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The Boomer Bible
by
R.F. Laird
In the beginning there was the Holy Bible
2 Which was a very good book indeed, but so many things happened since the beginning,
3 That Maybe it was time for another bible,
4 So a punk from Philadelphia wrote a new one,
5 And so it is called The Boomer Bible,
6 So there.
7 And Its Past Testament tells the history of the world, including the Book of Greeks, Book of Brits, Book of ...more
2 Which was a very good book indeed, but so many things happened since the beginning,
3 That Maybe it was time for another bible,
4 So a punk from Philadelphia wrote a new one,
5 And so it is called The Boomer Bible,
6 So there.
7 And Its Past Testament tells the history of the world, including the Book of Greeks, Book of Brits, Book of ...more
Paperback, 880 pages
Published
January 10th 1991
by Workman Publishing Company
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I just finished this for the first time; I know there will be others.
The Facts: It's book which follows the stylistic format of a standard Christian bible in the form of books, chapters, verses, inter-column reference, standard prayers, functions of ministerial office and hymns. The subject is an examination of Baby Boomer ethos and pathos, with inevitable examination of what preceded and followed it. It's a long book, as many repeatedly state. I'm not sure why anyone thinks that'...more
The Facts: It's book which follows the stylistic format of a standard Christian bible in the form of books, chapters, verses, inter-column reference, standard prayers, functions of ministerial office and hymns. The subject is an examination of Baby Boomer ethos and pathos, with inevitable examination of what preceded and followed it. It's a long book, as many repeatedly state. I'm not sure why anyone thinks that'...more
In other reviews of this book, most of the reviewers found this book hilarious. I thought it very clever, but didn't read more than a tenth of it as I found that cleverness to be a sticking point. Perhaps the satire didn't please me because it's about the U.S. socio/political situation, and despite the old saying, "East is East and West is West and never the twain shall meet," I have to say that there are many different forms of Western culture, and so the American West isn't necessa...more
This book is a cautionary tale, a stinging indictment of a culture that's lost its way. But believe it or not, it's absolutely hilarious, as long as you aren't afraid to have your cherished beliefs held up to scorn and ridicule, and as long as you're open to learning a lesson from it. In short, if you can laugh at yourself and at what we've become as a society, you'll have a fantastic time reading this imposing book.
In chapter-and-verse form (complete with an intercolumn reference), ...more
In chapter-and-verse form (complete with an intercolumn reference), ...more
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Somehow the author of a long, snooze-inducing list of military and political histories creates one of the greatest satires of American culture. 1 Part Jonathan Swift, 1 part Nathaniel West, 2 parts Douglas Adams and a dash of Stephen Jay Gould.
Hilarious spoof, and when it first was published, I gave it to all my friends and relatives for Christmas. Such a wonderful commentary on modern life.
too long!!!!!!
Really funny in a few spots, but with little overall cohesion. The entire second half ("the gospels") were basically lost on me. However the first half ("the books") are quite irreverent and witty.
I only give it three stars, and that might be stretching it. My advice is read until it stops being funny, then hand it off. If you make it to the end, you are slightly warped and probably from Philadelphia (you'd have to read it to understand).
I only give it three stars, and that might be stretching it. My advice is read until it stops being funny, then hand it off. If you make it to the end, you are slightly warped and probably from Philadelphia (you'd have to read it to understand).
I think this one is going to be an ongoing read between others books (it's definitely a lot more enjoyable to pick up than the New Penguin History of the World). There was a Boomer Bible movement in my family when I was growing up, and I remember much discussion and laughter about the testaments. Now I see why.
There's no review that could possibly do this book justice. Please, just look into it. I'm surprised this book hasn't started a war yet. I will say, though, that precious few books in my entire life have afforded me as many hours of side-splitting laughter and completely comical contempt.
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At the time this came out, it made a huge impression on me for its ambitious, wide-ranging, and usually understated humor. In later years, the conservative bias is a lot easier to see, and it goes on way, way too long. But the first third or so is still pretty great.
it takes dedication to satirize the history of the entire world, but someone needed to do it.
underneath the sarcastic humor, it's a little sad. SO IS LIFE, AMIRITE!!
underneath the sarcastic humor, it's a little sad. SO IS LIFE, AMIRITE!!
This one had a disturbingly big impact on my life when I read it way back when. For some, it's Lord of the Rings, I guess for me it was the Boomer Bible.
This book is a wonderful parody of the bible. It gives a humorous look at the beliefs and history as we recognize it
What a delicious romp. My jaws hurt after the first day I had laughed so hard so long and so what!
This is one of the most hilarious satires ever written!
If at first you do not laugh, cross reference.
I learned not to mess with the Punks down on South Street.
Desire. Certainty. Blame.
Words cannot explain this book.
stupendous.
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