Both party and elegy, "Drink to the Lasses" is the story of Mary Beth Ellis' life at Saint Mary's College, the sister school of the somewhat-more-famous University of Notre Dame. The same wit that made her a popular campus columnist is now shaded with a steely view of her collegiate self. In what is hardly a sugary look back at halcyon college days, Ellis battles her roommate, struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder, and discovers that her chosen career might not be so choice after all. In vignettes and set pieces, she introduces us to issues of a modern women's college and peels back the gold leaf from social life at "Catholic Disneyland." The first of its kind, this poignant, hilarious literary college memoir is a must-read for all once and future freshmen.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Mary Beth Ellis writes a poignant and hysterical tribute to Saint Mary's/Notre Dame College life-- in the late 90's--applicable to all SMC Chicks and Domers. A must read that makes you laugh until you cry. Buy it and pass it on to your former SMC roomies and friends.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and wished it wouldn't end! As a SMC almuna approaching my 10-year reunion (gasp!), I couldn't have read this book at a better time. Not only did Mary Beth capture the unique SMC/ND college experience (very humorously, I might add!), but she captured the wide-eyed, away-from-home-for-the-first-time wonder of college/young adult life. Boys, dances, dining halls, friends, professors, exams, self-esteem, growing up Catholic, and more--it's all in here, spoken from a perspective I believe most readers will identify with on some level. Whether you're looking back, looking ahead, or going through it for the first time, you'll have fun reading this book.
I'm going to make sure all of my friends--not just the SMCs and Domers-- read Drink to the Lasses...and I look forward to reading more from Mary Beth Ellis!
I'm going to make sure all of my friends--not just the SMCs and Domers-- read Drink to the Lasses...and I look forward to reading more from Mary Beth Ellis!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Mary Beth Ellis' witty writing style made this a 2-day read for me--it's the first book I've finished in 9 months (since my 1st child was born!). I didn't want to put the book down! I made my husband read it too, and he was laughing out loud! It's a well-written and hysterically honest look at college life that I think anyone who has ever been to college, or wants to go, would enjoy. I loved it!
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Ah, St. Mary's College. The name conjures up myriad images of my school days, spent in academic splendor amongst the tree-lined avenue, the goose-lined lake, and (in winter... Read more
Published on April 6, 2008 by Erin Schmidt
They don't get any funnier than this...
Mary Beth Ellis grabs the gold ring on this one. If you want to laugh, go for the "...Lasses..." This girl's got talent. Read more
Published on March 11, 2008 by Peter K. Connolly
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Drink to the Lasses was hilarious! There were points where I was doubled over laughing, and narrowly escaped killing myself on a treadmill because of it. Read more
Published on December 19, 2007 by Patricia Salontai
Brings back great memories
As a SMC chick myself (1990) I really had a great time reading this book. The SYR dances, the tunnels, roommates, etc. really brought me back to those days of college. Read more
Published on February 17, 2007 by M. Basker
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