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If It Was Easy, They’d Call the Whole D*mn Thing a Honeymoon, with Giveaway

October 17, 2011 by Dawn

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If It Was Easy, They'd Call the Whole Damn Thing a HoneymoonReady to laugh?

Jenna McCarthy (not to be confused with a similarly named Jenny) is ready to deliver almost 300 pages of gut-busting-laughter inducing insights in her new book whose title itself had me giggling before I even opened to page one — If It Was Easy, They’d Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon: Living With and Loving the TV-Addicted, Sex-Obsessed, Not-So-Handy Man You Married. Sure, it’s a mouthful to say, but trust me, this book hit my funny bone again and again.

McCarthy’s astute observational skills come together with her natural wit and penchant for dropping an expletive when called upon, and she’s here pointing out all the aspects of marriage that are too often overlooked in those “relationship” books.

I love her realistic take on marriage, and the first instance of a dog-eared page for me came with this statement she makes about the challenges that marriage can bring:

“The problem isn’t him, and it’s not you. The problem is attempting to live in excruciating proximity with another full-size person who can’t read your mind and also isn’t a carbon copy of you.”

Right?! Now, the love that I have for my husband is unquestionable and he’s been my partner in life for almost half of my life. That doesn’t mean that I don’t have a laundry list of things that drive me batty about him, too.

Thankfully, McCarthy is the kind of person who understands that sentiment, and she can write about her darling husband in a way that acknowledges the love she has for him and the insanity that she feels at some aspects of their life.

Here in bullet form are some additional topics that were worthy of a folded corner:

  • the correlation between housework and sex in a marriage
  • Male Pattern Blindness, which you might experience when you hear your husband say, “Honey, where is [fill in any household item]
  • the joys of sharing a bathroom with your husband
  • female friendships vs. male friendships
  • prepping for a family trip, also known as one person planning for days and packing for self and children, while another person “throws some things in a bag” minutes before getting in the car

Seriously, I could go on and on, this book had me laughing so hard that I dog-eared at least half of it! Be prepared for (what I deem) a healthy dose of profanity, a mess of bordering-on-TMI declarations, and a barrel of laughs. There were moments during this reading where I was stared at on the bus (the cover image is awesome) and other times when I had to close the book to just put my head into my hands out of sheer relief that I am not alone in my perceptions and experiences in marriage.

If It Was Easy, They’d Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon is the book I’ll be giving to all my friends who I know will appreciate the humor and perspective!

If you’ve got a few minutes and want to laugh, you have to check out Jenna McCarthy and her hubby in the official book trailer, guaranteed to make you laugh!

If you want in on the hilarity, please leave a comment here to win one of two copies of If It Was Easy, They’d Call the Whole Damn Thing a Honeymoon. Open to U.S. and Canada residents. We’ll announce the winners on 10/31.

  • If you’re looking for parenting advice, the giveaway for If I Have to Tell You One More Time is still open through October 23.
  • The winner of The Kitchen Counter Cooking School is #18 Tammy Gordon.

5 Minutes for Books reviewer Dawn loves her husband and children more than she can express, even if they all seem to drive her crazy. The fun of their lives is often chronicled on her blog, my thoughts exactly.

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115 Comments

  1. heather says

    October 31, 2011 at 8:42 pm

    would love to read.

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  2. Ed Nemmers says

    October 31, 2011 at 7:12 pm

    I love the title of this book!

    Reply
  3. Mary Eddy says

    October 31, 2011 at 11:28 am

    From the little glimpse into this book, it looks like there will be so much I can relate to and I hope to win. I could use a good laugh!

    Reply
  4. Tarah says

    October 31, 2011 at 10:51 am

    I’d love to win this book – it sounds funny!

    Reply
  5. James Coyne says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:24 am

    Sounds like an interesting read

    Reply
  6. TheBargainBabe says

    October 31, 2011 at 12:06 am

    Looks like my kind of book–funny and down to earth. 🙂 Thank you for a chance to win it!

    Reply
  7. Suzie G. says

    October 30, 2011 at 10:00 pm

    I’m getting married in a few months and this looks like a hilarious book!

    Reply
  8. Brittney House says

    October 30, 2011 at 9:38 pm

    I would love to win this!!

