Time Flies by Bill Cosby Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Time Flies
Book Review: Good ol' Bill!
Summary: 5 Stars
Once again, Cosby delights his public with his funny and sensitive prose. In this great book, he manages to turn an otherwise somber subject (that of the approaching of one's final years) into something much less frightening and more understandable. Cosby's humourous writing is the responsible for the book's lightness. At the same time, Dr. Alvin F. Poussaint makes the introduction of Cosby's book, as usual, giving his medical point of view about the biological process which is behind one of humanity's biggest fears. Fortunately, there is "Time Flies" - a book that should be read by anyone who is growing old.Book Review: I was kicked out of the library...
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is so funny, i could not contain myself, i started laughing in the library, i was eventually kicked out!! i have never looked more silly in my life but i walked out giggling and laughing. my roommate says he heard me laughing in my sleep. A graceful book, full of truths handed out as comic situations and dialogue, a must if you need to laugh. and who doesn't these days?Book Review: Is growing old funny?
Summary: 3 Stars
Not really, although some of Cosby's shared lessons are amusing, I just did not find this book as humorous as the others by him that I have recently read. Learning to live with aches and pains, not to mention new dietary habits and a befuddled mind, just isn't as funny as, say, Fat Albert (who may not have reached the "Big-Five-O", considering what he was packing away) or Chocolate Cake for Breakfast (those were the days, right Cos?). Still, Cosby is a funny commentator on life and his observations are worthwhile reading, even if the funnier stuff can be found on his Bill Cosby: 49 routine. Recommended.Book Review: Light, funny, and entertaining
Summary: 4 Stars
While this book is indeed funny, I don't think it is as funny as "Fatherhood". Cosby pokes fun at himself in his new understandings of himself as an American who has reached the "big 5-O". Cosby's storytelling techniques are still at par, but this time around, his stories center on him and not so much on his relationship with family and friends. Cosby is an artist at humorously sharing his own physical and mental self-awareness with the reader. This book is a fast and easy read. There are parts where you will be laughing out loud and parts that you will be truly amused.Book Review: The Joy of Getting Old
Summary: 5 Stars
Bill Cosby is a very perceptive man. In "Time Flies", he makes his observations about getting old. Much like "Fatherhood", this book is laugh out loud funny. This is a great read for young and old.Bill Cosby's has a gift for writing quality comedy. "Times Flies" focuses on several facets of growing old. One of the funniest chapters addresses the complications of adjusting to bifocals. As a former wearer of bifocals, I had a great appreciation of Cosby's view. As somebody that has dietary issues, I also had a great appreciation of his perspective of dieting. Other sections deal with changes in your body and clothes. My only objection is that I feel Alvin Poussaint's introductions are a bit patronizing and annoying. This is a sample of Cosby's wit. And Cosby's wit is worth its price.