippines, and going undercover dressed in Arab garb in the Gaza Strip. He also takes a look at America's homegrown horrors as he braves the media frenzy surrounding the Reagan-Gorbachev summit in Washington D.C., uncovers the mortifying banality behind the white-bread kitsch of Jerry Falwell's Heritage USA, and survives the stultifying boredom of Harvard's 350th anniversary celebration. Packed with P.J.'s classic riffs on everything from Polish nightlife under communism to Third World driving tips, Holidays in Hell is one of the best-loved books by one of today's most celebrated humorists.
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Not funny.......2007-08-01
Ok, O'Rourke has this style of being intentionally very scholarly and distant to add to his entertainment value, but in my opinion the constant tongue-in-cheek-I'm-just-an-outside-observer-documenting-the-kookiness writing gets a little tedious after a while. Maybe it was fun in the 80's.
I have no problem with his humorous approach to serious issues if that's what you're thinking. Being a strange foreigner and all. I don't think it's offensive at all. But his stories read like all the crappy western travel anecdotes you've already heard combined. Like the ones Finnish dads are so excited about. Getting stuck in the Russian customs and bribing them with ballpoint pens. Problems with hygiene in all the poor countries. And France. And such. Not just funny anymore.
Irreverent, funny, and dated.......2007-05-14
Written in the 1980's, the 3rd world political references are a bit dated but his experiences in these countries and witty, irreverent observations are still relevant and entertaining. A good, light read with some quotable quotes.
Now you know where Borat got his storyline!.......2006-11-14
I know this book goes back to when Reagan was president and the commies were one-upping one another in Siberia, but "Holidays in Hell," now more than ever, is still a freaking hysterical book!
I remember reading it after I got hooked on O'Rourke in college. I had to put the book away for the weekend, because I'd be sitting in British Lit and remember something O'Rourke said, then I'd start snickering like an extra in Reefer Madness. Dangerous book to read and try to keep your mind on anything else.
P.J. O'Rourke is a humor god, as far as I'm concerned - and as for Borat, he obviously plagerized "Holidays in Hell" for his movie!
MUST VACATION READING -- BEHIND THE HEADLINES GREAT.......2006-08-04
PJ O'ROURKE WAS AN INTERNATIONAL editor for ROLLING STONE for years-- he's a dude from Ohio who has traveled the world especially as he says the 'hell holes' -- that's why it's called Holidays in Hell...he revisits some of the war zones he's been too -- Lebanon, Panama, Post-Marcos Philippines, El salvador and then throws in a whole slew of controversial trips -- to such amazing places as Seoul, Korea, Heritage USA, At sea with the America's Cup, Africa in the 'old days' a Mexico border patrol experience, the Holyland and even Epcot Center. You must read his stuff-- he may just be one of the best writers of our time. -- This guy has an amazing droll, dark comedy sense of humor or is it irony or sarcasm? His world goes behind the scenes where we would not want to go. He sees what we might not and talks about what we would never dare to -- at least without some brewskis in us. In the preface he talks about this being a takeoff of Mark Twain's Innocents Abroad-- and it is but it is also a cross between Chevy Chase National Lampoon Vacation and RV with Robin Williams and a bit of Updike (for the people) Steinbech for the locations/places vs spaces and the sarcasm of a Philip Roth -- and it appears to be non-fiction. Terrific read-took it on my vacation trip and it's easy to carry around and easy to read because each chapter is short -- 20-30 pages max and about one subject-- bit like a short story...yet it all flows together. No matter what happens to you -- restaurant closed, flat tire on car, plane delay, yearning for a fresh apple instead of peanuts-- it all looks like a day in the park compared to his hellish experiences. BUT THEY WILL make you laugh and think. The sad part is the headlines today read like they did 25 years ago-- so it helps us come full circle with some history on the hot spots like Lebanon and Israel and even Seoul. GREAT BOOK
Total Classic PJ.......2006-07-03
I've read everyone of PJ's books, this one is his signiture writing if there is such a thing. Its up on the night stand with Catcher in the Rye and a few others that I pick up and re-re-re read every year. Holidays in Hell is a bit dated now but still the best thing he's ever done. I wish PJ would do a 21st century version of this book. Unfortunatly it doesnt seem that he talks about his travels much anymore. Lately, some of his books are getting a bit heavy and intense to read and seem to have less of that usual built in fun. Thats OK. Thats where his heads at now I guess.. I think PJ may be turning into (or already is) a crotchity old man who likes to complain alot. He is, however, the best writer in satire journelisem there ever was. I'm always looking on the book shelves or Amazon for a new PJ.
