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Stories I'd Tell My Children (But Maybe Not Until They're Adults)

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If you happen to encounter an individual with a bag over his head, you'll know that Michael Marcus has finally told his stories to his children. This is a lie-a-minute, laugh-a-second romp through his maybe true, maybe not misadventures. Either way, the reader comes out the winner. It's a fun ride all the way.

Funny? Yes! Educational? Yes!
While the book is almost always better than the movie version, I would give up naming rights to my next child, if I can play the main character in the movie version!
Many would be so lucky to experience even half of what is written in this book, so to get an in depth look, is an honor!
Read this book, but do not drink before or during the reading of this book, unless you are wearing rubber pants!

I recently read a book about publishing written by Michael N. Marcus.Independent Self-Publishing: The Complete Guide It's a serious topic, and I expected a serious book. Although the book was authoritative, it was not ponderous like some competitive books; and parts of it were unexpectedly funny. Since I became a fan of Marcus's writing style, I was pleased to see information about his other books in the back of the one I read.

I immediately downloaded an eBook edition of his "Stories I'd Tell My Children (but maybe not until they're adults)" and I was laughing hysterically within seconds, and kept laughing even after I finished the book. I'm laughing even as I think about the book to write this review. I can't remember when I had so much fun for so little money.

Although I did not live where Marcus lived, go to school where he went to school, or work where he worked, I could easily identify with him.

While the characters and incidents in the book are very specific, they are also universal and I could easily identify with them. Marcus's story-telling ability is amazing, and will appeal to people of both genders and all ages. He reminds me of the late/great Jean Shepherd. I'm a big fan of "Shep" and was pleased to note that Marcus considers Shep to be one of his literary gods (along with Dave Barry, Matt Groening and others).

I had an internal conflict while reading the book. I found myself reading quickly because I was having such a good time that I wanted to get to the next chapter and the next and the next . . . but I also wanted to read s l o w l y to prolong the pleasure.

I must point out that some parts of the book are not pants-wettingly funny. Some stories are poignant, or unhappy -- as is life itself. But Marcus is able to make his unhappy times entertaining and captivating -- and very often funny.

The book even provides an education. Marcus's explanation of the male fascination with farts and breasts was enlightening -- and hysterical.

This book could make a corpse smile. BUY IT.

This is one of the most hilarious, touching, sometimes dirty (but mostly hilarious) books I've ever read. If you're a baby-boomer who grew up in the `60s, this book will bring back memories of all the silly things you did when you were younger. But, even if you're not from that generation, be prepared to laugh your socks off at the varied collection of outrageously funny stories that comprise the author's life. Starting with the first few chapters, "Runaway" and "Attack of the Killer Sunfish," you'll be rolling on the floor with laughter. And you'll continue to laugh (Hope you have tight abs, `cause they're going to get a good workout!) until you've read the last page of the book. Marcus' book is a definite must-read for anyone and everyone with a good sense of humor. Truth is definitely stranger than fiction!

If you like old school New York personality and humor, you'll love this book. It's fine to skip around as you go. It's like having a conversation with your cool uncle who tells tales from "back in the day" that a parent never would.

Haven't had this much fun in bed since, gee, let's not go there. This is the funniest book I've ever read. Thanks for making the dirty parts easy to find! Saved me time. Got right to my favorites. My dogs left the room with my squeals of delight as I flipped each page finding something else to roar about.

The table of contents is as funny as the rest of the book. I laughed my butt off. Saved me from exercise class that week.

A gem of a book by a guy who is as wise as he is a wise a--. A winning combination that gives you a book you can't put down, don't want to let go of and don't want your kids to get their hands on. You may be asked, "Did you do that when you were young?"

I wish I could answer "yes" to that question. Where was I that I missed all that fun? Oh yes, South Georgia. Bummer. But I have made up for it by reading Michael's stories and feeling very naughty indeed laughing at all the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll I missed.

Be prepared to have a rollicking good time with this delightfully funny, slighty x-rated, naw, definately x-rated, laugh a minute book. The Unfaithful Widow: Fragmented Memoirs Of My First Year Alone

This book is as funny as "Animal House," but it's true; and parts are stranger than fiction. I was LMAO, ROTFL (laughing my ass off, rolling on the floor laughing). I don't want to say that this is the funniest book I've ever read, because I may have forgotten a book I read in fourth grade. However, I will say it's the funniest book I can remember. It's also funnier than most movies, and if a movie is made from this book, it will be a classic -- just like "Animal House." National Lampoon Animal House 29th Anniversary Edition

The book is hilarious... really, really funny. I did a spit take and laughed so hard I could barely breathe when I read the "cockroaches with lobster costumes" line.

Michael Marcus is right... crayfish are disgusting. The stories just get better from there.

Brilliant! Who knew that sexual depravity, college humor, and stale pizza could be so funny? It's Animal House on steriods, but even better, because the stories are true.