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Uh-oh - Some Observations From Both Sides Of The Refrigerator Door
"Uh-oh" is more than a momentary reaction to small problems. "Uh-oh" is an attitude -- a perspective on the universe. The #1 Bestseller by the author of ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED IN KINDERGARTEN.
From the Paperback edition.
From the Paperback edition.
Hardcover, 224 pages
Published
1991
by Villard / Random House
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At the beginning of the boko Fulghum wrote that he was inspired by a French essayist who wrote indiscriminately, from the mundane to the profound, without any conscious effort to sound lofty or academic. And so in this book we found essays on late night snacking back to back with another on peacekeeping diplomat, which in turn is followed by an essay on how the loss of a cigar resulted in a thrilling escapade, which is followed by the ruckus raised by the addition of a dog in the neighborhood, a...more
This is really a book about nothing, and yet it is about many things. The author shares with the reader a lot of anecdotes and thoughts about life in general. It covers diverse topics as God, religion, children, marriage, death and funerals, work, and even the whole rituals behind midnight snacks, among many other things. He has a great sense of humor and a vivid imagination, and some of the things he ponders on made me ask myself some questions about simple every day stuff.
For example, he was...more
For example, he was...more
So many good things to say about this book -- I found a TON of cute things in this book, only some of which I noted in my update statuses. This book has no purpose, and it didn't have a beginning or an ending -- you could have jumped in anywhere. Each little vignette had it's own tale to tell, some of them intertwined, but each one was complete in an of itself.
I don't remember if I have read All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, though I have seen bits from it -- and I know I hav...more
I don't remember if I have read All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, though I have seen bits from it -- and I know I hav...more
Back in top form; of the same caliber as All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. There was only one story that I didn't care for. It took me a long time to read because I didn't make it my primary book, but rather savored each vignette in the in-between times of many days for a little pick-me-up, but it also had a couple of tear-jerkers in there, too. A excellent collection.
I liked this book even though it didn't have much rhyme or reason to it. Mainly, the author was just talking about life and a little of his past, which made it insightful as to his philosophy on how to live. Each chapter is about a different thing, and a few of them were pretty interesting. I would recommend reading this book as a short reads, and it definately deserves an honorable mention as one of the better books I've read this year.
I am not much for light reading. When I sit down I want something I can sink my teeth into and really feel I am more intelligent and have been challenged after I am done. These are fun, great books. I can't help but laugh out loud every time I read them, and I have read them multiple times. They were some of my dad's favorite books and have continued to be mine.
this is a book you'd love to have on the most accessible part of your house... and it's good to have it with you when you're waiting on a queue. the trinkets of wisdom and humor of fulghum will make time pass you by.
Fun, but thoughtful musing about life. Loved his idea about coffee table on refrigerator doors/art and the story of the funeral and VFW.
I love Robert Fulghum. Like Everything I Needed to Know...> and It was on Fire When I Lay Down on It>, Fulghum's gentle, insightful, humorous observations about life fill the pages of this book. His perspectives and descriptions always bring smiles--and even laughter while I read, frequently at 2 a.m., alone in my room. How many authors can do that to you? He writes in vignettes and snapshots, and he has a knack for very quickly bringing the reader into his experiences. It's such a great e...more
Amazing, it is a series of short stories... just a wodnerful way to look at life!
reading a little fulghum every once in a while is always good for my soul.
It's Robert Fulghum. What more do you need to know? It'sbrilliant!
Reflections and stories that illustrate grace and redemption.
I really like Robert Fulghum's books. He is a great author.
Enjoyed reading it....A book that makes you think....
Wonderful, sincere, heart-warming, and unforgettable!
A pleasant little book to pass the time.
Classic Fulghum- you can't wrong with Fulghum.
Uh-Oh: Observations by Robert Fulghum (1991)
It's Fulghum. I rest my case.
Read August 2012
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Have read previously.
Absolutely hilarious. Must read.
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i simply love this book. simplistic. can re-read it over and over again and still would find something that applies
Oct 20, 2008
Comicstrip
marked it as to-read
This book is currently on my sisters shelf. Every time i walk in I want to her room, i see it and remember "Oh yeah! I want to read that!"
My sister highly recomends all Robert Fulghum books. I was there when she was first reading this book, and there was many times where she burst out laughing or stopped me to share a passage. Every passage she shared was amazing and witty and all together moving...Robert Fulghum. I want to get to know this man more...
My sister highly recomends all Robert Fulghum books. I was there when she was first reading this book, and there was many times where she burst out laughing or stopped me to share a passage. Every passage she shared was amazing and witty and all together moving...Robert Fulghum. I want to get to know this man more...
Finally finished a book worth reading. I have been going through a dry spell during the month of July, one horrible book followed by something more horrific. Uh-Oh seemed to describe my choice of literature during the past month.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was full of humor, witisms and a lot of general knowledge. I will certainly look for more non fiction by RF in the future.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book; it was full of humor, witisms and a lot of general knowledge. I will certainly look for more non fiction by RF in the future.
My mom and I like to read out loud to one another. This had us crying laughing and had her laughing so hard she peed.
love his stuff.
I really like this author, who also wrote "All I Really Need To Know I Learned In Kindergarten." I think he has a lot of great insight, but I'm quickly learning that not many people in the book club I'm in liked it at all.
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“If I don't have time to live my life well the first time, when am I going to find the time to go back and live it over?”
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“But it does no good--solves nothing--to distance myself from the front lines of human need by using the mail as a safe shelter. I believe that serving the best ends of humanity means getting out in the middle of it just as it is, not staying home writing checks and thinking hopeful thoughts. The world does not need tourists who ride by in a bus clucking their tongues. The world as it is needs those who will love it enough to change it, with what they have, where they are. And you're damned right that's idealistic. No apology. When idealism goes into the trash as junk mail, we're finished.”
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