Category: Feelings and Self Help
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Daddy’s on Saturdays
At Daddy’s on Saturdays Girard 1987 Submitter: Truly awful book, weeded out of the [Public Library] collection and finally just weeded out of our used-book sale. The dated illustrations would be enough, but the sexist text just adds spice. Holly: I’ve seen worse (exhibits A and B), but this is definitely…
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God’s Handiwork
If I’m God’s Handiwork, Would Someone Please Explain These Thighs!: Discovering Your Unique Destiny Lechner 2002 Submitter: I work at a public library in a small city in NC. We found this book from 2002 during a recent sweep. I think it’s a good example for your blog because of…
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When Grandpa Died
When Grandpa Died Stevens 1979 Submitter: Aside from the fact that the book cover is wearing out and the pages smell from 40+ years of age, the 70’s clothing made a book with a serious topic somewhat laughable because it looks so dated. Dad in particular is rocking some rad…
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Total Joy = Serving Your Husband
Total Joy Morgan 1976 If you were around in the 1970s, the name Marabel Morgan will probably ring a bell. (We featured her first book the Total Woman a while back, but I think that post bit the dust years ago in one of our migrations.) She was one of…
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Man Hunting
How to Catch a Man Cameron, Parker, Thomas 1979 Ladies, are you desperate to bag a husband? Let this book get you prepared to go into the dating wild and get your trophy. In preparation, this book is all about your checklist before even starting. Lose the weight, make sure…
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Getting High
Getting High How to Really Do It Clark 1983 This guy is here to show you the REAL way to get high. I am sure you will be shocked to discover that this book is about motivation and not controlled substance management. Self-help books, especially for young people, age faster…
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