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Sometimes I Feel Like A Nut (2011)

by Jill Kargman(Favorite Author)

3.29 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

006200719X (ISBN13: 9780062007193)

languge

English

genre

Memoir & Autobiography

publisher

William Morrow

review 1: This book comes with a disclaimer- if you are uncomfortable reading books with strong sometimes crude language and humor, this book is not for you. And I realize that is more of a warning than a disclaimer. Kargman is hysterically funny to me, but I know that not everyone enjoys reading certain words or about certain situations. So I want to put that out there.Kargman's book made me laugh out loud - I had to put this book down until my husband got home, just so I could share the funny parts with him. I am sure he thought I was a nut, amid my giggles, trying to read the sentence. But he is used to it. Her hatred of Nellie Oleson almost had me hyperventilating. I was a huge Little House fan, and I really disliked Nellie too. And her descriptions of momzillas, I feel I... more have met those women, and yes, they are frightening. There are a few parts that are not meant to be funny, but reflective, such as the chapter where Kargman writes a letter to her apartment, which was sort of like her cocoon for a bit, and gave her the space to grow and change; but the chapter where she talks about how vanity saves her life is my favorite. Her never give up, I am going to get what I want attitude regarding botox led her to a startling discovery, that really did save her life. I loved this book, although I do not recommend it for everyone.
review 2: I love to laugh. Really, doesn't everyone? I looked forward to reading Sometimes I Feel Like a Nut so I could laughing my way through these essays and observations. I was expecting good writing tinged with humor and wit. I'm pleased to say I got that. This is the perfect little book to carry about in your purse or backpack, the kind you take out when you are waiting in line or have a few minutes to yourself or need a good laugh. Ms. Kargman covered a variety of topics from her kids to marriage to fears. I loved her list of the times her kids embarrassed her. Her adventures in the apartment with the brothel and frat boy neighbors left me in stitches. I also enjoyed the way she infused pop culture into almost each and every page. I loved that she's a real New Yorker.What I didn't expect was how mean Ms. Kargman came across. Perhaps mean is too harsh, blunt is more like it. This isn't a PG read. It's laced with cursing and semi-obscene humorous little drawings. It might make you blush a little, but it's worth it. You'll laugh too. less

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