    Reply
  9. Angela Winesburg says

    October 30, 2011 at 8:36 pm

    I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  10. Pauline M says

    October 30, 2011 at 6:14 pm

    Jenna McCarthy is a riot and always great for a good laugh!

    Reply
  11. erma says

    October 30, 2011 at 2:36 pm

    This looks like it will be funny.

    Reply
  12. Dara Nix says

    October 30, 2011 at 1:59 pm

    This sounds like a fabulously funny read! I’d LOVE to win a copy!

    Reply
  13. Carla Pullum says

    October 30, 2011 at 1:09 pm

    Can’t wait to read it!
    Carla
    cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  14. Jen says

    October 30, 2011 at 1:14 am

    Sounds like a funny ready – would love to win it!

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  15. Daniel M says

    October 29, 2011 at 8:40 pm

    sounds like a fun one!

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  16. Ambre W. says

    October 29, 2011 at 7:51 pm

    Looks funny!

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  17. Terra Eash says

    October 29, 2011 at 4:14 pm

    I’d like to win a copy. Thanks!

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  18. Megan Earley says

    October 28, 2011 at 4:13 pm

    I need a good laugh and this looks like the perfect book!
    mearley1979 at gmail dot com

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  19. Jamie Brigham says

    October 28, 2011 at 2:59 pm

    I would love to win this now that you explain how funny it is, I have never heard of it, but I love comedic books, movies etc and this books sounds so up my alley

    Reply
  20. Jason says

    October 28, 2011 at 11:42 am

    This book sounds hilarious and useful! Thanks for the chance

    jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com

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  21. Melissa says

    October 27, 2011 at 9:12 pm

    Heard about this book on a podcast while blitz-shopping through Costco yesterday (at least I was without kids and could actually tune out humans & tune into a podcast!) and would love a copy.

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  22. Anne says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:42 pm

    a little marriage humor will do anyone good! I’m going to have to wishlist it in case I don’t win!

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  23. Jen Shirley says

    October 27, 2011 at 12:14 am

    Sounds like a fun read! Thanks…

    Reply
  24. Niecey Docherty says

    October 26, 2011 at 10:41 pm

    I could certainly do with some more laughter in my life!

    Reply
  25. kathy pease says

    October 26, 2011 at 6:29 pm

    Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in 🙂
    kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com

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  26. Barb says

    October 26, 2011 at 4:17 pm

    Speaking as someone who just got married, I think this book is for me!

    Reply
  27. Amy says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    This books sounds like it is so funny, can’t wait to read it.

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      October 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm

      Congrats, you’re the other of our winners! Please email me your mailing info at morninglightmama(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!

      Reply
  28. Stacey says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:12 pm

    I have seen this book and can’t wait to read it. Great prize.

    Reply
    • Dawn says

      October 30, 2011 at 4:35 pm

      Congrats, you’re one of our winners! Please email me your mailing info at morninglightmama(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!

      Reply
  29. Ali says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I am pregnant right now and need a good book to read, one that is funny is a blessing.

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  30. Deb says

    October 26, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    This sounds like a great book to read. Love to read funny books.

    Reply
  31. karenk says

    October 26, 2011 at 2:45 pm

    thanks for the chance to read this one 🙂

    Reply
  32. Nicole C. says

    October 26, 2011 at 8:12 am

    I would love to read this book.

    Reply
  33. tracey johnson says

    October 25, 2011 at 10:28 pm

    thank you

    Reply
  34. April bever says

    October 25, 2011 at 8:10 pm

    Looks really funny, Thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  35. Terra Heck says

    October 24, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I’d absolutely love to read this book. Thanks.

    Reply
  36. Karen Gonyea says

    October 23, 2011 at 3:01 pm

    Sounds funny 🙂

    Reply
  37. JUNE says

    October 23, 2011 at 7:22 am

    Too funny, this book describes my ex-husband to the T, should be pretty funny reading.

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  38. Angela says

    October 23, 2011 at 2:06 am

    this is a book that I would really enjoy. thanks!

    Reply
  39. melissa n says

    October 22, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    this sounds like the funniest book!! thanks for the chance!

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  40. Jill says

    October 22, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I need all the laughs I can get after the summer we have had.

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  41. angie says

    October 22, 2011 at 7:08 pm

    This looks terrific.

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  42. Stephanie says

    October 22, 2011 at 12:26 am

    Sounds like a great book!
    stef_ray at hotmail dot com

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  43. Don D says

    October 21, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Looks hilarious…I would love to win.

