LIFamilies.com - Long Island, NY


RSS
Articles Business Directory Blog Real Estate Community Forum Shop My Family Contests

Log In Chat Index Search Rules Lingo Create Account

Quick navigation:   

Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Posted By Message

baghag
:P

Member since 5/05

10278 total posts

Name:

Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

I'm in a "sad" book rut. I read Night and Speak, Rwanda one after the other.

I need something happier- but nothing like The Devil Wears Prada or Shopaholic.

Suggestions? Chat Icon

Posted 3/9/06 1:37 PM
 
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource

MrsPornStar
Partners in crime

Member since 10/05

14656 total posts

Name:
Mama

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

It's an oldie, but I LOVE Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I was so happy at the end of the book. It's my all time fav.

Posted 3/9/06 1:54 PM
 

Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds

Member since 2/06

4680 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

When I've gone through a string of 'sad' books, I sometimes return to children's books like "The Little Prince" or "A Wrinkle in Time" to bring me up again.

As far as adult stories go, do you prefer fiction, non-fiction, classics....?

Posted 3/9/06 1:54 PM
 

baghag
:P

Member since 5/05

10278 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Thanks guys!

Snoz, i usually read fiction but am trying to branch out. I'll try anything. Chat Icon

Posted 3/9/06 2:08 PM
 

Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds

Member since 2/06

4680 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Posted by baghag

Thanks guys!

Snoz, i usually read fiction but am trying to branch out. I'll try anything. Chat Icon



Can I tell you how much I love that you called me Snoz? Chat Icon

David Sedaris has a few books out (Dress Your Family in Couroroy and Denim; Me Talk Pretty One Day) - they are a compilation of short essays about his childhood. You might want to read an excerpt online before diving in.

This is fiction but Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth had me laughing, a little grossed and sort of shocked at times.

And if you wouldn't mind reading play, though it's meant to be seen, I never laughed so hard reading anything as I did reading "Laughter on the 23rd Floor" by Neil Simon.

Posted 3/9/06 2:22 PM
 

baghag
:P

Member since 5/05

10278 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Portnoy's Complaint
SYNOPSIS
This modern classic of the Jewish American experience centers around one Alexander Portnoy, who on the couch of his psychoanalyst, confesses everything from his adolescent preoccupation with masturbation to his subjugation by his dominating mother, Sophie.


Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon Chat Icon

i'll try that one and Me Talk Pretty One Day.

Thanks Snoz! Chat Icon

Posted 3/9/06 2:46 PM
 

Snozberry
I might steal your diamonds

Member since 2/06

4680 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Posted by baghag

Portnoy's Complaint
SYNOPSIS
This modern classic of the Jewish American experience centers around one Alexander Portnoy, who on the couch of his psychoanalyst, confesses everything from his adolescent preoccupation with masturbation to his subjugation by his dominating mother, Sophie.




My friend recommended it to me and when I read the synopsis, I was a little Chat Icon. But I laughed so hard at certain points that people actually asked me what I was reading.

Posted 3/9/06 3:06 PM
 

DRMom
Two in Blue

Member since 5/05

20223 total posts

Name:
Melissa

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

I found the book Jemima J(forget the author) to be uplifting and enjoyable

Posted 3/9/06 5:52 PM
 

saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!

Member since 5/05

16555 total posts

Name:
I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

a prayer for owen meany by john irving will make you laugh out loud....ok, its a wee bit sad at the end and the beginning and the middle, but its soooo funny

or diary of a mad bride to be or diary of a mad mom to be is always a good pick me up

Posted 3/10/06 4:44 PM
 

pmpkn087
Life is good...

Member since 9/05

18504 total posts

Name:
Stephanie

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Posted by melijane

I found the book Jemima J(forget the author) to be uplifting and enjoyable




I agree. Is that Jane Green?

Posted 3/10/06 4:50 PM
 

dpli
Daylight savings :)

Member since 5/05

13973 total posts

Name:
D

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Posted by BNL2005

a prayer for owen meany by john irving will make you laugh out loud....ok, its a wee bit sad at the end and the beginning and the middle, but its soooo funny



This is one of my all time favorite books. My favorite part is the school Christmas play.

I second David Sedaris - my favorite so far of his is Me Talk Pretty One Day.

I also think Laurie Notaro is hilarious. I laugh out loud at her stuff.

Message edited 3/12/2006 10:29:45 AM.

Posted 3/12/06 10:29 AM
 

CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)

Member since 5/05

19978 total posts

Name:
Jen - counting my blessings...

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Marley & Me by John Grogan - esp if you are a dog lover...I laughed out loud at some parts!

Posted 3/13/06 1:55 PM
 

Shanti
True love

Member since 6/05

12653 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Posted by BNL2005

a prayer for owen meany by john irving will make you laugh out loud....ok, its a wee bit sad at the end and the beginning and the middle, but its soooo funny

or diary of a mad bride to be or diary of a mad mom to be is always a good pick me up



I LOVE "A Prayer for Owen Meany!" I also enjoyed "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs" by Chuck Klosterman, a funny analysis of pop culture.

Posted 3/16/06 6:54 PM
 

MissJones
I need a nap!

Member since 5/05

22137 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

I love anything by Roddy Doyle! Snapper and the Van cracked me up!

Posted 3/20/06 10:45 PM
 

Shanti
True love

Member since 6/05

12653 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Rebecca, did you find anything uplifting to read?

Posted 3/26/06 8:57 AM
 

MrsProfessor
hi

Member since 5/05

14279 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

Holes by Louis Sachar was so well-written and a fun read. It's for young adults (a novel) but I have recommended it to a lot of adults who loved it.

Posted 3/26/06 7:16 PM
 

baghag
:P

Member since 5/05

10278 total posts

Name:

Re: Reccommend an uplifting/happy book

I tried Me Talk Pretty One Day, and it just wasn't working for me. I read a few pages of Marley and Me, and that looks like what I need. I have to look into Portnoy's Complaint, too. Chat Icon

Posted 3/27/06 10:07 AM
 
 

Potentially Related Topics:

Topic Posted By Started Replies Forum
X-Post from StoryBooks: Need help finding author/title of book charon54 8/18/06 3 Families Helping Families ™
Need help finding book author/title? charon54 8/18/06 0 StoryBoard
Can some reccommend a book for me..I love DaVinci Code and Angels and Demons mishu 7/24/05 11 StoryBoard
Happy thoughts.... MrsERod 8/18/06 22 Families Helping Families ™
HAPPY FRIDAY!!! lvdolphins 8/18/06 8 Families Helping Families ™
 
Quick navigation:   
Currently 12521 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
New Businesses
1 More Rep
Carleton Hall of East Islip
J&A Building Services
LaraMae Health Coaching
Sonic Wellness
Julbaby Photography LLC
Ideal Uniforms
Teresa Geraghty Photography
Camelot Dream Homes
Long Island Wedding Boutique
MB Febus- Rodan & Fields
Camp Harbor
Market America-Shop.com
ACM Basement Waterproofing
Travel Tom

      Follow LIWeddings on Facebook

      Follow LIFamilies on Twitter
Long Island Bridal Shows