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This Damn House: My Subcontract With America

2 reviews
Margo Kaufman

Dell, 1997

Read this before buying that cute "Fixer-Upper"
If you are shopping for a house, or considering a renovation this book is the perfect Caveat Emptor (Buyer Beware). Picture your dream house knee deep in McDonald's wrapper as your contractor explains why they are 6 months behind schedule. This Damn House will be able to provide laughter through your tears of frustration in dealing with the demons of home repair. The perfect housewarming gift. ...

1-800-Am-I-Nuts

1 review
Margo Kaufman

Random House, 1993

no title
Very cute, enjoyable, at times funny, book of columns written about the author's life, and American culture, a la Erma Bombeck, but with more truth and depth. I liked it a lot.

Clara: The Story of the Pug Who Ruled my Life

89 reviews
Margo Kaufman

Plume, 1999

i owe so much to this book.
After stumbling upon this book in a tiny country bookshop, i read it in just a few days and fell deeply in love with pugs. i was completely charmed my the author's dogs, especially Clara, and soon i had rescued my own little black pug from a shelter. My pug goes with me everywhere, and as the author states, "is living proof that god has a sense of humor." these little dogs make me laugh every ...