The Goomba's Book of Love [Paperback]

Steven R. Schirripa (Author), Charles Fleming (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 11, 2005

Move over Miss Lonelyhearts . . . Steven R. Schirripa, author of the runaway bestseller A Goomba’s Guide to Life, is back with more life lessons from the neighborhood. Recalling stories of his own colorful journey from the streets of Bensonhurst to the bright lights of Las Vegas and stardom as Bobby “Bacala” Baccalieri in the HBO hit series The Sopranos, Schirripa observes the finer points of amore in all its forms—love for his mother and her Sunday sauce, his wife and kids, his friends, his goomar on the side, even for his car (and he better not catch you eating in it, if you know what’s good for you). Alternately touching, telling, and laugh-out-loud funny, The Goomba’s Book of Love proves that no one loves as fiercely (or as frequently) as a goomba.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In his follow up to A Goomba's Guide to Life, Schirripa (aka Bobby "Bacala" Baccilieri on The Sopranos), with the help of co-writer Fleming (After Havana), waxes poetic, goomba-style, on love. The good goomba, Schirripa says, loves his mother (and her cooking), his family, his wife and his goomar-girl on the side; "boil it all down, and the bottom line on the goomba is...love." But needless to say, a lot of this novelty book is about sex. How do you get a girl into bed? Try "pushing her onto the sheets while she's making the bed." What's the polite way to kick out a hooker? Give her $100 for the cab ride. Etc. Schirripa tosses in a bit of memoir with his "you might be a goomba if" anecdotes, but-as with the first volume-this is probably for diehard fans and gag gifts only. B&w photos.
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Review

“His first book was great, but The Goomba’s Book of Love makes Steve an author you can’t refuse.” —Edie Falco

“Of all the goombas I’ve never dated, Steve Schirripa is the funniest.” —Joy Behar

“After reading my husband Steve’s book I didn’t know whether to hug him or call my attorney.” —Laura Schirripa

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter (January 11, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 140005432X
• ISBN-13: 978-1400054329
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 0.7 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,943,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING?????, January 29, 2004

By 

Gail Cooke (TX, USA) - See all my reviews
(VINE VOICE)    (COMMUNITY FORUM 04)    (HALL OF FAME REVIEWER)    (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Goomba's Book of Love (Audio CD)

Well known to countless fans of television's The Sopranos as Bobby "Bacala" Baccilieri, Steven Schirripa turned to the world of books and penned "A Goomba's Guide To Life," a top seller not only for Sopranos aficionados but others who enjoy smiles mixed with neighborhood sagacity.

Now, Mr. Schirripa follows with "The Goomba's Book Of Love," read by the only voice to share this wisdom - Mr. Schirripa himself.

Love in the goomba lexicon refers not only to the attraction between male and female but his undying love for his mother and her pasta sauce, deeply felt affection for his children, and his car (he cautions that no one better be caught eating in it).

The goomba, it seems, is a veritable wellspring of love - for his neighborhood, his friends, his extended family and, of course, broads. The criteria for a real goomba broad? "She'd go to the chair for me."

For the uninitiated, the dictionary defines a goomba, also "goombah" as the senior member of a criminal gang. Also, for the uninitiated, "The Goomba's Book Of Love" is pure entertainment. If you want sex tips, consult Dr. Ruth. If you want laughter and good humor, listen to this.

- Gail Cooke

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Extremely funnny, November 4, 2003

By 

Brian Boyd "BrianBoyd" (New York, NY) - See all my reviews
(REAL NAME)   

This review is from: The Goomba's Book of Love (Hardcover)

Being married to a wonderful Italian, I could relate to the book in so many ways. If you're not Italian - never fear! You'll find stories and lines which you'll be telling and re-telling for months. Be one of the first to own this great book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STEVEN SCHIRRIPA -- THE GODFATHER OF LOVE, November 4, 2003

By 

HUGH FINK (los angeles, ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Goomba's Book of Love (Hardcover)

What do you get when you cross Shakespeare, Mario Puzo, and Dr. Ruth? The answer -- the greatest literary master on modern day romance, Steven Schirripa. This book should be REQUIRED reading for anyone who's still searching for true love. Whether you're a college student, a single mother or a criminal defendant who's been indicted under the RICO statute, Schirripa's dating advice is inspirational and hilarious. Not since James Joyce has an author written two masterpieces back to back. With "The Goomba's Book of Love", Schirripa takes his place along with Maya Angelou as a friggin' genius.