How Not to Murder Your Grumpy
by:
Carol E. Wyer (author)
Before you push your Grumpy off the next bridge,Look no further!Is your Grumpy Old Man getting under your feet? Is he wrestling with retirement? Are you wondering if you should bundle him up and entrust him to basket-weaving classes? Then this book could be the answer to your prayers. This light...
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Before you push your Grumpy off the next bridge,Look no further!Is your Grumpy Old Man getting under your feet? Is he wrestling with retirement? Are you wondering if you should bundle him up and entrust him to basket-weaving classes? Then this book could be the answer to your prayers. This light hearted guide is packed full of lively ideas, anecdotes and quips. Not only does it set out to provide laughs, but offers over 700 ideas and ways to keep a Grumpy Old Man occupied.From collecting airline sick bags to zorbing, you will be sure to find an absorbing pastime for your beloved curmudgeon. There are examples of those who have faced extraordinary challenges in older age, fascinating facts to interest a reluctant partner and innovative ideas drizzled, of course, with a large dollop of humour.Written tongue-in-cheek, this book succeeds in proving that getting older doesn't mean the end of life or having fun. It provides amusing answers to the question, "How on Earth will my husband fill in his time in his retirement?" It offers suggestions on what might, or most certainly might not, amuse him. Ideal for trivia buffs, those approaching retirement, (or just at a loose end) and frustrated women who have an irritable male on their hands, this book will lighten any mood and may even prevent the odd murder.
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Format: ebook
ISBN:
9781908208828
ASIN: B00CXE21FI
Publish date: June 1st 2013
Publisher: Safkhet Select
Pages no: 106
Edition language: English
A nice easy read at 97 pages. As a mix of facts, jokes and suggestions, I recommend taking a look at the preview to see if it's your kind of book.Occupying time in retirement is a serious subject, often overlooked. Failing to have a life focus in the twilight years can lead to serious mental illness...
Okay, must start this review out by saying that the book How Not to Murder Your Grumpy by Carol E. Wyer cracked me up when I first saw the title. Well…actually, I was more confused at first. I thought grumpy meant grandpa, and I originally thought the book was actually about murder. However, when I ...