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Life's Little Deconstruction Book: Self-Help for the Post-Hip

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I never truly understood post-modernism until I read this book. In college, I read some of the post-Modernist thinkers, but somehow through humor and concise sayings, Andrew Boyd has distilled the essence of post-modernist thought. I've given it as a gift to some of my academic friends --and its the instant hit. I've been in a number of settings where people read them aloud and laugh and discuss them.

His other book, 'Daily Afflictions' is awesome and I've read it three times. This book is not as witty, detailed, engaging or sophisticated. I disappointment- it's just some pithy phrases on one page after the next.

I found this book entertaining. After all, the heady world of deconstruction and postmodern thought is in serous need of a little humor. It is also in need of clarity. And for this I would recommend 'Derrida for Beginners,' and also 'Postmodernism for Beginners.'

this book has encapsulated my undergraduate education at a small liberal arts college, for a fraction of the price. to truly appreciate the book, however, the college education helps.

this was a good way to spend a few hours perusing, but i think the author thinks he is more "deep" and original than he really is

Okay, I "get it", but only because I'm a white, middle-class, college-educated, PRIVILEGED woman. It's kind of "cute", but not something I find myself going to time and time again for a humorous release. If you like to feel smart, smug, and highbrow, then you'll probably get a kick out of this little book.