We're All in This Together . . .: So Make Some Room

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I just finished We're All in This Together . . .: So Make Some Room by Tom Papa and here is what I have to say about it.


Books synopsis

Stand-up is all well and good, but observational humor that's funny and warm may work best in books. And Tom Papa, whose loyal audiences are packed with “date night” couples of all ages, has perfected the form. In We're All In This Together , Papa's thirty-seven short essays tackle these universal American topics, among

–Love for Your First Car (“To Buy or Lease”)
–The Truth about Personal Hygiene (“How You Know When It's Time to Go”)
–Date Nights (“Will You Go Out with Me?”)
–Unfamiliar Hotel Rooms (“Why Nothing Works”)
–Pets (“Cats–Ancient Menace”)
–Drinking (“There's no Cure for a Hangover”)
–Ducking your Family, even Though you Love Them (“The Lesson of Mark Twain's Cigars”)

Tom Papa's books make readers laugh, but–crucially–feel better about themselves while doing it. And while there's thematic overlap with Papa's stand-up, with a couple of exceptions, all the writing here is fresh for our book.

I don't read a lot of non fiction books like this one but I read some reviews and it sounded like the kind of book I would enjoy. It was funny with that self deprecating humor I am so partial to. The book was so raw and related that I couldn't help reading it all in one sitting. It's well written and I found myself chuckling on more than one occasion. I actually loved the short essay format it was written in and that surprised me to be honest. It would make a great book club to read.

I have never heard of the comedian before and it spurred me to go watch some of his stand ups. If you like books that will make you laugh, grab this one and a nice cup of tea and enjoy the most relatable book you will find today!

Out now!! Thank you @stmartinspress for my gifted copy! 4 stars