Oh, the Things I Know! by Al Franken
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Book Reviews of Oh, the Things I Know!
Book Review: Oh, the Puzzling Poor Reviews You'll Read
Summary: 5 Stars
If you're expecting one of Franken's biting political satires, you'll be disappointed. If you're expecting Stuart Smalley, you'll be disappointed. If you have no expectations whatsoever, and your sense of humor is even remotely in tune with Franken's, you'll have a blast (plan on a) chuckling a lot, b) laughing hysterically only slightly less, and c) even (who knew?) being moved from time to time). Though it is mostly wiseacre (no slight intended), OTIK is, in places, also quite wise. It is a very quick read, more entertainingly digested in one fell swoop, IMHO, than piecemeal. OTIK is proof positive, as though further proof were necessary, that Al Franken is one very funny (and thoughtful) guy. I loved it!Book Review: Oh well. Not everyone has the same sense of humor
Summary: 5 Stars
I read a few of the reviews for Al Franken's "Oh, the Things I Know" and found that opinion was all over the place. I loved the book, but would be hesitant to suggest it to friends because not everyone is going to get a kick out of Franken's philosophy, especially his Howard Stern-like comedic honesty. Come on, you just don't talk about some stuff. At least I don't. But when a comedian addresses sensitive issues, I often end up belly-laughing uproariously. I have enjoyed all Franken's books. I must admit, I got the impression that Al didn't put a lot of effort into writing "Oh, the Things I Know", but I enjoyed the heck out of it anyway. Senator Franken is a comic genius.Book Review: Don't wanna get your hopes up, but... F A N T A S T I C !!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
Some good advice: Always get the audio version of Al Franken's works - spoken/performed by Al himself. It's so much better. Franken is intelligent and hilarious. You might even learn something. Also: check out his show on air america radio (on the internet & radio).
P.S. I listened to this on a long road-trip. Not only did I laugh my *** off, I didn't want the drive to end for fear I might not finish the book.
Book Review: Oh, Al Franken Is A Wise Man And You Should Listen To Him!
Summary: 5 Stars
Oh, I've been a fan of Al's ever since the dawn of the Al Franken Decade. (For you younger kids who haven't learned about it yet in your History classes, the Al Franken Decade was the 1980s.)
This book is probably my favorite of all of Al's books. Besides being hilarious, it's full of a lot of great advice.
Oh, the fun I had reading it!
Book Review: Laugh out loud great read
Summary: 5 Stars
I had a setback at work and felt depressed. Despite my poor mood I decided to read this book. It had me laughing out loud and tremendously cheered. Some of the advice is even worthwhile. I read several passages to my husband and he had a good laugh as well.