Ready 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.
would love to read.
I love the title of this book!
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!
I’d love to win this book – it sounds funny!
Sounds like an interesting read
Looks like my kind of book–funny and down to earth. 🙂 Thank you for a chance to win it!
I’m getting married in a few months and this looks like a hilarious book!
I would love to win this!!
I would love to win this, thanks for the chance!
Jenna McCarthy is a riot and always great for a good laugh!
This looks like it will be funny.
This sounds like a fabulously funny read! I’d LOVE to win a copy!
Can’t wait to read it!
Carla
cpullum(at)yahoo(dot)com
Sounds like a funny ready – would love to win it!
sounds like a fun one!
Looks funny!
I’d like to win a copy. Thanks!
I need a good laugh and this looks like the perfect book!
mearley1979 at gmail dot com
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
This book sounds hilarious and useful! Thanks for the chance
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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.
a little marriage humor will do anyone good! I’m going to have to wishlist it in case I don’t win!
Sounds like a fun read! Thanks…
I could certainly do with some more laughter in my life!
Thank you for the great giveaway please count me in 🙂
kathypease(at)gmail(dot)com
Speaking as someone who just got married, I think this book is for me!
This books sounds like it is so funny, can’t wait to read it.
Congrats, you’re the other of our winners! Please email me your mailing info at morninglightmama(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!
I have seen this book and can’t wait to read it. Great prize.
Congrats, you’re one of our winners! Please email me your mailing info at morninglightmama(at)gmail(dot)com. Thanks!
I am pregnant right now and need a good book to read, one that is funny is a blessing.
This sounds like a great book to read. Love to read funny books.
thanks for the chance to read this one 🙂
I would love to read this book.
thank you
Looks really funny, Thanks for the chance.
I’d absolutely love to read this book. Thanks.
Sounds funny 🙂
Too funny, this book describes my ex-husband to the T, should be pretty funny reading.
this is a book that I would really enjoy. thanks!
this sounds like the funniest book!! thanks for the chance!
I need all the laughs I can get after the summer we have had.
This looks terrific.
Sounds like a great book!
stef_ray at hotmail dot com
Looks hilarious…I would love to win.
This sounds like a fun book. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’d like to win this. thanks for the chance.
This book sounds great! Probably a good reminder that when the going gets tough, it’s best to have a laugh!
Count me in, please!
This sounds great. Thanks!
This looks like a great book. Thanks!
yeah i would like to win too
vmkids3 at msn dot com
This sounds like a fun book! I would love to read it and share it with my sisters. 🙂
This sounds like a great read and perfect for a day when I need a good laugh.
This book sounds hilarious! I would love to win a copy.
Thanks for the giveaway!
I would love to win this! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Renee Walters
bored2quickly@hotmail.com
Looks like a light, funny read! I’d love to win thanks for the opportunity.
This sounds like a totally fun book to read.
This looks hilarious!
This sounds great. Thanks!
This book sounds halarious, thanks for the chance to win it!
thanks for the chance
nannypanpan at gmail.com
This sounds hilarious.
I would love to read this. I need lots of humor each day!!
This sounds like my kind of book!
This sounds like a funny book to to share. Thanks!
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. 🙂
I hope I win.
I’d enjoy reading this funny book. Please enter me. Thanks!
ayancey(at)dishmail(dot)net
Sounds so funny…I would love to read this. Thanks for the chance!
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!!
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
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
Sounds like a hilarious book!
I agree with whoever said that the outtakes were even funnier than the video.
Sounds like THE perfect read! I can’t wait to get my hands on it!
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
Sounds to be a fun book. Thanks for chance to have.
I would enjoy this book. Thanks!
This sounds so funny. I’d love to read it.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
Jenny is hilarious! Definitely a must read for any married person (I might just pick up a copy for my engaged friends, too!)
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! =)
This book looks hilariously good!
Nothing like a real (funny) look at relationships. Best remedy to marriage…laughter. Hope to win.
This book sounds so fun!
Looking forward to reading this:)
I would love to read this!
Sounds hilarious!
I saw this book and wanted to read it right then!
Would love to add this to my book readings!
I want to read this one!
Sounds like a funny book
I would love to read this funny and witty book. Please enter me. Thanks!
I have got to read this book!
I love the title – sounds hilarious (and relatable)!
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 🙂
This is on my must-read list!
Would love to read it.
This looks awesome!!!! I could use a GOOD LAUGH! =)
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!!!!!!
Oh the trailer was so hilarious! My husband is the same way when in the fridge. Drives me nuts!
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!
Cant wait to read it looks funny!
I like the sounds of this book!! Thanks for the chance!
This sounds very funny! I would love to win a copy!
That prepping for a trip sounds JUST like us!! LOL! I would love to read this. Thank you for the chance to win!
This sounds so funny. I am definitely going to try to track a copy down.
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.
I’m interested in reading this!
janemaritz at yahoo dot com
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??? 😛
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!
The outtakes are even funnier than the video!
This sounds so funny!