Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W. [Paperback]

Liz Bluper (Author), Renee Plastique (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 19, 2004

Authors Liz Bluper and Renée Plastique have sparked a revolution with their code word: M.I.L.D.E.W. (shorthand for Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong). Their playful acronym is becoming a party of today’s lingo as women talk to each other about that all-too-familiar marriage by-product—the mother-in-law. The authors are helping women "laugh their MILDEW away" by sharing their hilarious strategies, stories and relatable experiences. Women from across the globe are now opening up and sharing their stories, lending support to those also suffering from "MILDEW build-up" and confirming that, indeed, they are not alone. They are discovering that when it comes to MILDEW, laughter really is the best medicine. "M.I.L.D.E.W. is truly therapeutic!" says one reader. With its broad appeal, M.I.L.D.E.W. is inspiring mothers-in-law, too. By taking their scientifically calibrated quiz, more than one mother-in-law has been surprised at the results and subsequently changed her ways. Bluper and Plastique are hearing reports of reduced marital stress and improved family relations. "World peace can’t be far behind!" quips Plastique. From their all-too-revealing quiz to the laugh-out-loud stories to the "Hey, that really might work" strategies, this book gives new meaning to the word "MILDEW," and will keep you laughing and dying to share it with your friends.

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About the Author

Authors Liz Bluper and Renée Plastique are writing under pseudonyms to "protect the guilty." They are mother-in-law experts and MILDEW Containment Specialists who are sharing their strategies, stories and humor on radio and television shows across the country. Liz is a writer and full-time mother living in Connecticut with her husband and three children. Renée is also a writer and full-time mother. She lives in Chicago with her husband, two sons, and dog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740742086
• ISBN-13: 978-0740742088
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,043,055 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #79 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Essays
  • #80 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Parenting & Families

More About the Author

Renee Plastique is a mother-in-law expert and MILDEW Containment Specialist. She has shared her humor-infused expertise in Real Simple magazine, as well as other local and national print media. She admits to writing under a pseudonym in order to "protect the guilty." She and co-author Liz Bluper also share their strategies, stories and humor on radio and television shows across the country. Renee lives in Chicago with her husband, two sons, and dog.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed to get through the holidays!, November 28, 2004

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Kara K. (Coral Springs, FL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W. (Paperback)

This book helped me keep my sense of humor at Thanksgiving, and I know it will help at Christmas too. Now all I need is a brown paper wrapper to hide it from my husband! I couldn't stop laughing.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Required reading, June 8, 2004

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This review is from: Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W. (Paperback)

This is an excellent guide to the behavior of Mothers in laws and should be required reading for Sons-in-laws everywhere!!

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make Your Holidays HAPPIER!, December 2, 2004

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Kathryn A. Brandeberry "A Girlfriend" (West Linn, Oregon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W. (Paperback)

If you have a mother-in-law coming for the holidays, just remember - laughter is the BEST medicine! While you will want to hide this book away with your Godiva chocolates to enjoy when you are ALONE, it will keep you laughing and ready to face any MILDEW buildup which may occur! This book is truly fabulous, and will keep you smiling - no matter what mother-in-law situations may come your way!