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- mixed bag of impressions
- A great adventurer, but not a great writer
- A rather dull book on a not so exciting adventure.
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Antarctica: Both Heaven and Hell
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mixed bag of impressions.......2001-05-05
This book is very uneven, unfortunately. On one side, photography is splendid, historical and geological discussion are very thorough, the spirit of adventure is live and well. However, I am TIRED to find Messner complaining about his partner on every single page. And the translation is so bad, that one can almost study German grammar from the English presented.
The philosophical expositions in the book kept my feelings mixed as well. On one side (and perhaps this is due to a poor translation) it is full of heavy and sometimes overly sweet German Romanticism; one the other hand, Messner's treatment of the white void in front of him as a meditative medium is very honestly portrayed and splendidly presented.
A great adventurer, but not a great writer.......2000-08-10
The story of Reinhold Messner's walk across Antartica might have been more interesting had it been written by a professional author. Messner's first hand accounts, while interesting, do not make for especially good reading. However, there is a huge number of color photographs included that in and of themselves almost make the book worthwhile. Messner is perhaps the most accomplished extreme sportsman in the world. But he would do better letting someone else tell his fantastic stories.
A rather dull book on a not so exciting adventure........1999-03-05
Messner never gave me a feeling of what it was like crossing Antartica. He went into too much detail on all the problems he had just getting there, but was not very discriptive of life on the ice. I was never drawn into the book and thus did not have much emphathy with the characters. Felt like Messner did more complaining about things than trying to describe the adventure he was on. He complained about his life before the trip, he complained about all the problems he ran into trying to get to Antartica, he complained about his partner during and after his trip, and he complained about there being people at the South Pole. To his credit it probably was hard to write this length of book when the story line was: I got up each morning for 92 days and walked.
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When you think of holidays, you think of#133;Lobo?Collected here for the first time are three tales of holiday cheer featuring the bastich himself, Lobo, and The Authority!In "The Lobo Paramilitary Christmas Special", Lobos tries to take out Kris Kringle himself - in a hit organized by The Easter Bunny.Next, in "The Authority/Lobo: Jingle Hell", Lobo comes to the Wildstorm Universe as a young Jenny Quantum wants him to answer for hishorrible crime against Old Saint Nick.And finally, in "The Authority/Lobo: Spring Break Massacre", this series of holiday fun comes full circle as The Authority realize Lobo is still free in their universe and that he must be stopped before he collects his long-awaited bounty from the Easter Bunny!
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Initially a Rather Hateful Read, But.........2007-04-14
as the story progresses, the characters become more and more likeable and the plot more and more impressive. The start of this book is obscenely violent and seems to assume some familiarity with Lobo, whom I didn't know, but after several pages of graphic elf killing, the story links up with the Authority and takes on a more "organized" (used loosely) approach. By the end, I was loving this book. I'd recommend this to anyone with a warped sense of humor and/or appreciation for "bad guy antiheroes."
Not a personal favorite.......2007-01-04
I'm a big fan of The Authority, and I certainly know Lobo from his appearaces against Superman. But somehow the Authority/Lobo combination doesn't work for me. More important, the holiday theme includes a non-Authority story that I found especially disappointing. Authority fans can safely pass this one; Lobo fans, take a chance.
pure awesomeness.......2006-10-26
the lobo paramillitary x-mas special is my all time favorite comic its simply great buy this now
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History: Fiction or Science? is the most explosive tractate on history ever written - however, every theory it contains, no matter how unorthodox, is backed by solid scientific data. The book is well-illustrated, contains over 446 graphs and illustrations, copies of ancient manuscripts, and countless facts attesting to the falsity of the chronology used nowadays, which never cease to amaze the reader. Eminent mathematician proves that: Jesus Christ was born in 1153 and crucified in 1186 The Old Testament refers to mediaeval events. Apocalypse was written after 1486. Does this sound uncanny? This version of events is substantiated by hard facts and logic - validated by new astronomical research and statistical analysis of ancient sources - to a greater extent than everything you may have read and heard about history before. The dominating historical discourse in its current state was essentially crafted in the XVI century from a rather contradictory jumble of sources such as innumerable copies of ancient Latin and Greek manuscripts whose originals had vanished in the Dark Ages and the allegedly irrefutable proof offered by late mediaeval astronomers, resting upon the power of ecclesial authorities. Nearly all of its components are blatantly untrue! For some of us, it shall possibly be quite disturbing to see the magnificent edifice of classical history to turn into an ominous simulacrum brooding over the snake pit of mediaeval politics. Twice so, in fact: the first seeing the legendary millenarian dust on the ancient marble turn into a mere layer of dirt - one that meticulous unprejudiced research can eventually remove. The second, and greater, attack of unease comes with the awareness of just how many areas of human knowledge still trust the three elephants of the consensual chronology to support them. Nothing can remedy that except for an individual chronological revolution happening in the minds of a large enough number of people.
