Tall Thoughts on Short Order

The author's perspective is intelligent, witty, wry, and heartfelt. I laughed and cried, both in good measure. I absolutely love the book club questions in the back! A truly witty kicker ending; I raise a glass of wine in salute.Growing up in a similar area, I can empathize with the lunch short story. Being the one kid among my circle of friends without the free lunch card, I felt bad that my friends' families were having hardships--1970's in Western PA --casualties of Rust Belt Americana.The author's practicality puts a clear perspective on some of the most difficult of life's experiences -- losing a mother and losing a friend.A great read.

This book is beautifully written, clever, wry, and hilarious. It reminds me of Erma Bombeck's humor about everyday life. Warwick writes about playing basketball in high school, how to avoid paying event parking tickets, and what questions to ask at a book club. But more than anything else, she doesn't pull any punches: she also writes honestly and frankly about her mother's bout with cancer, and the sudden death of a friend. I highly recommend this book.

I loved this book. Very well written, funny, sad, informative! Great job!

As funny as Sedaris and Sarah Vowell, but with a voice all her own, Mary Warwick takes on the struggles of being a tall woman in a world that often comes up short in every way. Wry, wise, heartbreaking and heartbreakingly hilarious, Mary Warwick is a joy to read. Reading her work is like having a good drink with a good friend. Her work makes life less lonely.

short and sweet? NO! tall and quirky? YES!Chock full of insightful wit. What can I say? I laughed. I cried.Drop everything and read this book!