Author

Publication

1990 - Crown Publishers, Inc., New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

44,750 words, Guess

Page Count

179 pages

Physical Format

Hardcover

Identifiers

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Classifications

  • DDC818/.5402
  • LCCPN6231.A43 B37 1990

Alternate Titles

  • Dave Barry turns forty.

Description

Dave Barry Turns 40 is a humor book written by humor Columnist Dave Barry, about turning 40, as well as giving satirical advice on aging.

First Sentence

This quiz is designed to help you get a handle on how far you have progressed toward becoming a grownup, as measured by the Standardized Psychological Maturity Scale, which assesses your maturity level on a scale of zero (Very Immature) to ten (Legally Dead).

Description

If you're too young for a nursing home yet too old to be a rock star, if your marriage is as exciting as scraping grass off the lawnmower blades, then this hilarious book by Pulitzer-Prize-winning columnist and author is for you. Put on your protective eyewear and take a probing look inside your increasingly Spam-like body at: The Midlife (Yawn) Marriage; Wise Financial Planning for Irresponsible Scum Such as Yourself; Sex After 40 (or, Sex? After 40?), and other harsh, but amusing realities that leave you laughing, crying and drooling.

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Other Editions

  • Dave Barry turns 40HardcoverCrown Publishers, Inc.1990-01-01

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