The Best of Bombeck

I have always loved Erma Bombeck's books. As a kid when I lived with an abusive neglecting mother I used to love reading her books because it's always comforting to know there's someone out there who is more miserable than you.

ANYONE WHO LIKES TO LAUGH WILL FOREVER ENJOY ERMA BOMBECK. SHE TAKES LIFE IN THE BURBS AND MAKES EVERYONE OF US LAUGH. SHE IS GONE BUT THANKS TO HER BOOKS NOT FORGOTTEN

Erma Bombeck will always be one of my heroes. I still have her picture from the cover of Time magazine hanging on my "Wall of Fame" in my laundry room, along with my college diploma, a picture of the first woman to run for Vice-President, and various cards with special significance from family and friends. When I was a young mom, her writing always reminded me that laughter is better than tears. Whenever I thought that I could not possibly survive this child-rearing thing, I would pick up one of Erma's books and find out that she already survived the same hair-raising incidents and still had brain power. I still treasure many quotes I have picked up from her books. She wrote an article once about children becoming the parents to their own parents. She stated that she knew that was happening the time she hit the brake on her car and instinctively put out her arm in front of her mother who was riding in the passenger seat. How that image tugged at my heartstrings when it happened with my own mother. She wrote about everyday life, common to most of us with humor, poignancy, and great love. I will be giving her books to young parents as long as I live. Her words should be treasured by every generation.

Truly the best of Bombeck! A great addition to your bookshelf if you are a Bombeck fan!