Live Right and Find Happiness (Although Beer is Much Faster)

Life Lessons from Dave Barry

By: Dave Barry

Narrated by: Dave Barry

Length: 3 hrs and 39 mins

Publisher's summary

An uproariously funny examination of what one generation can teach to another - or not - from the Pulitzer Prize winner and New York Times - best-selling author of You Can Date Boys When You're Forty and Insane City. During the course of living (mumble, mumble) years, Dave Barry has gained much wisdom* (*actual wisdom not guaranteed), and he is eager to pass it on - to the next generation, the generation after that, and those idiots who make driving to the grocery store in Florida a death-defying experience. In brilliant, brand-new, never-before-published pieces, Dave passes on home truths to his new grandson and to his daughter, Sophie (who will be getting her learner's permit in 2015, the thought of which scares Dave silly).

He explores the hometown of his youth, when all the men went to the city in suits and hats but still seemed to be having un-Mad Men-like fun, and how they turned into the neurotic hover-parents of today. He dives into everything from Google Glass (bottom line: "You feel like an idiot") to why men hate birthdays and anniversaries; from how to speak Spanish to firsthand accounts of the soccer craziness of Brazil and the just-plain-crazy craziness of Putin's Russia, and a lot more besides. By the end, if you do not feel wiser, richer in knowledge, and more attuned to the universe...it wouldn't be surprising. But you'll have had a lot to laugh about!

©2015 Dave Barry (P)2015 Recorded Books

Dave Barry is laugh out loud funny!

The book was hilarious. Classic Dave making you laugh out loud at life's foibles. Highly recommend this book to all!!!

it was amazing

this book is amazing and I have no clue why there is 4 bad reviews because this book is funny and the people who don't like it are probably 5 years old.

This may be the best yet from Dave Barry.

I love Dave Berry's books. This may be the best one I've read so far. If anything can go wrong before a wedding, it goes wrong here. Crazy characters and situations abound. I laughed out loud many times while listening to this Audible book. Keep them coming Mr. Barry, and I'll keep buying them. I never read or listened to a book a second time, but this may be the one I want to hear again! Highly recommend to anyone with a sense of humor.

Another great Dave Barry series of essays

Having Dave narrate his work is an added bonus. The letter to his Grandson is a gem.

Needed 10 more chapters!

Hilarious! And however you say Tinker Bell in Russian! Muck luck? I don't know. ooog!

Amusing Light Fun

I loved listening to Dave Berry reads his funny stories. I think listening instead of reading his material is very satisfying. It is like being at a party and having the best wit all to yourself.

Laugh Out Loud Funny

I was so happy to have found and purchased this audiobook, written and narrated by Dave Barry. I intend to listen to all his others, though I have read a few back before audiobooks were even a thing. I adore Dave Barry because he is HILARIOUS. Who doesn't need authentic, gut busting laughs based on true life stories? It's Dave's authenticity and honesty that make him so funny, and I won't even try to give examples here.

Happiness (at least temporary) found without beer

And it's even funnier with a beer. If you're a Barry fan, you will not be disappointed. If you aren't but want some great lessons on condiments and training your dog, spend the credit!

sobbing laughing several times at work

also found myself involuntarily writing dryly sarcastic work memos. needless to say I had to explain to all my cubicle neighbors what I was listening to and recommended it highly to them. great ab workout.

I love you Dave Barry, BUT . . .

Davey Boy please! No matter how you slice it and serve it up Soccer is b o r I n g! So a whole chapter? Ugh. Spare us.
And Circumcision!? It's so stupid and barbaric and so not humorous in reality. When will nice Jewish people get over it!? I feel sorry for your grandson!
Otherwise. . . very funny! As usual. :-)