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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk in Books

Oct 5, 2020  
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Kathleen Rooney | 2017
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
According to Publisher's Weekly, to develop the character of Lillian Boxfish, Kathleen Rooney took inspiration from real-life poet and Macy's ad-writer Margaret Fishback, who gained fame for her clever ads and humorous poetry in the 1930s. Read my review of this delightful book of fiction that brings an essentially unknown woman into the limelight at last.
https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/04/08/a-life-in-steps/
  
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Christine A. (965 KP) rated Sex in the Name of God in Books

Dec 9, 2018  
Sex in the Name of God
Sex in the Name of God
Wilfred Knight | 2018 | Philosophy, Psychology & Social Sciences, Reference, Religion
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Covers very difficult and sometimes volatile topic (1 more)
Humorous yet repectful
Explains sex in the Bible in a humorous way
I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book so I could give an honest review. Sex and God are not normally two words uttered in the same discussion and rarely in the same sentence. This book, "Sex in the Name of God" by Wilfred Knight discusses both together throughout the 199 page book. The books covers very difficult and sometimes volatile topics. It starts with "Nudity and Incest: Forbidden Fruit" (chapter 1), continues with "Prositution: Whorer Stories" (chapter 7) and "Rape: What a Dick!" (Chaper 9) and ends with "Sex in Heaven" (chapter 17).

The book is not one that I was able to read in one or two sittings. I read a chapter at a time with long breaks in between as I usually read short stories.

Each topic covered is done with humor. Yet, the author is able to do so while being respectful. It is a very thin line and he walks it carefully. I would not recommend this book to anyone who is extremely religious or anyone who does not think religion should be discussed in a humorous way. For all others, this is worth checking out. My favorite idea discussed is "the only upside is the knowledge that family dysfunction is an intended norm." (page 6). Good to know. We're normal!
  
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Rocketgirl (4 KP) rated Sizzling Sixteen in Books

Jul 23, 2017  
Sizzling Sixteen
Sizzling Sixteen
Janet Evanovich | 2011 | Fiction & Poetry
10
7.9 (9 Ratings)
Book Rating
Humorous situations (0 more)
Stephanie doesn't learn from her mistakes (0 more)
Hysterical
This series is brilliant. The mysteries generally are not very deep. But the characters will keep you howling. Stephanie is a bounty hunter, for whom nothing every goes right. She is surrounded by a hilarious cast of characters. My favorite is her pistol packing grandma who goes to funeral as the highlight if her social scene. Fast paced and funny, this is a great series.