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It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It
It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It
Author: Robert Fulghum
...As he sums it up, It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It captures the human dilemma perfectly: "Out of the frying pan and into the hot water." From this tongue-in-cheek insight into human nature, Fulghum goes on to open our eyes to the wonder in everyday life. — From burning beds to driver's ed, from a disastrous wedding to the joy of tree cl...  more »
ISBN: 170801
Publication Date: 1990
Pages: 212
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  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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4.3 stars, based on 2 ratings
Publisher: Villard Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Wisdom in small doses -- much better than I expected.
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One of those books you set aside to read in small pieces so each chapter is savored.
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From the author of \"All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten\" comes another show-and-tell about life in general, and the prionciples that guide us all.
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He is a natural-born storyteller who can pluck at your heartstrings, tickle your funny bone and point up a moral all at the same time.
Highly entertaining author!
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reviewed It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It on + 15 more book reviews
Fulghm as usual - excellent,readable and informative!
jazzysmom avatar reviewed It Was on Fire When I Lay Down on It on + 907 more book reviews
Laugh Laugh Laugh--there is no way you can read this book & not feel good when you are done. I had tears running down my cheeks from laughing. I wish this guy lived next door to me--i'd be over there every day for coffee just to get my day started with a grin.
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This book is very funny.
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What a GREAT book!
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A great read-and-reflect book from the author of "All I really need to know I learned in kindergarten".
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Very insightful
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very funny
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Humerous book about everyday events.
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Written by the author of "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten". He states that it is a reflection of life drawn from his viewpoint. Then he adds that he has learned that what is true for him and is important to him is basically "common property".


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