Rating:  - A Festivus Miracle
Allen Salkin shows us the many ways that Frank Constanza's holiday has become such an important event for growing numbers of people every year. The author shows that Festivus is so much more than simply Feats of Strength and Airing of Grievances. The books offers recipes and other hints to help enjoy the best Festivus ever. This book is a sure fire hit, a hilariously wry treatment of a pop culture phenonema, one that that will help Festivus continue to thrive. The only thing missing is The Festivus Pole which, apparently spawned by the author's book, is now for sale at "TheFestivusPole" with the entire package you'll be sure to enjoy a Festivus Miracle.
Rating: - Festivus Yes! Bagels No!
As anyone who has seen the Seinfield episode entitled, "The Strike," knows, Festivus is, was and will always be a holiday invented by George's father as a reaction against the commercialization of Christmas. For me and thousands (probably not tens of thousands), it has struck a chord and every December 23rd, we make sure the aluminum pole is up while we list our grievances and test our strength.
Allen Salkin has done a fantastic job of combining the lore and myth of Festivus with the truth and background of this mysterious, now-not-so-fictional holiday. (It turns out that some the co-creators of that particular Seinfeld episode had some family history around this important addition to the Winter Solstice calendar!)
As Festivus gains in popularity and contributions to the Human Fund overflow, I predict that this book will be a key addition to the religious doctrine of this solemn holiday.
Final disclosure/correction -- While I have some grievances, I never told anyone that I wanted my wife to get rid of her stuffed Tigers!
Rating: - A good book for the rest of us...
I have in my paws a brand new copy of Festivus. It is very, very funny. I especially like the fact that the tone is wry (the author knows a bit too much about Festivus, and he knows he knows too much). The editorial comments--particularly under the picture of the poor cat with the lion cut--are very welcome indeed. Lord knows why people celebrate Festivus, but this book shows that they really do. Read all about it. Also, the book would make a good gift for people you like but doen't want to spend much on. Obviously, Seinfeld fans will eat it up.
Rating: - Everything you want to know about the holiday for the restivus
Festivus isn't just a holiday book, it is a cult classic. Forget about buying holly and a wreath this year, just get this book and your whole idea about the holidays will transform into something hilarious. Seriously, this book will make you cry with laughter and could end all of your "holiday blues".
Rating: - Pant-wetting funniness!
Seriously, you'll need to be wearing a Depends (make that two) whilst reading this book! Allen Salkin and Jerry Stiller make a great comedic duo. After I read the book I read Allen Salkin's blog- this guy is hilarious! I am totally going to have my own Festivus party now. I need to train for thumb wrestling (read the book and you'll understand) Festivus for the rest of us!
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