Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road: Humorous Views on Love, Lust, and Lawn Care (Paperback)

~ Diana Estill (Author)
Key Phrases: Cable Rep, Dangerous Detours, Blue Lacy (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . cheery, vibrant, stylish, rich humor. Diana Estill's writing style left this book critic wanting more where that came from." -- THE INSIDE VIEW(tm), book critic and host Salvador SeBasco (April 12, 2007)

"Personal slices of life served in the spirit of Erma Bombeck . . . nothing short of hilarious." -- ForeWord Clarion Reviews

". . . cheery, vibrant, stylish, rich humor. Diana Estill's writing style left this book critic wanting more where that came from." -- THE INSIDE VIEW(tm), book critic and host Salvador SeBasco (April 12, 2007)<br /><br />"Personal slices of life served in the spirit of Erma Bombeck . . . nothing short of hilarious." --ForeWord Clarion Reviews

Product Description

Texas humor columnist Diana Estill shares her outrageous views on everything from foreign rental cars to designer dogs and toilet repairs. In this romp of a read, she explains why men grill when they need love, what really happens to lost luggage, and how to use mouthwash to green a lawn.

Follow this failed dieter and flawed philosopher as she steers an unconventional and humorous course through chaos.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 183 pages
• Publisher: Brown Books; 1st edition (March 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1933285419
• ISBN-13: 978-1933285412
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #692,958 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A sense of the outrageous..., March 3, 2007

By	armchairinterviews.com (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

Driving on the Wrong Side of the Road by Diana Estill is a sparkling collection of humorous vignettes that range from the anecdotal to the philosophical--and almost everything in between.

Drawing mainly from her own experiences, from youth right through to Grandma-hood, and with her tongue lodged firmly in her cheek, Diana Estill provides guidance and advice on such wide-ranging topics as wedding anniversary gifts, handling jalapeno peppers, and football terminology for dummies. Interspersed with such ruminations are hilarious anecdotes such as the Christmas Monopoly game that did not become a 'family tradition,' and the testosterone-fuelled Texas Chain Saw Adventure.

Refreshingly, political correctness is thrown out of the window. The foibles and peculiarities particular to the male and female varieties of our species are brilliantly portrayed. As a man, I heartily endorse her theories on the problems of mall navigation for men, and the ingenious solution of a male drop-off zone complete with vibrating chairs, televised sports, and attendant grannies missing their grown-up sons. Brilliant.

Unlike many humor writers, Estill does not usually laugh at other people. By and large, she pokes fun at herself, her husband, and her family, in an affectionate way that is very appealing. Occasionally, the tone becomes more reflective and serious, with a couple of particularly lyrical and touching accounts of her relationship with her father.

At a fundamental level, this is an account of ordinary incidents in the everyday lives of normal people, and this is what makes it so accessible. Painting such events in her whimsical and quirky manner, Diana Estill infuses them with a sense of outrageous craziness that helps one to chuckle at the annoyances of life. After a tiring, stressful day this is a great book to pick up.

Armchair Interviews says: This book is a reminder that laughter is indeed the best medicine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Vacation Read, June 13, 2006

By	Michele B "Michele B" (Texas) - See all my reviews

This is just the kind of book I like to carry with me when I travel and/or hang out at the beach or pool. Made me laugh out loud, then read out loud to my husband. Hubby loved it too, and that's saying alot!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, Clean Humorous Observations on Life, June 12, 2006

By	K. A. Shockley - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found myself laughing out loud on several of Diana's stories. The image of her waking up with an ear muff on her face causing temporary blindness brought tears to my eyes. The vivid description of surviving a roundabout and driving on the "wrong" side of the road doubled me over.

This is a fun, clean read for anyone. I will never look at jalapenos the same way again.