Planet Idiot: A Survival Guide

By Lindsey Stokes

Full of the exuberant wit and trenchant insight of the humorist who, according to NEWSWEEK, "writes intelligently about issues that are close to our hearts, without ever making us feel as though we've... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0970506104
• ISBN13: 9780970506108
• Release Date: March 2001
• Publisher: Greenwich Pr
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.5" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Funny, funny stuff!

I loved this book. It's a book that makes you laugh out loud about the crazy things she is describing about people...and then realize that you are one of the people she is describing! I really laughed a lot. And, it made me think twice about a few things I do everyday that just don't make any sense. My fiance enjoyed the book as much as I did, so it is definitely a book for both sexes. Enjoy!

Take a break from life!

What a kick! This book is a hilarious page turner. Opened it on a Saturday afternoon and didn't put it down until I finished. Unfortunately, a few of the examples hit way to close to home! I loved it.

Where does she get this stuff???

Planet Idiot confirms through the scientific method (i.e., Lindsey Stokes' hysterical storytelling) what we've known all along: the world has more idiots than Dick Cheney has heart murmurs. I seldom laugh when reading a book but Lindsey kept hitting nail after nail on the head. I may never make my bed again (see page 137).

A Hilarious, But Very Wise, Book

If you ever start taking life -- or yourself -- too seriously, take a deep breath...and sit down with Lindsey Stokes' book. While PLANET IDIOT is a really, really funny book to read, I found it provided so much more "relief" than just a good laugh. It provides perspective. Stokes does a wonderful job of entertaining while she's teaching us all ow to relax a bit in our frantic lives. Reading this book is like spending an afternoon with a good friend,sharing frustrations, finding common ground and hilarity in those frustrations, and coming away with new energy for facing them with greater relaxation and equanimity.For those of us who are weary of "self-help" books filled with sanctimonious proselytizing and pyscho-babble, read this book. It will give you a good, healthy slap in the face, but deliver it with a smile and a side-splitting punchline. I hope she keeps writing more books. I know I'll need them.

Hysterical--and smart!

This isn't like other humor books--it's funny, uplifting, and leaves you feeling giddy! The book actually SAYS something! I laughed harder than I can remember laughing at anything--but I also thought it was full of great advice! I've been quoting from it like crazy.