Marrying Off Mother and Other Stories: And Other Stories

This is an extremely funny book and I would highly recommend it for any fan of Durrell. Yes, it's not PC, but that's exactly what makes it even more precious. A gem.

Gerald Durrell is really a top notch comic writer with a grasp of details that will please.

One of Durrell's best! Sadly he died in 1995 and he is missed by his many fans. Suggestion: Buy and read all of his books. There's an education to be had and many laughs to enjoy.

No one brings the beauty of the natural world home in quite the relaxed and convivial way that Durrel manages to. Accidents and incidents with odd people and unusual animals are told in a style that drips with escapism without the usual baggage of sentimentality. If you liked My family and Other animal then this is certainlky for you.

Another engaging, rambling account of Gerald Durrell's interesting,to say the least, childhood. The title story recounts the attempts made by the brood to marry off their mother for her "benefit", in their words. The chaos and tumult that follow must be read to be really appreciated. The other stories in the book describe in vivid detail some of the amazing incidents that happened during the family's stay on the beautiful island that is Corfu. Definitely worth spending many afternoons re-reading this book, with a cup of hot chocolate and cookies.You might think you were one of the many guests this family has had.