A Jewish man with parents alive is a fifteen-year-old boy and will remain a fifteen-year old boy until they die. -Philip Roth
A blend of classic moral proverbs, witty jokes and animated curses, The Big Little Book of Jewish Wit and Wisdom offers the spirit of ancient traditions and modern day humor to help you reflect on life's everyday encounters and conflicts. Create your own "Jewish" take on life with chapters on Religion and Spirituality, Love, Food and Drink, Curses and Insults, and, of course, Jewish Mothers. With everything from thought provoking quotes by such prominent Jewish scholars as Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud and Elie Wiesel to engaging meditations by Gertrude Stein and Marcel Proust to humorous quips by entertainers like Woody Allen, Roseanne Barr and Mel Brooks, The Big Little Book of Jewish Wit and Wisdom offers a rich selection drawn from a wealth of both classic and contemporary sources. Whether you are looking for an inspiring quote, a juicy curse or a traditional blessing, The Big Little Book of Jewish Wit and Wisdom has a wise, humorous or inspirational comment for every occasion. And it's the perfect gift-even for the toughest of Jewish mothers.
