Erma Bombeck was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1927. She suffered from a hereditary kidney disease. In spite of that, Erma developed a comic approach to life. In 1971, Erma and her family and moved to Paradise Valley, Arizona. Erma Bombeck wrote about being a mother, wife, journalist, and a woman. She published more than four thousand syndicated columns, wrote 15 best-selling books, and became one of the world's most beloved humorists. In 1996 Erma Bombeck passed away. Her spirit, however, lives on.
1. Forever, Erma: Best-Loved Writing From American's Favorite Humorist
A collection of Erma's columns over the years, and tributes delivered at her memorial service. This entire book is a tribute to Erma Bombeck, and the way she could use humor to make us feel better about everything in our lives.
2. Eat Less Cottage Cheese And More Ice Cream
This is a hardcover book. I read a review that said, "this makes an excellent small present for a true Bombeck fan or for someone who enjoys a little escape and encouragement."3. When You Look Like Your Passport Photo, It's Time to Go Home
Erma Bombeck describes her travels around the world with family. A giddy guided tour of the global village, this is travel writing as only Erma Bombeck could write it. Erma Bombeck makes you look at the strange and wonderful world of travel through her humorous eyes. a New York Times bestseller and the sixth biggest selling nonfiction book of 1991.4. Motherhood: The Second Oldest Profession
This book spent an entire year as #1 on The New York Times bestseller list. If you are a mother, will be a mother, or had a mother, you'll enjoy this book.5. Family - The Ties that Bind...And Gag!
A family reunion is the background for Erma Bombeck's funny recollections of raising a family.6. If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries What Am I Doing in the Pits?
A collection of Erma Bombeck's newspaper columns from the 1970s.