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by Carol Olson (Author), Cherie Rodgers (Author)
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In meetings and in life, everyone has their own agenda.



“I wasn’t thinking PTA when I picked up my college diploma from the Dean’s Office. (I couldn’t attend the graduation ceremony with Mrs. History Professor sitting right there – way too awkward.) I was thinking I wished I hadn’t had that affair with Mr. History Professor, which led me to major in History, a serious mistake. I’ve always hated history. It’s so depressing, repeating itself all the time, preparing you for the future in that Brace Yourself kind of way, and leading to the humiliating admission to the Father-of-Your-Children-Rat-Bastard-Ex that he was right, there are no jobs for history majors. I wasn’t thinking History when I joined the PTA, either, but now here I am, a historian of sorts – Recording Secretary (RecSec!) of the Lincoln Elementary School PTA, taking down in detail the conversations and events that will, with the passing of a day, become PTA history. One thing Mr. History Professor taught me about history – a little re-writing doesn’t hurt.”

“Doesn’t miss a nuance or an irony. I found myself wanting to send it to all my friends. It’s the mommy version of Bridget Jones’ Diary!” – Kyle Redford, Teacher and Mother

“Witty and utterly original! I laughed out loud all the way through.” – Leslie Urdang, Film Producer

“Delightful! Completely successful in creating a bizarre world filled with fresh and hilarious characters.” – Alex Graves, Film & Television Director

“Don’t believe a word of this! You’ll be hearing from my attorney!” – PTA President LolaBy

“I should really be President. Trust me, she stuffed the ballot box – not to mention her bustier.” – 4th V.P. Amee Gable

“Where’s the party?” – Dads Club

Product Details

  • Paperback: 156 pages
  • Publisher: Outskirts Press (October 8, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1432719262
  • ISBN-13: 978-1432719265
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #646,330 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, fast read , November 9, 2008
By Amy Sommer (Santa Monica, CA) - See all my reviews
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Filled with some keen insights between pages which fly by, this page-turner is a great escapist read. It recounts the fun, frolic and intrigue encountered by a mom in a rich neighborhood's PTA. Enjoy an escape from daily life - by living vicariously through these "interesting" PTA members.
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5.0 out of 5 stars As Fun a read for Men as it is for Women!, November 25, 2008
By Scott Taylor (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Given the title, one might think this would be a book only a mother (or woman) could love.

Nada!

I found "The PTA: Sex, Intrigue and Designer Handbags" to be laugh-out-loud hilarious -- chock full of what-women-want insights we Y-chromosome types would never in our wildest (and wettest) dreams have imagined.

It's more fun than crashing a pajama party!

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5.0 out of 5 stars hysterical and dead-on!, November 13, 2008
By e. saul blake (Santa Monica, CA USA) - See all my reviews
Funnier than any "chick-lit" book in recent memory, but it also sneaks up on you with a powerful emotional punch. So great!
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