I Was In Love With a Short Man Once And Other Tales From a Crazy Southern Irish Gal

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Pub Date Jun 25 2015 | Archive Date Jun 01 2016
Biographies & Memoirs | Humor & Satire

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Have you ever wondered if the life of the woman standing next to you in the check-out line is as weird as yours? Could it be possible that you are trapped in a bizarre reality show, where the object of the game is to get the crazy lady to flip-out; just one more time? If so, then this book confirms that you are in good company. I Was In Love With a Short Man Once is a story collection written from the perspective of a crazy, southern, Irish, gal. Follow her as she reflects on: growing up as a child of limited means in South Florida; managing a self-financed college education; balancing work as a federal official with the joys of single motherhood; and navigating the amusing challenges of being a second-time-around wife. Coming Up Stories reflect the distinctive surroundings of South Florida through stories such as "Flagpole." Jimmy Stories illustrate the bond between mother and son. Stories here include "Koolaid Mom" and "Zamboni" and reveal the life lessons that our children teach us. The Rest of the Stories round out the author's quirky observations, including "Naked in a Hot Tub in Vegas" and "Crazy Virgo Tendencies.

Have you ever wondered if the life of the woman standing next to you in the check-out line is as weird as yours? Could it be possible that you are trapped in a bizarre reality show, where the object...

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Advance Praise

"This is one funny lady with a very fine talent who’s bound to climb onto the platform with Erma Bombeck, Fannie Flagg, Nora Ephron et al. Catch her while she is wet!” —5 stars from Grady Harp, Amazon Hall of Fame Reviewer
"Some of her adventures were so funny that I was laughing aloud … This book should come with a big warning: ‘Don’t read this in public.’” —Library Cat‘s 5-star Review
“In sharing her experiences, Dalferes balances somber reflection with just the right dose of humor. … I highly recommend it. This little gem earned a well-deserved 5 hearts.” —Scarlett Rains Reviews
“The author’s candid observations, unforgiving attention to details, and lively pace made it too compelling to be qualified as anything less than a page-turner. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the humility and optimism that permeates her writing and, oh, the wit… that dry, self-deprecating funny-as-hell southern wit!” —Megan’s Blog and Book Reviews

"This is one funny lady with a very fine talent who’s bound to climb onto the platform with Erma Bombeck, Fannie Flagg, Nora Ephron et al. Catch her while she is wet!” —5 stars from Grady Harp...

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This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.

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Not only is this collection of short stories laugh-out-loud hilarious and incredibly enjoyable, it is also quite inspirational. Learning about how Kimberly moved across the country for a job, worked as a single mother, survived 9/11 in Washington D.C., and then quit her job to find happiness are all wonderful stories of how we all have more inner strength than we even realize. And, the last chapter on how she named the book can't be missed! I am currently working on my memoir title due to her inspiration! My only complaint is that the supporting characters (her family and friends) are almost painted as too perfect. Her two year old only threw one tantrum? As the mother of a two year old myself, I found that a bit hard to relate to :)

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