Customer Reviews

The Desperate Dad's Guide to Getting Some

5 star:		(33)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

The Desperate Dad's Guide to Getting Some is a book of short blog-type columns written by Jackie Papandrew. Nicely crafted, and very amusing, she goes smoothly from topic, to topic about what it's like to be married for a few decades. From lines painted in the garage to help parking, to the use of "special soap" the author has a unique, but enjoyable style that kept me reading until I finished the entire book! After finishing each column, I was always ready for more!

While not an extremely long book, at $1.99 I found it to be an exceptional value! Perfect for those times when you need a quick read, it was a great addition to my Kindle collection. Definitely recommended for those who have had a spouse for anywhere between 1 and 100 years, or even those who haven't yet been married. Definitely 5 stars!

Jackie is not only the funniest writer I know; she's also the most insightful, especially when it comes to subjects we all know so well and can relate to big time, like family. It's a broad topic that Jackie nails down beautifully in this book.

I'm trying to say that I believe the reason that she's one of the most notable humor writers of our time is because she has the unique ability to get important, poignant, hard, serious as well as comedic messages about life, through to us, via her use of humor and clever observations.

Check out her Facebook Page (which went viral of course): [...] where she has way over 20,000 people who love her work and you'll see, in one instant, exactly what I mean.

I should simplify my words. You've got to read her book. You will love it.

Jackie puts a brilliantly written, comical spin on the reality of marriage. No matter how much we love our spouses there are times when we wish we lived alone. Jackie seems to have mastered this feeling and plods on to honor the vows 'for better or worse' at no cost to her (you can't blame the husband for trying). It should be the how-to manual given out at all weddings. A fun read.

This was a funny book. A few laugh out loud moments, but mainly just understanding smiles. Totally reminded me of my own mom and dad, especially the story about grilling and mom's "night off." I'd recommend this book!

It seems that lately I'm coming across many books written by women who are frustrated with their marriages but don't want a divorce. They instead find humor in every situation and make money telling stories about married life. Now when someone tells me a book is going to be funny my expectations go way up. I didn't find this book totally hillarious as some did but it did get me laughing out loud a few times. The funniest thing was not written by the author but was a poem written by her husband. If you are married to a typical guy then you will probably think this is funny. This book just proves that if you can find the humor in your marriage it might just last.

~The Rebecca Review

My husband and I really enjoyed this book! We went on a short trip recently and I read this to my Husband on the way. The miles flew by and we had a blast comparing ourselves to the couple in the book. I will recomend this to all our friends! I am sure everyone can relate and have a great time laughing at that thing we call marriage! Get this, you won't be sorry. I hope this review helps you, I received this copy in exchange for review, Thank you to the auther!

This book is really fun and cute. At first glance you may think that it will be mostly about sex and marriage. It's isn't. It's about all of the crazy things that happen between a husband and wife. I chuckled out loud quite often. The cartoons came through nicely in the Kindle version and were a nice touch to the stories.

Women, admit it - we love our husbands just a little more than we hate them. :-)

If you want a good laugh and to feel like you aren't alone with your "did he just do that?" thoughts... then read this book.

I look forward to reading more books from Jackie Papandrew.

I saw myself and husband in this book several times..... If you're married, this is the little book of humor to read.... Jackie tells it like it is and makes u laugh at the same time..... As you're reading, you'll start looking at your husband or boyfriend and start laughing out loud because everything she writes about is so like a man... LOL... Buy this book and join us on her page on fb... you won't regret it... You might even hear us laughing, that's how funny she is.

Only meant to read a few, but couldn't stop! Just one more, then, hahaha, well just a few more, etc.,etc.,etc.!
This is one that will be a reread many times. Definitely gives you an up on a down day!

This is a totally enjoyable quick-read book. I chuckled the whole way through it with outbursts of laughter every now and then. I caught myself saying, "Yes! that is sooo true every couple of pages. The author's insight is right-on, and her perspective on marriage is a hoot! I love reading all sorts of books; I will file this one under the category of 'Funny... read when I need a smile.'