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Calculations are only as good as your numbers.......2007-08-03
Yes, we can all agree that mainstream history is nearly 100% BS due to politics, economics, ego, problems with dating techniques, and various conspiracies. Agreed. But, I've been researching the distinct possibility that human history (in terms of civilizations) are much more ancient than we've been told, so coming across this book was very interesting to me. I wondered how Fomenko could be wrong (if at all) because he is very persuasive in his presentations. Then it dawned on me. If at previous times in prehistory, due to the various catastrophies that are well documented (comets, asteroids, planetary disruptions, plasma discharge, pole reversals, etc) the Earth was in a different position in relation to the sun, different tilt on its axis, different orbit, different rotation (in terms of velocity and DIRECTION), and the continents were in different positions, then would this not cause the ancients to see the sky (constellations) differently? In other words, is Fomenko making erronious assumptions about the physics of the Earth in pre-history, which then corrupt his data with regards to dating the relevant astrology? The last event to seriously disrupt our planet occured roughly 3500 years ago, according to other good researchers, so is it possible Fomenko has been confused by this? The vastly different physics of our planet in the not so distant past may explain this confusion, which is not to say the "mainstream" version of history is correct; on the contrary. I am not an expert in these fields, but wanted to see if this idea could spark discussion.
Pants on fire?.......2007-07-19
Will people ever read before spamming? Yes, Jesuits could not rewrite world history alone, they had help. Anyway, Dr Prof Acad A.Fomenko does not point to jesuits as the driving force of world wide history manipulation in published volumes 1,2,3;, actually he barely mentions the poor devils. Check it with 'Search inside' feature, please. China is rarely mentioned either, in fact, Dr Fomenko is completely eurocentric. Right, his theory contradicts all mainstream schools of history, because in their actual state they are all built on blatantly erroneus chronology. You don't need a mysterious cabal (conspiracy) to falsify history, the falsification is its modus operandi. It is inherent to history(ians) to falsify (distort) events, as it is inherent to humans to boast as it is inherent to power (authority) to legimize itself by referrring to glorious past made to its own order. Dr Prof Fomenko and team have identified scores of instances of such manipulation in Russian, European, etc.. history, and delivered valid statistical proof thereof. His own 'reconstruction' is completely another story. Forget c14 as a valid method of dating. W.Libby has initially discovered a brilliant method of INDEPENDENT dating. Too bad, c14 method has become a joke after a forced marrige with dendrochronology with consensual chronological scale inbuilt. Radiocarbon method can't stand blind tests, but is so very productive as a rubberstamp.
Accepted History & Chronology Must Be Changed. .......2007-04-09
There is no doubt that history as most know it is a sham, & institution's version of History both University & Church is fradulent & inaccurate. Everything was established with an agenda, The real "Dark Ages" are now when we have access to incredible amounts of information past authorities & more important 'common folk' didn't have but our institutions & educators are slow to evolve because of what has ignorantly & arrogantly been taught for too long. This is on many subjects not just Chronology.
For anyone to question "Why would a Mathematician have anything credible to say of History?" The answer is from Dr. Fomenko's preface in the book: "It would be worthwhile to remind the reader that in the XVI-XVII century Chronology was considered to be a subdivision of Mathematics." These volumes could possibly be some of the most important works to date & should be read by everyone with an interest in History, especially professors & educators who have a duty to the public. I have read both books & must say that 'Chronology 1' has some very eye opening & revolutionary information. Even if these volumes are part true the implications are profound & opens the doors to further investigations & questions which must be done. I speak several different lanquages & must say the logic Dr. Fomenko uses with "inflection" of words & words being read from left to right in one region & right to left in another then written backwards, the removal of vowels & get down to basics of words, or different cities & locations having the same name etc. is correct. Vowel usage has always been optional & varied, actually complicating linquistics & study. The first thing one has to understand is that words never had a fixed spelling in history like we do now, the spelling of words was mutable & regional, as well as names & titles of people were vast, varied & changed, NOTHING WAS FIXED or understood linear. Matters of Life & Death as well as financial profiteering yesterday & today were & are made with ignorant, illogical & conspiratorial views of history & reality, it's time people get closer to the Truth & society collectively grow up.
