1,003 Great Things about Being Jewish Contributor(s): Birnbach, Lisa (Author), Hodgman, Ann (Author), Stone, Polly (Author) |
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ISBN: 0740755293 ISBN-13: 9780740755293 Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: March 2006 Annotation: From the trio responsible for the successful 1,003 series-comes 1,003 Great Things About Being Jewish, the perfect humorous gift book to celebrate being Jewish. Just a sampling of the gems within: " They say Aunt Rose's matzo balls could sink a ship . . . in case you're interested in doing that. " Everyone knows that kosher hot dogs rule. " A Hanukkah bush is a lot easier to bring home than a Christmas tree. " Cool-looking blue and silver wrapping paper instead of red and green. " Where else does a 13-year-old get to say, "Today, I am a man"? " "The remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years, she served nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. -Calvin Trillin 1,003 Great Things About Being Jewish is sure to have everyone smiling, laughing, and appreciating all things Jewish.
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BISAC Categories: - Humor | Topic - Religion - Humor | Form - Essays |
Dewey: 818.540 |
LCCN: 2005932599 |
Physical Information: 0.95" H x 3.99" W x 6.15" L (0.66 lbs) 320 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Jewish - Religious Orientation - Jewish |
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Publisher Description: With their trademark quirky perspective, authors Lisa Birnbach, Ann Hodgman, and Patricia Marx have created yet another surefire hit! More Info About 1,003 Great Things About Being Jewish From the trio responsible for the successful 1,003 series-comes 1,003 Great Things About Being Jewish, the perfect humorous gift book to celebrate being Jewish. Just a sampling of the gems within: * They say Aunt Rose's matzo balls could sink a ship . . . in case you're interested in doing that. * Everyone knows that kosher hot dogs rule. * A Hanukkah bush is a lot easier to bring home than a Christmas tree. * Cool-looking blue and silver wrapping paper instead of red and green. * Where else does a 13-year-old get to say, Today, I am a man? * The remarkable thing about my mother is that for 30 years, she served nothing but leftovers. The original meal has never been found. -Calvin Trillin 1,003 Great Things About Being Jewish is sure to have everyone smiling, laughing, and appreciating all things Jewish. |
Contributor Bio(s): Birnbach, Lisa: - Lisa Birnbach is a television commentator and the author of the wildly successful Official Preppy Handbook. She is a Parade magazine contributing editor and the mother of (at least) three children.Hodgman, Ann: - Ann Hodgman has written more than 43 books, including My Babysitter Is a Vampire series and One Bite Won't Kill You. Her essays have appeared in Best American Essays and Best Food Writing. |
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