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  44. Christina G. says

    October 21, 2011 at 1:45 am

    This sounds like a fun book. Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  45. Ellen C. says

    October 20, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    I’d like to win this. thanks for the chance.

    Reply
  46. Erin says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:44 pm

    This book sounds great! Probably a good reminder that when the going gets tough, it’s best to have a laugh!

    Reply
  47. Desmond says

    October 20, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Count me in, please!

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  48. Lori Hart says

    October 20, 2011 at 1:42 pm

    This sounds great. Thanks!

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  49. MEG says

    October 20, 2011 at 12:01 pm

    This looks like a great book. Thanks!

    Reply
  50. Valerie Taylor Mabrey says

    October 20, 2011 at 4:51 am

    yeah i would like to win too
    vmkids3 at msn dot com

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  51. Krystal says

    October 20, 2011 at 2:31 am

    This sounds like a fun book! I would love to read it and share it with my sisters. 🙂

    Reply
  52. Staci A says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    This sounds like a great read and perfect for a day when I need a good laugh.

    Reply
  53. Simone says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:22 pm

    This book sounds hilarious! I would love to win a copy.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  54. renee walters says

    October 19, 2011 at 9:17 pm

    I would love to win this! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
    Renee Walters
    [email protected]

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  55. maria gabriel says

    October 19, 2011 at 8:28 pm

    Looks like a light, funny read! I’d love to win thanks for the opportunity.

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  56. Mary Ward says

    October 19, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    This sounds like a totally fun book to read.

    Reply
  57. Idaho Jill says

    October 19, 2011 at 6:50 pm

    This looks hilarious!

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  58. Liz says

    October 19, 2011 at 2:30 pm

    This sounds great. Thanks!

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  59. Angela says

    October 19, 2011 at 10:15 am

    This book sounds halarious, thanks for the chance to win it!

    Reply
  60. nan says

    October 18, 2011 at 10:24 pm

    thanks for the chance
    nannypanpan at gmail.com

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  61. Julia says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:24 pm

    This sounds hilarious.

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  62. Amy says

    October 18, 2011 at 7:27 pm

    I would love to read this. I need lots of humor each day!!

    Reply
  63. Greta says

    October 18, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    This sounds like my kind of book!

    Reply
  64. LaVonne says

    October 18, 2011 at 12:30 pm

    This sounds like a funny book to to share. Thanks!

    Reply
  65. Auriette says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:59 am

    This book sounds funny and insightful. I have a cousin who’s getting married next month, and if I read it really carefully, and keep it new-looking, I could give it as part of her gift. It sounds like something a young bride should read. 🙂

    Reply
  66. Chava says

    October 18, 2011 at 9:02 am

    I hope I win.

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  67. Anita Yancey says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I’d enjoy reading this funny book. Please enter me. Thanks!

    ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net

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  68. Vilmarys says

    October 18, 2011 at 8:36 am

    Sounds so funny…I would love to read this. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  69. Crystal says

    October 18, 2011 at 1:57 am

    Great review, I am looking forward to reading this book. My 16 year relationship is awesome but not always easy..to laugh at the normal things in marriage, that aren’t so funny at the time sounds like fun..thanks!!

    Reply
  70. sofia says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:43 pm

    OMG the trailer is hilarious! I even posted it on facebook so all my friends could see it. Best part = when she’s taking a bath and he walks in to go to the bathroom

    Reply
  71. Ruthie B says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:37 pm

    Oh my gosh, my 32 year old single daughter is in her first long term, committed relationship & so needs this! Thanks for the chance!

    ruthiekb7ATyahooDOTcom

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  72. Tracy S says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:23 pm

    Sounds like a hilarious book!

    I agree with whoever said that the outtakes were even funnier than the video.

    Reply
  73. Michelle says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    Sounds like THE perfect read! I can’t wait to get my hands on it!

    Reply
  74. Cindi says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:33 pm

    We have been married for 25 years and I could use a lot of humor right now…
    Seriously, I need this book as therapy!
    Thanks, Cindi

    Reply
  75. Liz says

    October 17, 2011 at 8:23 pm

    Sounds to be a fun book. Thanks for chance to have.

    Reply
  76. Beth C says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:38 pm

    I would enjoy this book. Thanks!

