I Wake-Up Beautiful ... And Other Fantasies [Paperback]

Mary Hirsch (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2000

A collection of humor essays about life, laughter and liposuction.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Mary Hirsch was a writer for Garrison Keillor's nationally syndicated "A Prairie Home Companion." She is a columnist for the Minnesota Women's Press and received the Vivian Castleberry Award for her essays from the Association of Women Journalists. Hirsch is a comedian and speaks to various groups about the funny side of life.

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Swell Gal (September 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970181205
• ISBN-13: 978-0970181206
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,159,868 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Outrageously Funny, October 1, 2000

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thomas melbourne (St. Paul) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Wake-Up Beautiful ... And Other Fantasies (Paperback)

I have been a fan of Mary Hirsch's writing for years. She's a humor columnist for the Minnesota Women's Press and I only pick up the paper to read her. After all, I'm a guy but I find her humor crosses any gender gap - she's that good. (My wife is also one her biggest fans.) The book is a collection of the best of her columns and additional writings on such subjects as Minnesota's Governor Jessie Ventura. She manages to combine wit, satire, with intelligent writing. My favorite chapter is her thoughts on Hebonics - The Language of Man. I would be offended if it wasn't just so darn true and laugh-out-loud funny. I would highly recommend this book to anyone - regardless of gender.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quick and clever!, October 19, 2000

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Ellen M. Hayenga (San Jose, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Wake-Up Beautiful ... And Other Fantasies (Paperback)

What a fun read. These essays make a great collection of funny musings----from an earthy woman's point of view. The author has a good ear to some of the absurdities of our culture, from viagra and ex-politicians doing comercials, to Tupperware and the atomic bomb. And the cartoons scattered between the pages range from silly to satirically biting. I'd definitely enjoy reading more from this author.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I wake up laughing at this book, October 7, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: I Wake-Up Beautiful ... And Other Fantasies (Paperback)

Mary Hirsch is a treasure! I was a huge fan of hers while I was in Minnesota and now I hope to spread the word out here on the East Coast. This book is insightful, hilarious and so true. Her essay on the loss of her microwave over bring tears -- from laughing so much!!