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Quitting Cold Stone
In his second book, humorist and life critic Sam Neumann employs his unique brand of snark to make sense of – and yes, make fun of – the absurdities of everyday life. From personal tales about vacationing in Branson, Missouri, to the difference between good and bad fat people, this collection of short essays and blog posts is at once hysterical and thought-provoking.
Believed to be the first book to analyze automated phone systems, Bob Ross, obligatory Facebook comments, and the stages of dog love, Quitting Cold Stone (And Other Struggles) is Neumann’s manifesto of everything that is right and wrong with the world. With the balls to take on Audi of America and the audacity to defend Nickelback, Quitting Cold Stone brazenly barges uninvited into most every realm of modern society, and does not leave a tip. You may feel the same about the topics at hand; you may feel differently. You may feel the author is a complete moron. But rest assured, while reading this book, you will feel something.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This book contains profanity. It’s a general examination of civilization and human nature, and sometimes these things are easier (and more fun) to talk about when you use bad words. If the presence of a little colorful language is likely to ruin your reading experience, it’s probably best to pass on this one. We can still be friends though.
Believed to be the first book to analyze automated phone systems, Bob Ross, obligatory Facebook comments, and the stages of dog love, Quitting Cold Stone (And Other Struggles) is Neumann’s manifesto of everything that is right and wrong with the world. With the balls to take on Audi of America and the audacity to defend Nickelback, Quitting Cold Stone brazenly barges uninvited into most every realm of modern society, and does not leave a tip. You may feel the same about the topics at hand; you may feel differently. You may feel the author is a complete moron. But rest assured, while reading this book, you will feel something.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This book contains profanity. It’s a general examination of civilization and human nature, and sometimes these things are easier (and more fun) to talk about when you use bad words. If the presence of a little colorful language is likely to ruin your reading experience, it’s probably best to pass on this one. We can still be friends though.
- GenresHumor
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 20, 2013
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Sam Neumann
5 books49 followersSam is the author of three books and many blog posts, all of which can be found at SamNeumann.
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February 9, 2018
As with most collections, some essays are better than others. While never laugh-out-loud funny, there are moments of humor, and most of the essays are at least relatable.*
*At least for an American audience.
*At least for an American audience.
June 18, 2013
Super funny collection of short stories. The sharp wit and intelligence of Neumann shines here. This is the author's second book, so looking forward to more!
November 10, 2014
Wry wit, enjoyable. I liked that Sam wrote his short stories this time around.
April 23, 2015
Funny because it's true
Found many of the stories funny because they are very real to me. Some stories are definitely better than others
Found many of the stories funny because they are very real to me. Some stories are definitely better than others
July 16, 2015
Bunch of unrelated essays - some funny while most no so much - written by Boulder 20-something.
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