Overworked and Underlaid: A Seriously Funny Guide to Life

by Nigel Marsh

From the author of the bestselling Fat, Forty, and Fired , this is a seriously funny book about life's big—and small—issues.

Genres: Nonfiction, Psychology, Biography

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Rosalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed Forty Fat and Fired so I was interested in reading this book. It was entertaining in parts; you could relate to comments Marsh has made but in the end I just wanted to get through the book to finish it without really enjoying it!

[Ross Mcneil · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Nigel's first book so was looking forward to this one. A really enjoyable read - as someone going through a similar mid-life "crisis" at the moment his thoughts and musings really do seem to hit home well for me. This is a really great fun read - not to preachy and really gives you a range of things to reflect and think on about your life - no matter your station in life.

[Steve Castley · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a type of self help book with a lot of laughs. Marsh shares many of the ways he has improved his life. Most tales are humorous. It's a light read.

[Christian Sarailis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny

[Paul Grech · Rating 2 out of 5]

Got the book because I enjoyed his TED talk but, for me, it was something of a disappointment. Essentially this is a collection of anecdotes from Marsh's life which might sound good in a talk - which is what he does for a living - but definitely not enough to fill a whole book (at least for me).

[Liz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this injection of good old british humour

[Claire · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite an easy read for a friendly kick up the butt to appreciate life. Some very honest anecdotes and some great life lessons.

[Greg · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad, but overall not that good either. Some of the advice is profound and spot on, however, I felt too that I just wanted to get over the book as I was near its end.

[Claire Kreuger · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny, put things in perspective book about live and work-life balance.

[Paul · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not as good as fat forty and fired