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Family Vacations & Other Hazards of Growing Up

Family Vacations & Other Hazards of Growing Up

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: What a great book!
Review: Steve White captures the passions and joys of our childhood that we very often seem to forget. I was contantly reminded of what great adventures I had a kid from reading this book. I am indebted to him for taking me back to the wonderful times in my life-and you will be too.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Some of the Funniest Stuff Out There...
Review: Steve White is one of the most laugh-out-loud, funniest writers I've ever read. Funnier than Sedaris, funnier than Eggers, more from the heart, I guess. I'm surprised this book isn't a bestseller. Oh well. Looks like a small publisher. Not in "the machine" yet...but get this book and keep an eye on THIS Steve White. A fantastic read, made me laugh out loud and brought a tear to my eye in a few places.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Laughter is the Best Medicine
Review: There's something for everyone in this hysterical book taken from his life. Steve has a unique talent for re-telling special moments each family shares with such humor and familiarity that we all can relate our own encounters in one way or another. And even if his anecdotes are beyond anything you can imagine, his knack for pulling you into his stories will make you laugh out loud over and over again. This book is a great escape into the light hearted, enjoyable realm where we all could use a good dose of laughter! Also a great gift idea for the people on your list who have everything! ENJOY!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Wow! It will make you laugh out loud!
Review: This book could not come out at a better time in view of the Sept. 11 tragedies. It took me back to the vinyl seats of our family station wagon, aggravating my sisters, and hoping the car top carrier would survive my dad's ineffective knot tying. Steve White reminds us of those golden moments of childhood; that they are still there and still possible. This would be a great book for all ages, especially the young at heart!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: You will recognize your own past among the pages of this boo
Review: This book reminded me of a later day Lake Woebegone Days, but set in the midwest and reminiscing about growing up as an adolescent in the 70's and 80's. The stories range from amusing, whimsical, touching and outright hilarious. The book snuck up on me, really drawing me in deeper as it went along.

This would make an excellent "book club" book for women to read and discuss about how and why their husbands turned out the way they did. It will also make an excellent gift for adult siblings to give to each other, as they will surely recognize their own history among these pages. All in all, it's a book that you will want to pick up and re-read favorite stories as time goes by.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Family Vacations & Other Hazards of Growing Up
Review: This book that will take you back to your own childhood memories, even those you have forgotten! I was laughing so hard by page 13 that people in the room were screaming, "What's so funny? Read it to us!" This book put a smile on my face and a dance in my heart. Thank you Steve for capturing your childhood moments.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Family Vacations & Other Hazards of Growing Up
Review: This book that will take you back to your own childhood memories, even those you have forgotten! I was laughing so hard by page 13 that people in the room were screaming, "What's so funny? Read it to us!" This book put a smile on my face and a dance in my heart. Thank you Steve for capturing your childhood moments.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Family Vacations & Other Hazards of Growing Up
Review: This is a great book that the whole family can enjoy. It took me back to my own childhood days. To experience life through Steve's words, puts a new perspective on life. I especially enjoyed the alter boy story, thanks Steve.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Family Vacations & Other Hazards of Growing Up
Review: This is a great book that the whole family can enjoy. It took me back to my own childhood days. To experience life through Steve's words, puts a new perspective on life. I especially enjoyed the alter boy story, thanks Steve.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Steve really loves his family. A great read!
Review: We should all have a childhood like Steve White did. In Family Vacations and Other Hazards of Growing Up, White, who has the heart of a giant, refelects on growing up in a magical way few are able. His tales of humor, excitment and sensitivity touch at the core of our emotions. White takes what are the simplest of joys for children and makes us realize, "Why should kids only have fun?" From his entire chapter on Peanut Butter and Jelly, which is my favorite lunch food, as well, to how he annoyed his sisters, to the love he has for his parents, a brilliant reprint of a high school essay about his mom, he teaches us first hand: it is the little things that count. Steve makes us wonder more than ever: Why do we wait until we are grown up to appreciate the joy of childhood? 5 stars all the way!


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