Days of Derangement: Sidesplitting Stories from a Loopy Life

by Jackie Papandrew

Award-winning humor writer Jackie Papandrew offers us a look into her funny family and goofball psyche with true stories that will have you rolling on the floor. A memorable frolic through motherhood, this book should come with a free package of Depends. You might just wet your pants reading it! "Jackie Papandrew is a genius at laughing at herself when she just can’t seem to get the motherhood thing down pat," says Susan Heim, parenting author and Chicken Soup for the Soul editor. "If you’re a parent, you’ve really got to read Days of Derangement! These short stories can easily be squeezed into your busy day and bring a smile to your face when you’re feeling the stresses of motherhood and marriage."

Genres: Humor, Nonfiction

241 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 13, 2012

Reviews

[Elaine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay but a bit too lengthy.

[Rachel · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book even though it was quite well written wasn't for me. I started it thinking it was ok but I just couldn't get into it.

It is great in the sense that it was very much like real life and I felt like I could relate to some of the day to day issues that were mentioned but I just couldn't get into it.

The writing style was good and I will probably give this another go some time in the future but for now I'm going to pop it to one side.

[Sanja Knezovic · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny. In the beginning I thought it would be like an immitation of Ephraim Kishon's stories, but it is not. Jackie Papandrew has an original writing style, the stories are short and to the point, reflect modern family life.

[Mary Martin · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I identified with the author as a parent, and found many parts funny, I had a hard time finishing this. Perhaps if it had been written as a story rather than newspaper columns, I might have enjoyed it more.

[Doris · Rating 5 out of 5]

Funny and true. Makes you laugh at life and yourself and thanking God you are not alone!

I loved this book and I thought it was hilarious. Would highly 're commend it to anyone! Be prepared to laugh and stop taking life so seriously!

[Margaret Hanson · Rating 1 out of 5]

I’ve come to the conclusion that I should stop reading self published books unless someone else has read them first. There’s a lot of junk out there flooding the market. This is one of them. Sorry but this need help.

[Tay · Rating 1 out of 5]

I always think it's a bad sign when someone feels the need to tell you in the title that a book "is" something - for instance, "sidesplitting."

This book did not disabuse me of that notion.

[Sue-Ellen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall I enjoyed the book. Some stories were extremely funny and I definitely could relate to some of them.

[Corissa · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hoped this would make me laugh. It didn't.

[deborah trout · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughter abounds

She (the author) paints a good picture of many families of today. Lucky are the kids who have both a funny mom and a dad who understands.

[Sarah Watson · Rating 3 out of 5]

a few funny bits and an easy read

[Karyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Meh

I was hoping for way more gut-busting laughs, but no. Not a bad read, just less funny for someone who truly lives with "Funny Man".

[Shell · Rating 1 out of 5]

Thought this would be a good humor read, but it just dragged on......you know the type!

[Jackie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some funny stories that I could definitely relate to.