Praying for Mrs. Mombasa, Doug Brendel
Praying for Mrs. Mombasa, Doug Brendel
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Praying for Mrs. Mombasa

Author: Doug Brendel

Narrator: Doug Brendel

Unabridged: 8 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/29/2021


Synopsis

A rollicking comedy ... an irreverent look at how hope works. This story also messes with our tendency to stereotype people. Among the characters: a Mexican, a Scandinavian, an African, a Korean, and a Samoan, to name a few. A funny story, edgy in places.

"A surreal, riotous trip" —Dogtown Books, Gloucester MA

"A bawdy, tender, philosophical romp" —Vicki H., MA

"Seriously funny ... One of the most thought-provoking novels I've ever read ... A page-turner with short bursts of fun and surprises" —David B., VA

"Hilariously funny ... A must read." —Barbara B., MA

"What a ride! It made me chuckle out loud" —Nikki M., MA

"Funny and philosophical ... Clever, witty, and surprisingly thought-provoking ... A winner of a book!" —Trina S., MA

"An utterly novel novel, stage-directed to vivid effect" —Sharon J., MA

"This book disassembles predictability." —Gordon H., MA

"A fascinating way of seeing the world. Fasten your seatbelt. It’s a fun ride" —Brad C., MA

"Very witty. The story moves right along.... The element of surprise never disappoints" —Roy N., OH

"A fun read with memorable characters and snappy dialog.... You’ll want to keep turning the page!" —Karl K., MA

"Consistently entertaining and surprising.... Eccentric characters ... very unique, eccentric and humorous ... You are never sure what will happen next but it is fun and satisfying" —Chris F., MA

Reviews

Goodreads review by Reader on December 13, 2021

I am a huge fan of Dave Barry. The humor, sarcasm… everything he puts on paper makes me laugh out loud. I also need to give a shout out to the one-and-only Erma Bombeck. Her book, “Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession,” made me laugh before I wore the badge of Mom. That badge is given to those w......more

Goodreads review by Suze on November 07, 2021

There is a delightful, self-deprecating cheekiness from the narrator/author who continually tells us why this novel would be so much worse as a play, yet keeps having characters step out of their situation to directly address the audience in monologue form. Tackling the complex and controversial wor......more