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Pardon My Quirk: Anecdotes to make you Laugh, Learn and Think
In this heartfelt and witty collection of autobiographical anecdotes, Mo Barrett invites readers to keep laughing, learning and thinking through all of life's ups and downs. As a retired Air Force Colonel, Mo reflects on defining moments, both poignant and comical, throughout her personal and professional life, from navigating the military as a gay female pilot to caring for her aging parents. Such moments In Pardon My Quirk, Mo gracefully models how to find humor (and puns) in the face of adversity, uncovering deeper meaning that inspires growth, connection and optimism. Her grounded stories remind readers that we are more than our labels and that we all have something important to contribute in this world-we just have to pull our heads out and keep on smiling.
- GenresHumor
220 pages, Paperback
Published September 14, 2021
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Displaying 1 - 7 of 7 reviews
October 26, 2021
LOVE!!
If you love Reader’s Digest because of the thought provoking, heartwarming, and/or humorous short stories, then you’re going to LOVE Pardon My Quirk! Mo Barrett is a masterful storyteller who sucked me right into each and every one of her stories. Her sarcastic, dry wit will have you belly laughing and her loving recollection of heartfelt stories will surely pull at your heartstrings. The only thing you’ll be left wishing, is that her stories could go on and on! I’m sad when they’re over! (When is your next one coming out???) Buy it-you’re gonna love it!
If you love Reader’s Digest because of the thought provoking, heartwarming, and/or humorous short stories, then you’re going to LOVE Pardon My Quirk! Mo Barrett is a masterful storyteller who sucked me right into each and every one of her stories. Her sarcastic, dry wit will have you belly laughing and her loving recollection of heartfelt stories will surely pull at your heartstrings. The only thing you’ll be left wishing, is that her stories could go on and on! I’m sad when they’re over! (When is your next one coming out???) Buy it-you’re gonna love it!
December 16, 2021
LOVE IT! I laughed, I learned, I thought. Mo is an expert story teller, an outstanding senior military officer, and a grateful survivor of a purple child-eating dragon. A must read for anyone who has ever served, flown an airplane, dealt with aging parents, been in a relationship, played sports, failed, overcame adversity, or simply likes to laugh. Well done!
November 29, 2021
Short and sweet, Mo Barrett shares with us lessons from a well-lived life. Her humor shines through in such a way that I suspect it would be even funnier to listen to.
July 10, 2022
Just an AMAZING pick me up!
I really can't say enough about this book. It is funny, light, amazingly positive, but with subtle not-so-little messages built in.
Each vignette was generated by some experience from the author's life. Considering the author is a US Air Force Academy graduate and a career Air Force officer, there was a lot to pick from. However, the stories just weren't about flying or graduating from a top school, they were very personal issues such as the death of her father, learning from failure, and discovering her sexuality. Each story is amazingly personal, and while funny, also encourages the reader to reflect on their own circumstances. My favorite thing about this book is that at the end of each short story, Barrett poses a question challenging the reader to codify when they were in a similar situation or learned a similar lesson.
In the end, after reading this book, you know more about the author, more about yourself, and your sides hurt from laughing. Highly recommended for...well, EVERYONE.
I really can't say enough about this book. It is funny, light, amazingly positive, but with subtle not-so-little messages built in.
Each vignette was generated by some experience from the author's life. Considering the author is a US Air Force Academy graduate and a career Air Force officer, there was a lot to pick from. However, the stories just weren't about flying or graduating from a top school, they were very personal issues such as the death of her father, learning from failure, and discovering her sexuality. Each story is amazingly personal, and while funny, also encourages the reader to reflect on their own circumstances. My favorite thing about this book is that at the end of each short story, Barrett poses a question challenging the reader to codify when they were in a similar situation or learned a similar lesson.
In the end, after reading this book, you know more about the author, more about yourself, and your sides hurt from laughing. Highly recommended for...well, EVERYONE.
December 21, 2021
Interesting read
Woman Air Force pilot, who came from a military family, wrote this book. Lots of stories about her training, some about her childhood, and a couple about she and her partner.
Woman Air Force pilot, who came from a military family, wrote this book. Lots of stories about her training, some about her childhood, and a couple about she and her partner.
July 18, 2024
A fabulous collection of anecdotes, stories, and musings with poignant questions encouraging you to explore the concepts presented a little deeper.
November 9, 2021
Pardon My Quirk
This is a collection of anecdotes that are hysterical. It is good to find humor in quirky weird events. This book gives you many laughs about everyday life. It is a breath of fresh air. And at the end the author gives you some downloads sent to your email for more laughs. A nice read that is different than the ordinary. Very refreshing.
This is a collection of anecdotes that are hysterical. It is good to find humor in quirky weird events. This book gives you many laughs about everyday life. It is a breath of fresh air. And at the end the author gives you some downloads sent to your email for more laughs. A nice read that is different than the ordinary. Very refreshing.
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