Very Interesting.......2007-03-07
It is a good proposal and I believe it will mature into something even better in the future. I think it deserves to be read.
History as Science Fiction.......2007-01-10
Anatoly Fomenko has written a very intriguing book, full of pictures, charts, and computer 'proof' of his thesis: backwards of AD900 we don't really know what happened or when. Between AD900 and AD1600 there is more certainty, but there is still a lot of fuzzy ground, and things don't get reliable until we get past the 1600's where the printing press made it very difficult for the perpetrators of this timeline manipulation to change anything that had been committed to print. The Dark Ages did not happen. Books were burned for a reason. One organization has doubled the actual length of its existence by expanding the real chronology. Read why.
I had always wondered why Christ died about AD33 and yet men waited until the 11th century to form the Knights Templar, the Cathars, etc and go after the Holy Land by force. Why the 1000 year gap? Turns out there wasn't more than a 10-12 year gap and he proves it using astronomy. This also implies that the planet is not as old as we have been told, and current Christian and other creationist scientists are already championing that idea without being aware of Fomenko's book. The two groups, creationist scientists and the Russian mathematical analysts corroborate each other. Fascinating.
Of course, all this flies in the face of what we have been told traditionally is the 'proper' chronology of western civilization, and most readers will experience 'cognitive dissonance' in reading this book. It means that our history going backwards from AD1600 becomes progressively more incorrect and unreliable until it cannot be trusted at all... in the space of 700-800 years.
Naturally, the curious, open-minded reader will want to know WHO did this, WHY, and did any of the events we think of as really ancient ever happen?
Dr. Fomenko is a respected scientist/mathematician at Moscow State University who has already answered these questions to the satisfaction of his initially skeptical colleagues. Most of them are now believers, a few still refuse to believe (the usual diehards), and of course the western press has ignored Fomenko's work -- for obvious reasons when you read the book. The ones who perpetrated this chronology ruse have a lot to answer for. They are still with us. That's why this book is a well-kept secret.
I gave the book a 4-star rating because I was unable to check out some of his claims; those I checked were as he said. But if even 1/3 of his claims are true, this punches a big hole in what we think is our history, the meaning of western civilization, our educational process (for repeating the ruse as gospel), and the trustworthiness of the organization that perpetrated this ruse, well-intentioned or not.
This book relates to current research into a Young Earth paradigm, to John Keel's discoveries about our planet, and Fr Malachi Martin's insights (in his now out-of-print books). We are indeed sheep who are manipulated and kept ignorant -- for a reason. While knowing what these men have to say may be the "booby prize" (as in: 'what can you do with this knowledge?'), it will provide interesting reading. Didn't someone say: "...and the Truth will set you free."?? For you to judge if this book contains the truth.
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Devlin Kerry has a very bad feeling about this Thanksgiving: Cassandra Wolfe is taking her home to meet her parents. Dev doesn't want to go. But her demon does...and so does Cassie's. That's going to mean trouble.
And that's not even counting Cassie's family, including a loathsome brother-in-law, three savage preschoolers, and a dog named Buster. The dog has a crush on Dev.
As for what happens at Thanksgiving dinner ... Well, more than just the turkey may be DOA this year.
Then it's Christmas, and it's Dev's turn to take Cassie home to meet the family. Unfortunately, that means taking the demons again, too. Monica and Vanessa are no angels-herald or otherwise-but they're full of holiday spirit. Dev knows that can mean nothing good.
But even demons at Christmas aren't as bad as Dev's family. And even the family isn't as bad as the giant snake in the kitchen, which isn't as bad as the bats in church, which aren't as bad as Aunt Kitty at the dinner table...
You get the idea. There's no place like Hell for the holidays.
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Sardonic, Sassy, Silly and Surreal.......2005-07-01
Fast paced quips, setups and just sheer insanity is what makes this novel a joy to read -- nothing is left unskewered and if you have a twisted sense of humor, your funny bone will get a real workout.
Neither Cassie or Dev will give an inch when it comes to holiday disasters that visitng their respective families seems to engender. Through it all they remain devoted to each other albeit a bit frazzled by the various relatives, demons and other characters deliberate or accidentally turning their holidays into a living hell.
A roller coaster read that had me laughing or smirking. I'd gladly read this book again when * I * feel stressed -- simply to remind me it could be worse!
