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Metropolitan Life
Metropolitan Life
Author: Fran Lebowitz
"To a base of Huck Finn, add some Lenny Bruice and Oscar Wilde, a dash of a cab driver, an assorment of puns, minced jargon, and top it off with smarty pants, serve without a whine." -- John Leonard, "New York Times" — From the book: — "To me the outdoors is what you must pass through in order to get from your apartment into a taxicab." — "About T-...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780449241691
ISBN-10: 0449241696
Publication Date: 1/12/1982
Pages: 222
Rating:
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Publisher: Fawcett
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
Members Wishing: 4
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One of the most wickedly funny books I've ever read! Fran's takes on such topics as manners, vocational guidance and food are a riot. Some of the references to disco and mood rings may seem dated but are in acutality more of a historical reference at this point. I laughed myself silly!
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