I Like That Word: The Daily Gripe Strikes Again

by Robert Eastley

Humor is everywhere you look. You’ll find it in a Boy Scout camping trip, a day at the beach, or on full display in the cafeteria. “I Like That Word” is the second installment in “The Daily Gripe” series, an insightfully hilarious collection of articles that finds the fun in everyday living, masterfully brought to you through the unique style of one of today’s best humorists. "Bob Eastley has captured what it is to be human, and laugh at it aloud. In “The Daily Gripe,” you’ll discover a sweet elixir to chase away the banality that too often rules our days. And in his humorous observations, you’ll see your own life refl ected in ways that remind us how we’re all connected at the funny bone." --TOM RADEMACHER, AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST FOR THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS

69 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 2, 2018

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those kinds of collections that I have always aspired to write -- just random observations on daily life and memories of different times. I think it's something that happens to us once we reach a certain age. The author does his with a bit of humor and with a slight focus on the better words that need to be in our vocabularies. I can almost see him sitting with a Word of the Day calendar, seeing what memories and thoughts that one word can trigger. He covers childhood, observations on life today versus yesteryear, history, and so much more. I really laughed out loud at his thoughts on gardening and rolled my eyes through observations of prom today versus years ago. So many of the pieces triggered my own memories and thoughts. And I feel like I need to have a vocabulary list to practice using some of these words more frequently again.

This isn't the kind of book that you can just sit and read cover-to-cover, though perhaps some would. It's meant to digest in bites. I honestly picture it sitting on my coffee table, or even as a bathroom reader. That's not a slam, by the way. Those Uncle John's readers have always been popular with me and friends over the years as a way to be entertained when stuck sitting a little longer than usual. ;)

I also honestly think this collection would be better appreciated by those who are 30 and older. Some may speak to a younger audience, though, particularly if they have had conversations with parents and other older generations about what life was like even a decade ago. Fun read!

I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

[Sue Brooks · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW - this is really a cute book to read.

This book is made up of a bunch of small stories about all kinds of things -- Learning to play an instrument, learning to play football, camping, etc, etc, etc. It will make your laugh about things that you might remember happening to yourself.

This book is a fast read and oh so funny!!! I recommend it if you are looking for something fun and relaxing to read!!!

[Arlene Mullen · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this is a collection of stories about everything from childhood to marriage. The stories are all interesting. Each section has stories that have similar in theme to the title of the chapter. It was a quick read and was enjoyable. It reminded me of a comedy show in the way it was set up. A fun light read of you looking for a palette cleanser book.

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a super fun quick read. This is the perfect book when you need to take a break from life for a few minutes and laugh. You can read this over and over and giggle every single time.