The Facts of Life: And Other Dirty Jokes
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| Author | Willie Nelson |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Subject | Autobiography |
| Publisher | Random House |
Publication date | April 4, 2003 |
| Media type | Print (Hardcover, Paperback) |
| Pages | 248 pages |
| ISBN | 978-0375758607 |
| Preceded by | Willie: An Autobiography |
| Followed by | Farm Aid: A Song for America |
The Facts of Life: And Other Dirty Jokes is a memoir written by American country music singer-songwriter Willie Nelson, published by Random House.
Content
Co-written by Nelson and Larry McMurtry, the book was published by Random House on April 8, 2003.[1] The publication consists in biographical material from Nelson, not ordered chronologically, with a series of anechdotes of his early life and life as a musician. The material is complemented by the addition of lyrics, pictures from Nelson's youth and the inclusion of jokes.[2]
Reception
Publishers Weekly delivered a faborable review, commenting on its Non sequitur-style "Fans and readers with ADD will love it".[3] Austin Chronicle opined "There's not much in the author's way with a phrase, but this is still a fun, quick read".[2] Entertainment Weekly rated the book "B-", describing Nelson's writing as sometimes "loose to the point of laziness".[4]
References
- ↑ "The Facts of Life And Other Dirty Jokes". Barnes & Noble (Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc). Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Renshaw, Jerry (January 18, 2002). "The Facts of Life and Other Dirty Jokes". Austin Chronicle (Austin Chronicle Corp). Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ↑ "The Facts of Life: And Other Dirty Jokes". Publisher's Weekly. PWxyz, LLC. Retrieved April 16, 2014.
- ↑ Valby, Karen (February 8, 2002). "The Facts of Life: And Other Dirty Jokes". Entertainment Weekly (Entertainment Weekly Inc). Retrieved April 16, 2014.
