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The Optimist Sees the Bagel the Pessimist Sees the Hole: Life's Little Jewish Instruction Book [Hardcover]

Leonard Sorcher (Author)
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Book Description

December 1996
The Jewish culture's proud comedic tradition has produced such legendary talents as Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, and Jackie Mason. But the success of Jerry Seinfeld and Adam Sandler ("The Chanukah Song") show that the face of Jewish humor has changed. It's fresh, funny, and witty. This hysterical, original book of Jewish witticisms provides readers with everything they need to know about the amusing side of being Jewish.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 64 pages
  • Publisher: Pocket Books (December 1996)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0671003895
  • ISBN-13: 978-0671003890
  • Product Dimensions: 5.1 x 5.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,434,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Bravo bravo bravo, April 21, 2011
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This review is from: The Optimist Sees the Bagel the Pessimist Sees the Hole: Life's Little Jewish Instruction Book (Hardcover)
Hilarious! A small gem you don't have to be Jewish to enjoy (althogh it couldn't hoit). In short, Sorcher shoots...he scooooores!
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1.0 out of 5 stars negative stereotypes, November 2, 2011
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I found this book offensive. A little bit of it may be funny. But for the main part, it trivializes true Jewish ethics and behavior, and reinforces almost every negative stereotype that exists. I am sick of Jewish-mother "jokes" and other ways of reducing the Jewish people to a bunch of gag lines.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Charming use of humor, March 16, 2010
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They say laughter is the best medicine...I agree with them after reading this charming, gentle collection of humor and wisdom. You'll laugh till you plotz!
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