Some Of The Bette People Are Reading "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck"
I just got this from one of the wonderful publicists on my book at my publisher, St. Martin's Press:
This article featuring an interview with Bette Midler just went up on Harper Bazaar's Blog and she just so happens to mention owning your book! Very exciting stuff!
To join those enjoying my book, here's a link to it at Amazon: "Good Manners For Nice People Who Sometimes Say F*ck." Here's a link to the book at Barnes and Noble.
Along with positive reviews in the WSJ and other publications, Library Journal (in September) gave the book a starred review:
"Verdict: Solid psychology and a wealth of helpful knowledge and rapier wit fill these pages. Highly recommended."
Orders of the book (new only, not used!) help support my writing and keep me eating out of the refrigerator instead of the Dumpster! A very good thing. And I truly appreciate every one anybody buys.
You're going to hate me, but having the word "Fuck" in a book title is not something that I'm going to support.
Alan at November 20, 2014 8:49 AM
No, actually it's F*ck. So go for it, Alan. Live a little.
I R A Darth Aggie at November 20, 2014 12:07 PM
Really, Alan?
Complaining about a *word*, a redacted word at that?
Your fainting couch is three feet to the left of you. Maybe you can also find a fan to wave away your vapors.
there are some who call me 'Tim?' at November 20, 2014 3:36 PM
If you think that I'll be ashamed for having more class than you, I don't think that that is going to happen.
Alan at November 20, 2014 9:38 PM
Complaining about a word, used harmlessly in context, isn't class, it's pretension.
Now, show us on this doll where that bad word touched you.
there are some who call me 'Tim?' at November 20, 2014 9:42 PM
Now, show us on this doll where that bad word touched you.
Love that.
Amy Alkon at November 20, 2014 10:23 PM
Amy,
I've been slow to follow-up about the copy I ordered early this summer. It arrived, but I've been swamped with job hunting and family affairs and haven't had a chance to read it.
My hubs-to-be found the package the other day, which was perfect, because he's familiar with your column, and you had graciously personalized the copy just for him (as a surprise from me).
J---
I will always remember your enormous penis.
Amy Alkon
The look on his face was priceless. Thank you for giving me something to giggle about the entire evening.
Also, congratulations on making a sailor blush. That's no easy feat.
Mel at November 20, 2014 11:00 PM
Apologies for being pedantic, but you've got a typo in the title... "Bette".
Cousin Dave at November 21, 2014 11:08 AM
Boasting so nakedly, so childishly, to have "more class" than a complete stranger is less offensive than the word "fuck"? You really think so?
I hate that. Rillydoo.
Religion, politics, education, commerce… These people are clucking their tongues off to make social distance from people who'd want nothing to do with them anyway.
Crid [CridComment at Gmail] at November 23, 2014 6:49 PM
Dave, it's a pun! "Bette" Midler?
And Mel, so happy to hear that!
PS Please, everybody who likes it, post even a wee review on Amazon. It really helps!
Crid is exactly right on the "more class" boasting.
It's like what I posted on people who say they don't need the last word. If you don't, you don't announce that (typically right before coming back one last time to have at it).
Amy Alkon at November 24, 2014 4:44 AM
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