Review of The Bad Day Book

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Review of The Bad Day Book

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[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Bad Day Book" by Amilee Weaver Selfridge.]
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inevitably, everyone has had good days and bad days. Laughter is one way to lessen the downcast that comes with bad-day experiences. Through her compilation of real-life stories, Amilee Weaver Selfridge birthed The Bad Day Book. A safe space where people can funnily share their bad day experiences and laugh at stories of bad days. With short, funny, and entertaining stories from different authors, Amilee reminds us that a laugh may just be all we need to turn around a bad day!

There are so many lovely and positive attributes to this book. I applaud the ingenuity of the author for creating a safe space where people can share their bad experiences, have a good laugh, and get some emotional respite. The narrations are not just restricted to funny stories but also include embarrassing ones as well, and the author created a safe space to share them all. However, the author was also sensitive enough to draw a line between bad-day stories and terrible-day stories. Terrible-day stories are delicate to joke about. The stories were short.

The longest length any story can be would be five pages. Everything about the book alludes to a free, non-judgmental, and funny ambiance and feel. This includes the cartoony graphics included occasionally, the font of the book, and the hilarious chapter titles. Who would not snicker at the title "The Dubble Bubble Bubblegum Caper"?

I appreciate how the author structured the book. The book is divided into ten sections. The basis for the division is well thought out and in no way random. For instance, stories under "Schooled in Life" all talked about school and the bad experiences individuals have had in the educational system, either as teachers or students.

There was nothing to dislike about this book. I found a few errors in it, and it was professionally edited. For me, the stories not only entertained readers but also gave some consolation that bad days do not last forever and we are not alone in our experiences. This book contains a lot of positives, and I truly enjoyed it, so I rate this book 5 out of 5 stars. I recommend this book to people who enjoy reading funny stories, short tales, and real-life stories.

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Post by Miracle Oge Adaeze »

"Everything about the book alludes to a free, non-judgmental, and funny ambiance and feel." This means anyone and everyone can read this book. This was a brilliant approach by the author. Thank you for your honest review.
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What an interesting concept. Taking everyone’s bad day stories and presenting them in a way to improve how others feel about bad days when they experience them. Great review.
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This seems like a delightful collection that offers a breath of fresh air on those tough days we all encounter. It's incredible how humor can turn around a bad day, and this book does just that by providing a safe space for people to share their funny and sometimes embarrassing stories. I also appreciate the author's sensitivity in distinguishing between bad-day and terrible-day stories. Thank you for sharing this insightful review.
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Your detailed and positive feedback has given me great insight into the book's unique qualities and overall appeal. Your review has convinced me that this book is a must-read, and I can't wait to dive into its funny and heartwarming stories. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and recommendations.
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