Suzanne H. (DameEdna) -
Helpful Score: 2
From Publishers Weekly
Lay philosopher Fulghum offers advice in the same easygoing mode as All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten et al.; a Literary Guild selection and a 20-week PW bestseller in cloth. Author tour.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
The author of the bestselling All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten ( LJ 10/1/88) and It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It ( LJ 10/1/88) has put together another volume of bite-sized inspirational whimsies. Drawn from his experiences as a child, as a preacher, and from everyday life, Fulghum's eye-opening (although never moralistic or preachy) anecdotes are written in a comfortable and unpretentious style, giving one the homey feeling of sitting on grandpa's porch on a lazy Sunday afternoon sipping iced tea. Some of the essays are reminiscent of Garrison Keillor, flavored with a bit of Norman Vincent Peale. In any case, it is worth taking the time to appreciate simple pleasures and human kindness in today's hectic and stress-filled world. Fulghum's book is one way to get started. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 5/1/91.
- Susan Brombacher, "Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality"
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Lay philosopher Fulghum offers advice in the same easygoing mode as All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten et al.; a Literary Guild selection and a 20-week PW bestseller in cloth. Author tour.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
The author of the bestselling All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten ( LJ 10/1/88) and It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It ( LJ 10/1/88) has put together another volume of bite-sized inspirational whimsies. Drawn from his experiences as a child, as a preacher, and from everyday life, Fulghum's eye-opening (although never moralistic or preachy) anecdotes are written in a comfortable and unpretentious style, giving one the homey feeling of sitting on grandpa's porch on a lazy Sunday afternoon sipping iced tea. Some of the essays are reminiscent of Garrison Keillor, flavored with a bit of Norman Vincent Peale. In any case, it is worth taking the time to appreciate simple pleasures and human kindness in today's hectic and stress-filled world. Fulghum's book is one way to get started. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 5/1/91.
- Susan Brombacher, "Medical Aspects of Human Sexuality"
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Marie R. (lynxxmarie) -
Helpful Score: 2
Uh-oh is more than a momentary reaction to small problems. Uh-oh is an attitude...a perspective of the universe.
His observations are so common, yet his emotion so genuine.
A must read for everyone!
His observations are so common, yet his emotion so genuine.
A must read for everyone!
Kristen B. (daisymomma) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on
Helpful Score: 2
I love these essays by Robert Fulgham. He has such a gentle wit and a wonderful way of looking at the world around him.
Leonore P. (Grizabella) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 63 more book reviews
typical Fulghum
George D. (headranger) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 20 more book reviews
This is Fulghum at his best. Very touching collection of observations from both sides of the refrigerator door.
Janet H. (wvblessed) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 69 more book reviews
"Uh-oh" embraces "here we go again" and "Now what?" and "You never can tell what's going to happen next" and "So much for plan A" and "Hang on, we're coming to a tunnel" and "No sweat" and "Tomorrow's another day" and "You can't unscrable an egg" and "A hundred years from now it won't make any difference."
"Uh-oh" is more than a momentary reaction to small problems. "Uh'oh" is an attitude - a perspective on the universe. It is a part of an equation that summarizes my view of the conditions of existence:
"uh-huh" + "oh-wow" + "uh-oh" + "oh, God" = "ah-hah!"
"Uh-oh" is more than a momentary reaction to small problems. "Uh'oh" is an attitude - a perspective on the universe. It is a part of an equation that summarizes my view of the conditions of existence:
"uh-huh" + "oh-wow" + "uh-oh" + "oh, God" = "ah-hah!"
Marcy R. (justgodoit) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 51 more book reviews
One of those books easily read in delicius pieces. Each chapter gives you a little something to think about.
Barbara C. (kewl) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 469 more book reviews
We all need "perspective" in life. This book evokes attitude adjustment.
Cherie H. reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 148 more book reviews
Funny rememberances and anecdotal thoughts.A favorite around our house.
Lara H. reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 46 more book reviews
A book which brings you into a healthy perspective...helps you to remember not to take everything so seriously. Don't sweat the small stuff.
De'Etta G. (DeEtta) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 27 more book reviews
Just for fun.
James H. (Wolfbane) reviewed Uh Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door on + 62 more book reviews
Very insightful
Easily digestible anecdotes featuring universal wit and wisdom from the insightful and delightful writer Robert Fulghum.
