POW!Sometimes, don’t you just want to let someone have it? Give them a tongue-lashing they’ll never forget? Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Worry About is part comical call to arms and part tongue-in-cheek tirade. It’s a good-natured rant about what brings us down during the day and keeps us up through the night, a collection of humorous essays that laugh in the face of the peace thieves and … peace thieves and the joy robbers; from the spammers and scammers to the people trashing our planet and the ones trashing our homes. (Who, us?) Too much stuff, too much noise, too much technology. Not enough patience, not enough kindness, not enough…chocolate?
As a syndicated humor columnist, Dorothy Rosby has been ranting for more than 20 years in publications across the west and Midwest. If her latest book doesn’t change the world, and most likely it won’t, readers may at least go down the tubes together, knowing how really foolish we’re all being.
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Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About gets to the heart of where people are today. The essays use humor and wit to tackle the overwhelm, frustration, and general feelings of irritation. While reading Dorothy Rosby’s book, I was reminded of the great Erma Bombeck, who tackled life’s headaches of the late 1960s through the early 1990s. Dorothy has the same sarcastic wit that touches the everyday reader making them exclaim, “That’s me!” She sums up life’s frustrations perfectly from robocalls to spam emails and Alexa to Siri.
Each essay is long enough to get to the heart of the problem while not becoming too long-winded. The lead-in from one essay to the next is a smooth transition.
The author’s self-deprecating style works extremely well in this book. I believe nearly every reader will enjoy “Alexa’s a Spy…” no matter their age or station. Dorothy speaks to every person at their own level. The entire group of essays is very relatable.
I highly recommend this book to everyone looking to lighten their day. You are sure to find a nugget or two that changes your outlook.
I am in the mood for some fun and laughter, so I jumped on the chance to read Alexa’s A Spy by Dorothy Rosby, and I was not disappointed. Right away I felt an affinity towards her. I think we can be friends. She had me nodding my head, saying, “Yup. Yup. Been There Done That.” I smiled and laughed my way through some of my biggest pet peeves in this humorously written, fun, entertaining, collection of easy to read essays.
Maybe next time, I’ll think twice about flipping that driver off, exccept I already do. LOL
I voluntarily reviewed a free copy of Alexa’s A Spy by Dorothy Rosby.
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MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
Has life got you down and you just need a good laugh? “Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About: Humorous Essays on the Hassles of Our Time” may just be the medicine you need! This book is hilarious! I think I laughed on just about every page in this laugh until you cry book. Syndicated humor columnist Dorothy Rosby hits on just about every subject imaginable as she tells story after story in this oh so funny book about our favorite voice, Alexa! Anywhere you go, this is an amazing book to take with you. I’m sure going to take it on my next Dr. visit to read while I’m waiting for hours. One thing about it, this book will take the frustrations of waiting. And in today’s world where everything has been so unsettling and unpredictable lately, everyone needs a bit of humor in their life, and this is the best book out there I have read on hilarious humor!!
When this book came up for review on iREAD Book Tours I almost didn’t join the tour but I am so very glad I did. And I am thrilled to be introduced to this book and this author. This one is for sure a Keeper for me. And I’ll be telling everyone I know about Alexa’s a Spy and Other Things to Be Ticked off About. And if you find yourself needed a good pick me up, I strongly encourage you to pick up a copy of this book. Today. Don’t wait!
A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Tr
In my teens I was introduced to writer Erma Bombeck who found a way to see life’s frustrations through the lens of humor. Fortunately many new authors have arisen to fill that void. Dorothy Rosby is one. Alexa’s A Spy is her third book in this genre and after reading it, I am definitely going to have to check out her first two.
Rosby has the knack of writing as if she’s sitting at a table with you, telling you something hilarious, all while sharing a cuppa. The slices of life she writes about are personal, everyday occurrences we can all roll our eyes at, and and shared in a way that will put a smile on your face. I was not surprised to learn she won awards for doing humorous speeches. That skill shows here. Each chapter stands alone making the book perfect for today’s busy lifestyle. Having a tough moment? Try taking a 5 – 10 minute break to read a single hilarious chapter to lift those spirits. As I read, I found myself thinking time and time again, what great fodder these chapters would be for a stand-up comedy routine.
Be Glad You Can’t Take it With You – “If you’re ever tasked with cleaning out your parents’ home, I can almost guarantee that as you’re working you’ll be repeating the following mantra: ‘I will never do this to my children. I will never do this to my children.’ And while you’re chanting, you’ll be filling boxes with everything you want to keep.”
May I Speak to a Real Person, Please? – Ahh speaking to those recordings, “Now we spend our days emailing faceless companies, being put on hold by people who may or may not go to lunch while we wait, live chatting on our computer with technicians who can type faster than we can and talking to recordings, my personal favorite.”
Vexation and Obfuscation in Communication – I know I’m tired of trying to read legalese. “As it is my best translation of any financial document I get in the mail is, ‘Oh! Is that you, customer? We didn’t really think anyone would read this far.”
Lake Heyhowareya – “The whole ritual [of greeting someone] is so automatic that I can envision my coming across someone who’s just fallen off a ladder and saying, “Heyhowareya.”
A great read to help you let go of those frustrations and find a way to just laugh at them. I highly recommend it.