Anyone who is in tune with the times knows that Snow White took refuge with seven vertically challenged men, that Little Red Riding Hood, her grandma and the cross-dressing wolf set up an alternative household based on mutual respect and cooperation, that Goldilocks was a rogue biologist who specialised in the study of anthropomorphic bears, that the Frog Prince was not a prince at all, but a middle-aged, balding real estate developer with plans to drain the pond, and that the Emperor was not naked, but merely endorsing a clothing-optional lifestyle.

You didn't know that? You mean that you or your children were lulled to sleep by classic bedtime stories that are discriminatory, prejudiced and demeaning to witches, animals, giants, dwarfs, goblins and fairies everywhere? Now, at last, you can remedy this cultural defect by reading 'Politically Correct Bedtime Stories' by James Finn Garner, and find out what really happened when Jack climbed the beanstalk, when Cinderella went to the ball and when the wolf tried to blow down the houses of the Three Little Pigs.

After all, if you were brought up on all that racist, sizeist, ethnocentrist reading matter, then you most certainly need to be made aware of the dangers, in these sensitive modern times, of expressing any kind of opinion at all.

'Politically Correct Bedtime Stories' is a great read, particularly if, like me, you're totally bowel-drained at having to address a human-being who's in charge of a meeting as a 'chair'. Personally, I'm all for The Big Bad Wolf gobbling Little Red Riding Hood, and blow the consequences.

James Garner goes beyond the call of duty for both humor and sensitivity in "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories." From the chauvinistic, sexist wolf to the enterprising troll, Rumpelstiltskin, you will shed tears of laughter reading this book cover to cover in one sitting.

I reallllly enjoyed reading Garner's book "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" because he takes stories that we have all grown up with and revamps them to appeal to the modern reader. I think its fascinating how he can take something from the past and recreate it to critique modern society. The book is veryyyy enjoyable, and I doubt there is anyone who won't find him/herself laughing out loud at AT LEAST one moment in the book! For all of those who think that fairy tales are very basic and only appeal to the younger generation, think again! Garner is very witty and, if you enjoy his politically correct versions, read Bettelheim's interpretations as well..you'll find yourself even more shocked and surprised. :)

I found this book to be a little to graffic to read to my children. My kids are coming to the age where they are ready for fairy tales, but I don't think that I want them to learn about such topics before they are drinking out of cups without lids on them. If James Finn Garner intended this book for children rather than a mens bathroom at a truck stop, then he intends to raise his children in a different manner than my wife and I. Some day my children will be ready to learn about sexuality and the humor behind it, but I think when that day comes they will be reading beyond the three little pigs and little red riding hood.

Amusing retellings of the most familiar fairy-tales: Snow White (the dwarves become "vertically-challenged"), The Pied Piper of Hamiln (Hamlin has "ethno-religious diversity"), Goldilocks and the Three Bears (who live together "anthropomorphically in a little cottage as a neuclear family"), etc, etc, etc. The humor wears thin after a few tales, which are reasonably short, so this works best as a bathroom book. Not for children, as they would ask far too many questions.

this book is for adults, it has adult humor. The reason you found it too graphic to read to your kids is because it is not for them.

Politically Correct Bedtime Stories is a classic example of the way society's turn to political correctness can in turn ruin our cherished tales. The storyline is altered which takes away from the ending and leaves the reader thinking "this story was much better the first time I heard it."

Loved this! Could not put it down...and the three pigs...can we ever think the same about that great story from our youth again?! So what if the endings have been changed, it just gives the point added strength that when we become so obsessed with "correctness" what we get is not always the best and meaning then does indeed become lost. Hope to get more "spin" on tales that I grew up with!

In a time when everything is trying to become politcally correct, it's not amazing that this book, "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" came out earlier. This book takes the politically incorrectness attitude of our beloved children stories and rewrites them in a witty manner parallel to that of one of Dennis Miller's Rant. I mean the ability to take the cute three little pigs and turn them into an oppressed society of quadreped swine who liberate themselves from the tyrannical strangle hold of the wolf shows character but saterizes our please-everyone society that is just a facad for a totalitarianism, capitalistic, imperialistic nation that plans to put the world in a testicular, death grip that turns you blue triggering every nerve ending. Or maybe it's just a hilarious book. That's just what I think; I could be wrong

Dr. James Finn Cotter, professor of English at Mount Saint Mary College has done a remarkable job translating one of the most difficult works of literature in the world. He carries the reader page by page through the Divine Comedy and keeps the ancient feel alive. The book is easy to read and I would greatly recommend it to any person studying the arts.