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When Holidays Are Hell...!: A Guide to Surviving Family Gatherings
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We all seem to have an idealized fantasy about delightful holiday gatherings and the joy that is supposed to come from being surrounded by loving family and friends. And at the same time, we know that these events can be rare, and are completely absent from some people's experience. Mariana Caplan takes a realistic, warm, and open-minded look at some of the problems that can come up during holiday get-togethers and offers clear-headed solutions to nearly all potential problems. For example, heading home for the holidays is not always the best thing to do. Caplan details the pros and cons of going home for a major family holiday, offers advice on how to approach the choice, how to explain your decision without hurting others' feelings, and how to avoid feeling guilty for staying away. You will recognize yourself as well as your friends and family in this book, and you will discover that it really is possible to create something close to your dream holiday no matter what your circumstances are.
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A significant help .......2006-07-05
This is a very informative and practical book for all kinds of problem family situations. If you have been sexually abused by a family member and have to see your perpetrator at a family gathering (whom the rest of the family still thinks is wonderful and you are a liar) this book can especially be helpful.
Help At Last.......1999-12-19
I discovered this book as I prepared for the holidays of 1999. It was very entertaining and helpful as I started to mentally prepare for the task ahead of me. Going home for the holidays. I now realize that you do not have to make the migratory trip, something that had never occured to me before. I prepared as directed with my favorite music, herbal teas, lots of cookies, and an ample supply of St. John's Wort in my bags. Armed with the knowlege that everyone is wishing in his or her heart for the picture perfect holiday and also feeling the letdown helped me to not feel such a level of animosity as in the past when things were taken out on me as problems arose. The author had a good grasp of the variety of negative situations that are encountered at the gathering of families for any holiday, and looked at each from the viewpoint of both parents and the children. I reccomend this book to anyone who feels more than a twinge of fear at the advent of the holiday season.
Average customer rating:
- funny book
- Inspiring yet informational for the mind and soul.
- a great guide to a hot destination
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Traveller's Guide to Hell
Michael Pauls , and
Dana Facaros
Manufacturer: Cadogan Books
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funny book.......2002-01-03
This book was hilarious, combining sharp-witted humorous comments with actual facts on the sad Christian proselytizing of those who came before them.
Inspiring yet informational for the mind and soul........1999-05-25
I enjoyed the book, yet to see the outcome of how one person might be able to do all of these sins and still enter the gates of heaven.
a great guide to a hot destination.......1999-02-15
I've always loved Facaros and Pauls' travel guides to Europe, and now they've given hell the same treatment. Funny, tongue in cheek, yet full of fiendishly good scholarship to boot, it's a great someone who has everything. I loved the bits about Chinese hell and the big chicken that punishes people who are cruel to animals, as well as the updated version of Dante's Inferno by a southern minister whose car fell on his head.
Book Description
The Holiday letters in Christmas in Hell serve up for readers a steaming, savory holiday blend of family news, holiday cheer, stretched truth and alleged humor that can depict all of the pulse pounding excitement of life in Kansas.
Customer Reviews:
fun stuff.......2005-12-22
The Mr. Pooters Section of this book is alone worth the price. But there is a lot more too. Makes a great gift for someone who wants to laugh.
Satan vs. Santa .......2005-12-05
The Satan vs. Santa letter is one of my favorite letters of the book. Christmas in Hell is a fun and easy read. If you're tired of the old boring Christmas letters we all get, then take this book and stuff it ... into your stocking.
Take THAT Aunt Sylvia.......2005-12-05
Are you sick of holiday greetings touting your cousin Ricky's rise to power at the local Pottery Barn? Or tired of hearing about Aunt Sylvia's brushes with greatness ("I'm pretty sure it was Tony Orlando")?
Well, the yuletide yammerings of "Christmas in Hell" put them all to shame. Wait until the family hears about Devon Landrews, who was recently promoted to Junior Vice President of VP Operations. Or his Uncle Walton's chance meeting with Joe Pesci at the market (sadly, this was also a case of mistaken identity).
This book is great for some Christmas laughs, and reminds you `tis the year for caring and sharing. And sharing. And sharing. And sharing...
Who knew Uncle George had so much in common with - Satan?!
humor forced.......2005-12-04
Loved the title, but I found the book's humor to be forced. The author seemed to be trying too hard. Would have to say avoid it if you wanted a stocking stuffer or good gag gift.
Fun & fast read.......2005-12-01
The pirate kid writing to Santa, the Lucifers summer vacationing in Phoenix and the actor living in a walk in closet with two other actors were funny as "hell." Anyone who has read Lent's magazine columns or other book knows his sense of humor is playful and absurd. Also, very visual with words jumping at you like a mongoose. This book will fit easily in a coat or back pocket for reading on the flight home over the holidays.
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