When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes [Paperback]

Kelly Epperson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 8, 2008

When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes is the quintessential take along book (and a great bathroom reader). Each essay is brief and packed with humor and heart. From tales of life in France to going blonde to buttwear, you'll laugh, you'll get misty, and you won't want this little delight of a book to end.

Editorial Reviews

Review

I am crazy about your book and your insights. --David Ross, Editor, RWG

Kelly Epperson proudly displays her dirty laundry on the pages of When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes. A collection of her famed newspaper columns, the book is a series of heartfelt observations and a well-balanced start for a brilliant writer. This is the kind of book that could easily launch an entire series of collections. It's light and warm-hearted, yet unmistakably comprehensive and soulful. --R. Pulfer, Rockford Review

Kelly is funny, down to earth and not afraid to show her imperfections. I thank her for writing about real life! --Judy Lindberg

About the Author

Kelly Epperson tackles everyday issues with wry wit and a whole lotta heart. A former IRS agent turned ESL teacher turned writer and speaker, Kelly revels in the realities of life with her own particular brand of silly. She is unique, yet she is everywoman. Men, women, (and go figure, even teenagers) resonate with her writing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 140 pages
• Publisher: RWG Press (April 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979663423
• ISBN-13: 978-0979663420
• Product Dimensions: 8.1 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,721,577 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Life stinks, but this book smells like a bed of roses., September 22, 2008

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Richard R. Vargas "picodegallo54" (albuquerque, NM USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes (Paperback)

Kelly Epperson's first book is a lively collection of short, short essays... no, they are more like a series of vignettes, that are insightful and get right to the heart of the subject. The author uses her knowledge of pop culture to draw us into her world, referencing the music of Pat Benatar, the Carpenters, and even Michael Jackson. She uses it as a bridge that reaches out to the reader, creating a common ground where we can meet and share her slices of life. Epperson's sense of humor is part Will Rodgers and part Erma Bombeck. Whether she's writing about current fashion and what women are wearing on their butts, or visiting the beaches of Normandy with her sons and meditating on the loss of life and the ravages of war, (the chapter brought tears to me eyes) she has the talent to make her reader feel like she/he is one of her best friends and she is sharing a story over a cup of coffee or a bottle of french wine.

The author has a refreshing take on the simple things, mixing humor and the political with subtle ease, using a folksy tone that shows her readers how to take a deep breath and appreciate the special and the mundane that we encounter every day.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wash, Wear, and READ!, September 30, 2008

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C. Frazier - See all my reviews
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This review is from: When Life Stinks, It's Time to Wash the Gym Clothes (Paperback)

Epperson's debut collection will have you saying, "YES!", "Exactly!", and "I want more!" From her adventures in Europe to raising her boys, Epperson reminds us to celebrate what we have in common, and to live with joy and humor. She has a voice you won't want to miss - I only hope there's more where this came from.