Tongue in Cheek and Other Places: A Seriously Humorous Look at Queer Life [Paperback]

Kevin Isom (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 28, 2000

Humorist Kevin Isom takes on issues ranging from gay marriagehe says do it for the giftsto show tunesis there really a gene? His take is humorous and upbeat. But Isom doesnt hesitate to skewer the absurd, like the Defense of Marriage Actwere we protecting marriage from Saddam Hussein?and trends like chest shavingcan we talk trimmed, not shaved?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Often suddenly laugh-out-loud funny, sometimes surprisingly moving, always right on target." -- Allan Neuwirth, Co-creator, “Chelsea Boys” syndicated comic strip

“In the lively world of Kevin Isom’s essays, he brings light, humor and common sense.” -- Rudy Kikel, Arts & Lifestyles Editor, Bay Windows, Boston

“With a uniquely Southern perspective, Kevin Isom sees the serious side of the ridiculous.” -- Rand Hall, Editor, The Gazette, Tampa

About the Author

Kevin Isom is the author of It Only Hurts When I Polka: Even More Humorous Looks at Queer Life. His syndicated humor column, “Tongue in Cheek,” appears in gay and lesbian newspapers and magazines across the United States, Australia, and Canada. His upcoming book is a novel titled Like Fruit on the Vine.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse (March 28, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595091679
• ISBN-13: 978-0595091676
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,578,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hysterically funny and so true, April 19, 2000

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Edward James (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tongue in Cheek and Other Places: A Seriously Humorous Look at Queer Life (Paperback)

It's nice to see a really happy gay person writing about our lives, and making fun of the silly gay AND straight stuff. This is a must read for every gay person--and our straight friends. It'll keep you laughing around the water cooler at the office...

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and so true., April 25, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Tongue in Cheek and Other Places: A Seriously Humorous Look at Queer Life (Paperback)

Kevin Isom has a great eye for life's absurdities, and a knack for skewering hypocrites and posers. He's also not above poking a little fun at himself, particularly when it comes to his own dating history. His observations are so funny, precisely because they are SO true. You'll recognize yourself in this book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Boy, this made me laugh!, January 28, 2002

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Sam (Phoenix, AZ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tongue in Cheek and Other Places: A Seriously Humorous Look at Queer Life (Paperback)

Bought this book for my partner as gift and he loved it! So I had to read it as well and Mr. Isom has a gifted way of making the mundane funny. "Gay power" is really live and kicking with this one. Buy it, definitely!