Magic Fishing Panties
by Kimberly Dalferes
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Pub Date Jul 20 2015 | Archive Date May 09 2016
Description
Have you taken to blaming the little people for
stealing all the things you can’t find, like the damn Chico’s gift card you are
100% sure you left on the dresser? When you take off your bra, is it as if an
airbag has deployed? Have you more than once started a sentence with the phrase
“Back when I was in school…”? If you answered yes to any of these questions,
welcome to the middle-aged cheap seats. Magic Fishing Panties is the follow-up
to Dalferes’ debut book I Was in Love With a Short Man Once. This collection of
humorous tales offers new perspective from the self-proclaimed crazy Southern
Irish gal and recent inductee into “Club 50.” Rather than wallow in the
self-pity often induced by sagging jaw lines, empty nests, and menopause, the
author offers colorful depictions of life in the middle. You will find yourself
contemplating: • How would you react to being in public during an earthquake?
Oh, and you’re naked. • The wedding starts in five minutes and your best friend
needs to pump her breast milk, but all the bathrooms are occupied. Where should
she go to quickly resolve her situation? • You are depressed and alone on your
39th birthday. What do you do? Hint: tattoo anyone? You’ll come to know Kimba
as a true gal pal, someone who will gladly lend you her size 11 black boots,
favorite red coat, and anything else you might need to rule the world – with
the exception of her magic fishing panties. Because letting you borrow those
would be a little weird, don’t ya think?
Advance Praise
"I don't know how Dalferes does it, but she
manages to not only make you feel like you are in the room with her, but also
that you want to jump in the car and join her next escapade."- Renee Gilda
"I would never have picked this book for myself. And that would have been a tragedy. I'm not really the core audience for this, as I'm not a woman of "that age" yet. But I honestly don't care. It's brilliant. I want to hug the author, and then go do shots."- Sheri
“In the vein of Erma Bombeck, Dalferes presents her second collection of essays for gals of a ‘certain age.’ Like I Was In Love With a Short Man Once, gal readers get to stand in front of funhouse mirrors and laugh at the foibles of joining ‘Club 50.’ One word of warning: Gals, be sure you use the bathroom before you settle in to read. You know what I mean. *wink wink*” —Betsy Ashton, Author of the Mad Max series
“Funny, talented, and so relatable, Kimba Dalferes’ new book is a must-read! She shares her hilarious adventures in a way that makes you wish you were there. The tattoo story is hysterical, and has one of my favorite lines, ‘What's needed here is a spectacularly immature act.’ I snort-laughed my wine out of my nose, but it was the most fun I'd had all day. GET THIS BOOK and settle in for an afternoon of unbridled belly laughs!” —Vikki Claflin, Author, Shake Rattle & Roll With It: Living & Laughing with Parkinson's
“Magic Fishing Panties is a candid and hilarious collection of stories about life in the middle years. Kimberly Dalferes is truly remarkable for her ability to take even the most mundane human moments and turn them into life lessons that are both funny and captivating in the way they remind us of the connectedness that we all share.” —Marquita Herald, Author, The Resilient Living Collection
"I would never have picked this book for myself. And that would have been a tragedy. I'm not really the core audience for this, as I'm not a woman of "that age" yet. But I honestly don't care. It's brilliant. I want to hug the author, and then go do shots."- Sheri
“In the vein of Erma Bombeck, Dalferes presents her second collection of essays for gals of a ‘certain age.’ Like I Was In Love With a Short Man Once, gal readers get to stand in front of funhouse mirrors and laugh at the foibles of joining ‘Club 50.’ One word of warning: Gals, be sure you use the bathroom before you settle in to read. You know what I mean. *wink wink*” —Betsy Ashton, Author of the Mad Max series
“Funny, talented, and so relatable, Kimba Dalferes’ new book is a must-read! She shares her hilarious adventures in a way that makes you wish you were there. The tattoo story is hysterical, and has one of my favorite lines, ‘What's needed here is a spectacularly immature act.’ I snort-laughed my wine out of my nose, but it was the most fun I'd had all day. GET THIS BOOK and settle in for an afternoon of unbridled belly laughs!” —Vikki Claflin, Author, Shake Rattle & Roll With It: Living & Laughing with Parkinson's
“Magic Fishing Panties is a candid and hilarious collection of stories about life in the middle years. Kimberly Dalferes is truly remarkable for her ability to take even the most mundane human moments and turn them into life lessons that are both funny and captivating in the way they remind us of the connectedness that we all share.” —Marquita Herald, Author, The Resilient Living Collection
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781513702452 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Rebecca G, Reviewer
Magic Fishing Panites is a super-fun, light collection of autobiographical short stories and blog posts by Kim Dalferes. Very reminiscent of non-fiction work by Lisa Scottoline, you will be sure to be laughing throughout the entire book. A perfect beach read!
Laura C, Reviewer
This is a great book with a wonderful story and well developed characters. This book will keep you reading long into the night. This was such a great read and full of surprises. I am looking forward to reading the next book by this great author. A Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
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