Written for the Gentile who marries a Jew, this humorous guide covers everything from body language--the shrugs, the hand, the face--to behavior, customs, quirks, ordering Chinese food, even the psychology of child raising. Illustrations.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Not Funny at All - Quite the Contrary:
I'm a Jewish man married to a non-Jewish woman. I found this book to be neither funny or realistic and actually found that the author was able to insult both Jews and non-Jews at the same time. She made Jews seem to be neurotic and mean, while making non-Jews seem to be not quite as good as Jews. I know that sometimes humor doesn't serve any purpose except to make us laugh... which is fine. This book did not make me laugh at all and only furthered stereotypes of both Jews and non-Jews which is... more info
Best bathroom reader ever:
This book is so comedy. I am not from new york, but i bet this kills there. The humor is good natured and you know it is all done tongue in cheek. I read the same parts of this book over and over.
Absolutely hilarious:
I have purchased dozens of copies of this book because each time I buy one, I end up giving it to someone. It is THAT funny. Any one who is part of a Jewish family will recognize characters and traits in this book. It warm-hearted and right on.
I quickly lost interest - just not funny:
I seldom give up so fast on a book of humor, but after 20 pages, I had enough. Raised only one slight chucle, and I found the humor rather obvious and not clever.
