Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man

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Summary: Some things don't work in words
Review: Tim Allen is a funny man - as long as he talks, when he speeds up with wit and wisdom, something you can hardly find in this book. Nevertheless, once he does it: There is one extremely hilarious episode concerning the sounds of life - about men who will always like to produce, and women who would prefer dying before burping in front of their elderly aunt and why they will never understand the pleasure of farts. This is, by the way, also the most educational part. (If you don't believe me, get married and answer me in two or three years time.)

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Summary: Not so Good
Review: Tim Allen is hilarious in his TV show and stand up acts, but this book was pretty weak. The whole book was worth about 3 good chuckles and that's it. The rating would be even lower, but I like Tim Allen and thought I should cut him some slack for being a first time author. Sein Language and Paul Reiser's Couplehood were much better in this type of book.

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Summary: Tim Allen: More than meets the ear -- or the eye...
Review: Tim Allen: More than meets the ear -- or the eye, for that matter. In my opinion, one of the worst trends in publishing is the rush to press of celebrity tomes. Of the hundreds of celebrity titles currently available, I'm hard-pressed to come up with more than one or two that has any value beyond serving as a wedge for a table with uneven legs. Do the readers of America really need another celebrity exercise book or bio? How many Princess Di, Frank Sinatra, O.J. or Rosie O'Donnell books can one person read? And will the reader be enriched or entertained by these vapid books? -- I think not. Whenever I read that a publisher has failed to recoup the astronomical advances paid for celebrity titles, I break out the Korbel (champagne) and celebrate the celebrity book-bomb. So what does this hyperbole have to do with Tim Allen's "Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man?" -- nothing! -- and that's my point. Tim Allen writes from the heart. His book is funny, informative, useful, and compassionate. His narrative style reminds me of Jean Sheppard (which I recommend). Reading Tim's book was a little unnerving, in that it made me feel as though I were eaves-dropping on a conversation -- a conversation between Tim and his subconscious. Ok, perhaps I'm waxing too rhapsodic -- sue me! Tim's not afraid to write about his short-commings or express his love for his wife. The loving way Tim describes the differing ways that men and women look at the world is must-reading for all married people and anyone considering marriage. If you want to laugh, learn, and be thoroughly entertained then I suggest you pick up "Don't Stand Too Close to a Naked Man." And if you don't like it, don't say I didn't warn you! (Grin)