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Only When I Laugh

Elouise M. Bell

Salt Lake City: Signature Books, 1990

  • Elouise M. Bell: Author
Personal Essay, Humor
If people can "power lunch," how about making room in the work day for a "power-nap"? If women receive flowers in church on Mother's Day, should men receive something along the lines of a garden tool on Father's Day? In the tradition of Garrison Keillor, Elouise Bell tackles timely questions in a way that both celebrates and critiques her culture.
1990 Personal Essay Award, Association for Mormon Letters
  • More information at publisher website
PN 4838 .B45 1990

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