The Heinous Truth! about Utah!

Having lived many years in several cities in Utah I found the book rather entertaining. The lighthearted, humorous look at the eccentricities in the government, the people and their often unusual behavior was a nice reminder of what we loved and loved to hate about Utah. I disagree heartily with "offcenter" who sounds a bit defensive and appears to have expected an academic treatise rather than a lighthearted look at an unusual state-which appears to be what the book is actually about. What is suspicious though, is the need to question another reader's motivation for liking the book. Correct me if I am wrong, but royalties for this book would not go to Dr. Stern no matter who publishes her books, and therefore the unnecessary suggestion of unethical motivations is inappropriate.

Well, I've just spent two of the most fantastic weeks in Salt Lake City and the state Utah, and just before I left, a dear friend of mine gave me a copy of this book.Back home I read it and just couldn't stop laughing, it's all so recognizable, witty and to the point.The power of this fantastic book lies in repeatedly naming everyday stuff, but in a way that is so sarcastic that it hurts you stomach from laughing out loud all the time.A must buy for everyone who's ever set foot in Utah, or intends to do so...

My parents grew up in Salt Lake City and as a child I spent summers there with my grandparents (one set Mormon, the other "gentile"=Presbyterian). Even with my limited memories of Salt Lake City, I found this book a hoot! I sent my 80+-year-old parents this book last week and here is their review:"We both thank you for the Utah book. Your Dad started reading it first. Then, last night he read it to me, ALL of it!We enjoyed it a lot, Particularly so because our Salt Lake time provided a lot of references to the places, customs andattitudes referred to. It is very clever and surprisingly apt. Of course it is exaggerated in places but, even so, it relates."

"Green Jello and Red Punch: The Heinous Truth about Utah" is a perfect book for people who live or have lived in the Beehive State. It's witty and light-hearted and dead-on, all at the same time. I was so engrossed in it at the airport last week that I nearly missed my flight. Not rocket science (although the next edition might feature a section "You know you're at Thiokol when...), but a fun look at the cultures, mores, food and unique ways of Utah.