Eat Less Cottage Cheese And More Ice Cream Thoughts On Life From Erma Bombeck - Hardcover

Bombeck, Erma

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0740721275 ISBN 13: 9780740721274

Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

In 1979, someone asked humorist Erma Bombeck, "If you had your life to live over, would you change anything'" Her immediate answer was no, but once she thought about it, she changed her mind. The result was a classic column full of Bombeck"s signature wit and warmth. Now the beloved column that has hung on hundreds of refrigerator doors has been cheerily illustrated and designed as a handsome gift book, Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream. In it, Bombeck gently reminds us of what is really important in life:"If I had my life to live over again I would have waxed less and listened more."I would have cried and laughed less while watching television . . . and more while watching real life."But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute of it . . . look at it and really see it . . . try it on . . . live it . . . exhaust it . . . and never give that minute back until there was nothing left of it. . . . "Long-time fans of Erma Bombeck will be thrilled to have this favorite column in the form of a beautiful keepsake. Readers discovering Bombeck for the first time will become fans instantly. Eat Less Cottage and More Ice Cream offers wisdom to inspire all of us.

About this title

About the Author:

Erma Bombeck was America�s favorite humorist at the time of her death in 1996. Beloved for her wry yet warm look at family life, Erma touched millions through her newspaper column, books, and appearances. Ten of her 13 books, including Forever, Erma, appeared on the New York Times Best-Seller List. Known primarily for her columns, she was also a member of the original team on ABC�s Good Morning America. From 1979 until her death, her name appeared annually on the list of the �25 Most Influential Women in America� as compiled by The World Almanac. She always said her favorite food was pasta and her hobby was dust.

About this edition

• Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0740721275
• ISBN 13: 9780740721274
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48