"Apocalypse Wow!" is probably the funniest book I have read so far this year. Garner totally debunks every apoclayptic prophecy and superstition from The Revalation to Nostradamus by sarcastically pretending to believe them. This book was an incredibly light read, I read it cover to cover at a coffee shop near my college. I think this is a vastly underrated book. I hadn't even heard of it until I noticed it on the library shelf as having a catchy title.

I would say this book is a hilarious and engaging work of common sense and skepticism in society obsessed with the "X-Files" and "Unexplained Mysteries". I found particularly funny the way he parodied the obsession with names and prophecy by rearranging names in the book (i.e. Nostradamus = Stud Oarsman, Roast Us Damn!) No supersition or archaic belief is spared here, including UFOs, reincarnation, or the lost city of Atlantis.

Perhaps the only downfall of this book was the last chapter, which was somewhat anticlimactic and didn't cover anything previous chapters already didn't. But a great book nonetheless.

I highly recommend this book to any skeptic with a sense of humor.

Chris

James Garner, "Jimo" to those who know his secrets, doesn't just write satirically, he lives that way. His jaded eye allows us all to see our own silly reflections in his writing. "Apocalypse Now" is honestly funny. Maybe it was released too early, as this book about the hoopla surrounding the new millenium actually gets funnier (and more "true"?) the closer we get to THAT DAY. Of course, no one can quite agree on when THAT DAY will come. You've gotta read the book so you can make an informed, personal choice of how, and when, to meet your fate. I'll probably be in bed. Read it, if for no other reason than you'll learn the definition of "Pole Shift" - it has me chuckling months later.

The book's setting is Chicago, Illinois. The author is the main character and parades around Chicago to learn about the Apocalypse and the signs that hint the end. He starts the book by explaining the philosophy of other prophets such as the well known Nostradamus.He explains the different dates of Apocalypse according to Nostradamus' most famous book.

In search of an answer James Finn Garner read books written by philosophers who tried to predict the end of the world.He tries to prove the theory of several different philosophers. While attempting to prove the theories of the philosophers right he also realizes that they are also absolutely inaccurate. James Finn Garner also conducted a tiring but hilarious analysis of almost every source available for predicting the future, such as boiled tea leaves, crystal balls, and severed donkey heads. Garner looks to uncover the truths behind crop circles, harmonic convergence, and channeling. It was a humorous take on the end of the world. Ganer seems to change a disaster to what one would call a grade A comedy.While using comedy he also may offend some readers as he does insult almost every religion ranging from Christianity to Judaism. Using his politically incorrect gestures he makes a reader laugh. Garner will jump from serious to humor but certain theories maybe confusing for readers as he tends to use scientific terms which a reader would never understand.His book is a comedy but a politically incorrect comedy. The question is why does the cover clearly state a that it is a politically correct story. The book really should never be given to a religous or fanatic person. This book has clearly been written for a person who is not easily affended.

i did not like the book adventures of tom sawyer because i thought the book was to slow. they would carry on and on about things that were not that important. in my opinion i think that junior high kids should read this book. i thought that the book was like a roller coaster because one chapter you start getting to the climax and it just turns on you and goes to something differnt that is not even involved in thier adventure.

This is the first novel that I ever remember reading and thank the lord for Mark Twain and what he did for me. I was amazed, as a young boy of eight, that a book could bring me so much pleasure. I loved the adventure and romance of Twain's world and thirty years later remember the adventures he took me on and the charachters he introduced me to. True, this is not the depth of James Fenimore Cooper, the detail of Clancy, the clarity of thought of Dostoyevsky or even the shock of Steven King, but it is classic American literature and had it not been for Tom and Huck, I may have never learned to love to read as I do. This book should be read by every young person.

I was eager to try this cookbook but have been very disappointed with the recipes I've tried. Most have had little flavor; some have been downright horrible. I don't know if I had the wrong technique, but I've had much better success with other books. I threw this one away.

I have had this book for several years and find the recipes interesting and healthy. As in any book, there are a few that we aren't using regularly, but as a whole, the book is filled with modern, up-dated casserole recipes that are easy to prepare and fun to eat. I especially like her vegetarian recipes and their creative use of ingredients. Don't be afraid of these recipes and enjoy them!

Great book that has France broken down by areas that one can easily tour in short 3-5 day trips. Lists major sites to see along suggested routes. Gives clear directions and small, well detailed maps. Highlights walks, special sites, and recommendations for children. No wineries, hotels, or restaurants.

I looked forward to this book, because I thought "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories" was so funny. This was disappointing. The Rudolph story was okay, and Frosty was okay too, but all in all, the book was a great step down from "Bedtime Stories." Mr. Garner seems to have lost some of his clever wit, and he spends way too much time on Ebenezer Scrooge. That story turns out dry and extremely dull, I muddled through that one, and because Mr. Garner takes such length with it, it turns out to be half of the book. Not funny this time, Mr. Garner. Sorry.