Book review by JW - But It’s Okay If I Do It: True Confessions of an Unintentional A$$hole by Shirley Laffa

Book - But It’s Okay If I Do It: True Confessions of an Unintentional A$$hole

Author - Shirley Laffa

Rating - 


Review:

I found Shirley Laffa's book quite funny and her observations spot on. Easy to read, the perfect book to escape the doldrums of daily life. I feel like there is a slight unintentional asshole in all of us but with Ms. Laffa's unique and poignant perspective, you know what, that's okay.


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