Death to All Cheerleaders : One Adolescent Journalist's Cheerful Diatribe Against Teenage Plasticity

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Summary: Patchy at best.
Review: Anyone that has ever known Marty Beckerman would not be suprised that he would write a book. They also wouldn't be suprised when they learned that he had to self-publish it. Because, inevitabley, it would be an ego driven piece of crap like Death To All Cheerleaders that no real publisher would touch. This book's humor reaches only a few pubesent teenage males that have just discovered pot and masturbation. Not only do the stories display Marty's complete lack of depth in writing, they rely on his annoying everyday encounters with people that he weakly tries to make fun of. You'd be much better off to practicing your own stroking skills or buy a real book.

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Summary: DO NOT BUY THIS
Review: Anyone that has ever known Marty Beckerman would not be suprised that he would write a book. They also wouldn't be suprised when they learned that he had to self-publish it. Because, inevitabley, it would be an ego driven piece of crap like Death To All Cheerleaders that no real publisher would touch. This book's humor reaches only a few pubesent teenage males that have just discovered pot and masturbation. Not only do the stories display Marty's complete lack of depth in writing, they rely on his annoying everyday encounters with people that he weakly tries to make fun of. You'd be much better off to practicing your own stroking skills or buy a real book.

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Summary: Sophomoric Writings
Review: I found the book to be a disappointment. The writing was tedious--no new ideas--just shock value ramblings. A more sophisticated approach would have illuminated contemporary social mores. The concepts presented are mundane and do not reflect authentic social criticism. The book has no intellectual value, no literary value and above all offers no actual social commentary.

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Summary: Wonderful
Review: Marty Beckerman has some great ideas, one of the best being the title of his book. I could not put it down....not only is it funny, but he has some stories that are sad too. Seeing as how Marty is only 17 he has great insight to the ways of the world. You need this book! Why? It'll make you laugh. It'll make you wonder (mostly about Marty's sanity....) and then you'll laugh some more. This book isn't for the average teeny-bopper...in fact if you are one of them, don't buy it, you'll cry. This book is for the teenager who doesn't fit the mold...those non-plastic teenagers. Read it, you'll be glad you did!

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Summary: The Joy of Distaste
Review: Marty Beckerman is an angry young man and he takes great glee, going off on the sacred cows of growing up. It's not exactly what you'd call uplifting, but Family Ties had that market cornered, and honesty is funnier than schmaltz.

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Summary: The Joy of Distaste
Review: Marty Beckerman is an angry young man and he takes great glee, going off on the sacred cows of growing up. It's not exactly what you'd call uplifting, but Family Ties had that market cornered, and honesty is funnier than schmaltz.

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Summary: One Adolescent's Review
Review: Marty Beckerman possesses a certain way of deviating from typical comedy writing that makes him great. He marks the most refreshingly forthright and witty commentary ever put to paper for his domain of writing. I'm eagerly awaiting his next book, especially for the fact that Beckerman is only 17. "Death to All Cheerleaders" provides insight into the mind of an adolescent male.

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Summary: Funny Book - Clever Guy!
Review: Marty Beckerman writes some of the clearest and most incisive humor available today. His work is reminiscent of Lewis Grizzard and Dave Berry in its originality and slightly twisted outlook. The reader may not agree with what Beckerman says, but will laugh non-stop while disagreeing, and be constantly amazed a 17 year old has this much insight into the human condition. You'll never look at a Dodge Minivan the same way again! Buy this book.

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Summary: Faith along might not sustain us anymore, but Beckerman will
Review: This book may possibly be one of the best ever written. If you are a teenager who goes against the grain, you must buy this book. It helps combat the stupidity of the popular and trite people in high school. It's filled to the brim with some of the funniest journalism i've ever read. And don't worry, Marty doesn't discriminate-he makes fun of everyone equally. If you are easily offended, you should brace yourself for a book that will blow you away. Also included, though, are some stories that are so sad that they brought tears to my eyes. Marty shows a range of writing abilities far beyond his 17 years. Death to All Cheerleaders is something as vital as oxygen in today's culture. BUY IT!!!!!

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Summary: Faith along might not sustain us anymore, but Beckerman will
Review: This book may possibly be one of the best ever written. If you are a teenager who goes against the grain, you must buy this book. It helps combat the stupidity of the popular and trite people in high school. It's filled to the brim with some of the funniest journalism i've ever read. And don't worry, Marty doesn't discriminate-he makes fun of everyone equally. If you are easily offended, you should brace yourself for a book that will blow you away. Also included, though, are some stories that are so sad that they brought tears to my eyes. Marty shows a range of writing abilities far beyond his 17 years. Death to All Cheerleaders is something as vital as oxygen in today's culture. BUY IT!!!!!