Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W. (Paperback)

by Liz Bluper (Author), Renee Plastique (Author) "Do you keep hoping that aliens will kidnap your mother-in-law?..." (more)
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Product Description
Authors Liz Bluper and Renée Plastique have sparked a revolution with their code word: M.I.L.D.E.W. (shorthand for Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong). Their playful acronym is becoming a party of today’s lingo as women talk to each other about that all-too-familiar marriage by-product—the mother-in-law. The authors are helping women "laugh their MILDEW away" by sharing their hilarious strategies, stories and relatable experiences. Women from across the globe are now opening up and sharing their stories, lending support to those also suffering from "MILDEW build-up" and confirming that, indeed, they are not alone. They are discovering that when it comes to MILDEW, laughter really is the best medicine. "M.I.L.D.E.W. is truly therapeutic!" says one reader. With its broad appeal, M.I.L.D.E.W. is inspiring mothers-in-law, too. By taking their scientifically calibrated quiz, more than one mother-in-law has been surprised at the results and subsequently changed her ways. Bluper and Plastique are hearing reports of reduced marital stress and improved family relations. "World peace can’t be far behind!" quips Plastique. From their all-too-revealing quiz to the laugh-out-loud stories to the "Hey, that really might work" strategies, this book gives new meaning to the word "MILDEW," and will keep you laughing and dying to share it with your friends.

About the Author
Authors Liz Bluper and Renée Plastique are writing under pseudonyms to "protect the guilty." They are mother-in-law experts and MILDEW Containment Specialists who are sharing their strategies, stories and humor on radio and television shows across the country. Liz is a writer and full-time mother living in Connecticut with her husband and three children. Renée is also a writer and full-time mother. She lives in Chicago with her husband, two sons, and dog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (April 19, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0740742086
• ISBN-13: 978-0740742088
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #525,425 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I needed to get through the holidays!, November 28, 2004

By	Kara K. (Coral Springs, FL) - See all my reviews

This book helped me keep my sense of humor at Thanksgiving, and I know it will help at Christmas too. Now all I need is a brown paper wrapper to hide it from my husband! I couldn't stop laughing.

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Make Your Holidays HAPPIER!, December 2, 2004

By	Kathryn A. Brandeberry "A Girlfriend" (West Linn, Oregon) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you have a mother-in-law coming for the holidays, just remember - laughter is the BEST medicine! While you will want to hide this book away with your Godiva chocolates to enjoy when you are ALONE, it will keep you laughing and ready to face any MILDEW buildup which may occur! This book is truly fabulous, and will keep you smiling - no matter what mother-in-law situations may come your way!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you watch Everybody Loves Raymond, you must read this, July 11, 2004

By	Jamie Green (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews

I laugh every week watching Everybody Loves Raymond, but not as much as I did when I read your book! It seems like you know my MILDEW personally. It was truly funny. You've captured the essence of MILDEWs, while maintaining a sense of humor about it. It's good to know that others are suffering thru the same issues that I am...and laughing about it. Thanks!