The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness [Paperback]

George Ellis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2007

The CUBS Fan's Guide to Happiness: Imparts important truths relevant to Cubs fans and their woeful existence - vital lessons like:

* There's Always Next Year (Chapter 1) * Loyaltiness is Next to Godliness (Chapter 6) * Beer Will Make It Better! (Chapter 2)

This book reveals what makes Cubs fans tick and what keeps them happy. It explains why it's not over until you're mathematically eliminated, why winning really isn't everything, and why it's perfectly acceptable to blame all your troubles on a scapegoat, which may or may not be an actual goat. This book is for anyone who wants to be happy in the face of adversity. And if there's anyone who can teach that lesson, it's certainly a lifetime Cubs fan.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"If life is like baseball, as this book slyly hints, that makes sense. If life is like being a Cubs fan, as it cruelly implies, then we should all just reach for the cyanide pills. The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness is one of the funniest books I have ever read, since crying isn't an option. George Ellis has given the vast, shambling Cubs Nation reason to live. Other than beer." -Chicago Sun-Times columnist RICK TELANDER "This book helps explain how it is that Cubs fans remain fiercely loyal while somewhat maintaining their sanity. And in true Heckler from, George Ellis kids because he loves...I think." -Chicago Cubs TV ply-by-play announcer LEN KASPER "Can I get four more copies of this book? They stack real good and my couch is missing a leg."

-Average White Son Fan (probably)

Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books (April 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157243936X
• ISBN-13: 978-1572439368
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.3 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #645,137 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

I'm co-founder and managing editor of The Heckler, a satirical Chicago sports publication. I write TV commercials for a living and have penned several screenplays.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Lot of Fun But...., June 6, 2007

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Leo V. Lane (Bayonne, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness (Paperback)

This is a delightful read for Cubs Fans. (I happen to be one living in exile in New Jersey!) It offers comfort for Cubbie fans woven with good day to day advice for living in general. I do have two beefs with the author though. A) He suggests that the Cubs are pretty much a White Collar Team. (B.S.!) and B) He winds up the book on a downer. "A Century of Losing: 100 Years 100 Frustrations". Other than that, It is a must for any Cub fan.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Can't stop referencing it, June 18, 2007

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Kimberli San Diego "Kimmie" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

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I first bought this book because it seemed amusing but after receiving it I discovered a well written book with great facts and anecdotes. It did make me laugh and I felt at one with the Cubs Nation. It is one of my favorite books to send to friends.The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must for any Cub Fan, September 11, 2007

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Shane W. Early (Hong Kong, Hong Kong) - See all my reviews
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34 years of being a Cubs fan - this book made a lot of sense to me. Really well done. I devoured this book in two days. People on the train looked at me as I laughed my way through it.