Stressed in Scottsdale

by Marcia Fine

Book Overview

Fine's] ability to capture the universal humor in us all makes this book a fun and joyful ride. I saw myself in this book, and everyone else I know!--Susan Brooks, entrepreneur, author, and speaker. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0615315135
• ISBN13: 9780615315133
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: L'Image Press, LLC
• Length: 342 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

"A Split Your Pants, Laugh Aloud Hit"

Okay listen up folks, when reading "Stressed in Scottsdale" make sure your bladder is empty because due to excessive laughter you are likely to pee your pants! Jean Rubin, portrayed as the witty protagonist in "Stressed in Scottsdale" made her début in Marcia Fine's satire series beginning with "[...] followed by "Boomerang." Fans of the award-winning author can take delight in knowing Jean Rubin is back in all her glory in this latest installment, as Fine continues to create a chaotic and comical ambiance for her readers' enjoyment. When my own manuscript was rejected not once but five times last week, my grocery bag containing two dozen eggs tumbled from my arms crashing to the pavement in the Wal-Mart parking lot, and I couldn't bend down to retrieve it for fear my head would explode, I thought of Marcia Fine's "Stressed in Scottsdale!" You follow Jean Rubin and a cast of madcap characters as they make every effort to lead a less stressful life in, what ninety nine percent of us refer to as, a chaotic world. I guarantee you will find a little of yourself, family, and friends among these wacky characters. The author takes on serious subjects such as relationships, political issues, and the environment while using witty humor when feasible. As an added bonus, you will also find twenty-five stress release tips throughout the book - helpful indeed! I found my most memorable part of the book in chapter nine. The main character, Jean Rubin, experiences a mini stroke. Surrounded by her husband, Maury, and her children, she listens as they throw out questions. How do you feel? Did you black out? Can you still babysit? It is scary that I can wholeheartedly relate to this section! Marcia Fine's keen eye for detail, sharp-witted humor, and addition of relatable subject matter create an entertaining and enjoyable read. Fine's tongue-in-cheek annotations reverberate - opinions we would often like to express - but dare not! I found Ms. Fine's comedic style of writing similar to that of Erma Bombeck's humorist writings - often making the smallest incidents hysterical therefore drawing attention to the larger important issues. So grab a copy of "Stressed in Scottsdale" by Marcia Fine, sit back, relax, and prepare to laugh your a** off! In addition to her humorous satire series, Marcia Fine is also the author of such critically acclaimed novels as, "Paper Children" and "The Blind Eye." It is clear that whatever genre Ms. Fine chooses to partake in it will be superbly written and much anticipated. By Barbara Watkins, reviewer for Bookpleasures

Laugh and De-Stress

Marcia Fine's witty new book, "Stressed in Scottsdale," is a fun peek into the activities, family and friends of today's typical baby-boomer grandmother. I truly saw my life in every chapter and laughed reading Marcia create the story around her heroine, Jean Rubin, and everyone in her life. You don't have to live in Scottsdale to relate to this book and find it funny. Marcia is this century's Erma Bombeck.

Smart and Funny

Smart, funny and delightfully witty. It's was the most fun I've had in a long time...with my clothes on. After you've read it, you'll want others to do the same.

Laugh out loud!

It's not just because I live in Scottsdale...it's not just because I'm stressed...it's not because I've read and enjoyed all of the books Marcia has written. It IS because Marcia captures the frustration, irritability, mood swings, and challenges of today's fast-paced, technologically crazed, jam-packed multi-tasking days of our lives. Our world is on a frenetic speed that won't stop, so you NEED a book like STRESSED IN SCOTTSDALE to help you laugh and lighten up. The 'stress tips' especially were great fun, and then demonstrated in universal real life situations...a mirror of sorts that helped me surrender to this great read.

Totally Relate!

Fine is spot on! At times I thought, "Wait...that's me!" If you've ever felt like you're juggling knifes, and there aren't any band-aids in the house, then you'll want to read Stressed in Scottsdale. The laughter will make you feel much better.