Synopses & Reviews
[back cover]
wisecracks
everyday wit and wisdom
[front flap]
wisecracks
Evocative, gently amusing animal photos accompany a selection of humorous phrases that touch on virtually every aspect of our lives. Wisecracks is a commentary on the human condition, an inspiring collection of wit and wisdom that brings out the comedy and pathos of life.
A sense of humor is a vital antidote to today’s stressful lifestyles, and these quirky and funny sayings will bring a smile to your face. Distilled from the true-life experiences of people from many walks of life, the wit and wisdom expressed in this book sum up the many quirks and foibles that are a part of being human.
[back flap]
Tom Burns has written for a range of magazines and edited more than a hundred books on subjects as diverse as games and sports, cinema, history, and health and fitness. From the many phrases and sayings that were sent to him for this collection, he has selected those that best sum up the quirks of everyday life.
Synopsis
[back cover]
wisecracks
everyday wit and wisdom
[front flap]
wisecracks
Evocative, gently amusing animal photos accompany a selection of humorous phrases that touch on virtually every aspect of our lives. Wisecracks is a commentary on the human condition, an inspiring collection of wit and wisdom that brings out the comedy and pathos of life.
A sense of humor is a vital antidote to today’s stressful lifestyles, and these quirky and funny sayings will bring a smile to your face. Distilled from the true-life experiences of people from many walks of life, the wit and wisdom expressed in this book sum up the many quirks and foibles that are a part of being human.
[back flap]
Tom Burns has written for a range of magazines and edited more than a hundred books on subjects as diverse as games and sports, cinema, history, and health and fitness. From the many phrases and sayings that were sent to him for this collection, he has selected those that best sum up the quirks of everyday life.
Synopsis
Humorous animal photos are captioned with witty one-liners that touch on virtually every aspect of our lives. The threefold purpose of this clever little gift book is to provoke a smile, remind the reader of typical human foibles, and inspire readers to recognize something of themselves in the humorous phrases. For instance, a typical photo shows a family of lazy walruses lounging at the seashore, and the accompanying caption reads: "Exercise is a dirty word. Every time I hear it, I wash my mouth out with chocolate." Close-up, black-and-white photos appear on every two-page spread, and each cleverly-captioned picture reminds us that animals and human beings have more in common than we sometimes like to admit.