    Reply
  77. Linda Kish says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:24 pm

    This sounds so funny. I’d love to read it.

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

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  78. Rebecca says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:23 pm

    Jenny is hilarious! Definitely a must read for any married person (I might just pick up a copy for my engaged friends, too!)

    Reply
  79. Melissa says

    October 17, 2011 at 6:18 pm

    I loved the trailer! This is definitely going to be a must read for myself & my girlfriends! As they start walking down the aisle I plan on handing out copies! =)

    Reply
  80. Ashleigh says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:49 pm

    This book looks hilariously good!

    Reply
  81. Candy says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:19 pm

    Nothing like a real (funny) look at relationships. Best remedy to marriage…laughter. Hope to win.

    Reply
  82. Tina Michelle says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:02 pm

    This book sounds so fun!

    Reply
  83. Tonya says

    October 17, 2011 at 5:01 pm

    Looking forward to reading this:)

    Reply
  84. Angela says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:33 pm

    I would love to read this!

    Reply
  85. Sharon says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Sounds hilarious!

    Reply
  86. Amy says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    I saw this book and wanted to read it right then!

    Reply
  87. Stacey says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:09 pm

    Would love to add this to my book readings!

    Reply
  88. Alison says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    I want to read this one!

    Reply
  89. Debby says

    October 17, 2011 at 4:08 pm

    Sounds like a funny book

    Reply
  90. Anita Yancey says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:55 pm

    I would love to read this funny and witty book. Please enter me. Thanks!

    Reply
  91. Carol Wong says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:27 pm

    I have got to read this book!

    Reply
  92. Joy says

    October 17, 2011 at 3:18 pm

    I love the title – sounds hilarious (and relatable)!

    Reply
  93. Dana says

    October 17, 2011 at 2:27 pm

    I just love and her wonderful sense of humor! She always has me in stitches just reading her FB updates! Can’t wait to read her book 🙂

    Reply
  94. Tara says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:32 pm

    This is on my must-read list!

    Reply
  95. Tammy says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:30 pm

    Would love to read it.

    Reply
  96. Mia says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:18 pm

    This looks awesome!!!! I could use a GOOD LAUGH! =)

    Reply
  97. tennille says

    October 17, 2011 at 11:15 am

    I’d love to read it. My favourite part of the whole packing for days scenario is when it comes time to leave he says why aren’t you ready? Because I’m doing all the work while you watch football highlights is why!!!!!!

    Reply
  98. elle says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Oh the trailer was so hilarious! My husband is the same way when in the fridge. Drives me nuts!

    Reply
  99. Lauren says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:41 am

    Jenna leaves me in stitches 140 characters at a time on Twitter. I can’t imagine what a whole book would do to me. I look forward to reading it!

    Reply
  100. Tlr says

    October 17, 2011 at 10:15 am

    Cant wait to read it looks funny!

    Reply
  101. CaroleM says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:49 am

    I like the sounds of this book!! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  102. LT says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:37 am

    This sounds very funny! I would love to win a copy!

    Reply
  103. Kristie says

    October 17, 2011 at 9:34 am

    That prepping for a trip sounds JUST like us!! LOL! I would love to read this. Thank you for the chance to win!

    Reply
  104. Jennifer says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:08 am

    This sounds so funny. I am definitely going to try to track a copy down.

    Reply
  105. vickie says

    October 17, 2011 at 7:00 am

    Oh my gosh this sounds hilarious. I want to jump up right now and go get one! The cover alone makes me want to read it! Don’t you love a good book cover? Thanks for introducing me to this author.

    Reply
  106. Mozi Esmes Mom says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:59 am

    I’m interested in reading this!

    janemaritz at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  107. Krista says

    October 17, 2011 at 1:39 am

    Um, yes please! I was just thinking the other day… it’s totally a male trait to be unable to look for something. Even if it’s right in front of you! My boys are 4 and 1 and they have this down already… oy!
    And the packing thing… and then he has the gall to ask why we can’t leave on time??? 😛

    Reply
  108. Lindy says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:46 am

    This book title has popped up a few places for me in my web surfing. But your review has made it a must-read for me. Thanks!

    Reply
  109. Susan P. says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:40 am

    The outtakes are even funnier than the video!

    Reply
  110. Kara says

    October 17, 2011 at 12:29 am

    This sounds so funny!

    Reply

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