Rating:  Summary: Michael Thomas Ford does it again.. Review: This book is personal and funny, I enjoy the essay format and the hilarious accounts of his life and trials of day to day living. If you enjoyed his other books, you'll love this one too, if you haven't read his other books, what are you waiting for?
Rating:  Summary: A Big Yawn Review: This book was a major disappointment. The humor never really rises above the level of your average sitcom. Readers who thought that "Ellen" was, like, really really funny will probably enjoy this. But even the title is stale, echoing as it does early 1990's Dan Savage. Here's hoping the next century marks a resurgence of wit.
Rating:  Summary: Great Reading Review: This is a very funny look at gay life and getting older. It is not just for gay people, everyone will find truths in this book.... like finding all the groups you watched on MTV are suddenly moved to VH1 and you have trouble understanding MTV. Following Mr. Fords lead friends and I play the "I remember when" game and bore the "youngsters" the the room mad! I can't wait for the next book.
Rating:  Summary: Erudite, Insightful and Fun Review: This is one of the best books I have read in a while. The book is structured as a series of (loosely) related essays, which are written with sensitivity, outrage, whimsy and insight. It is an extremely good read. NON-GAY READERS SHOULD NOT BE PUT OFF BY THE TITLE. This book is not a gay-o-rama, though it deals with the subject where appropriate. If you like this, read its brother _Alec Baldwin Doesn't Love Me_.
Rating:  Summary: Outstanding Review: While reading this book you will find yourself laughing outloud. It shows what being a gay man in the 21st century is TRULY like. I absolutely loved it!
Rating:  Summary: He's no David Sedaris Review: While the situations in Ford's chapters are somewhat amusing, his writing style is so unclever and dull that the way-too-frequent comparisons to David Sedaris are unjustified and a slight to our favorite queer ex-pat. The book bogs down early and is damn near impossible to finish. Don't take my word for it; click on the "read an excerpt" tag to the left. As a previous reviewer noted, it makes the scriptwriting of "Ellen" look brilliant and hilarious.
Rating:  Summary: Poignant, funny, and self-revealing Review: You'll love this book. Ford takes the quirky side of his life and adds his own bitter take on things. If you like David Sedaris or Augusten Burroughs, you'll enjoy Michael Thomas Ford.
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