• RED RIBBON WINNER, 2015 Wishing Shelf Book AwardsIn the tradition of George Plimpton’s Out of My League and P.J. O’Rourke’s Holidays in Hell, participatory journalist Wood takes the reader around the world to document a lifetime of foolish decisions, embarrassing behavior, horrifying predicaments, and really, really bad luck. From disrobing for Playgirl to rescuing a hostage at James Bond Fantasy Camp. From getting the dung scared out of him on a Tanzanian safari to being detained as a spy in Havana. From stressing out on “The Dating Game” to snuffing his ex in Vietnam. How I Killed Off My Ex-Wife is a collection of true stories that may cause the reader to wonder: No way this many dumb, outrageous, impossible things could have happened. Not to one person. Not in one lifetime. Not without extraordinarily poor judgment, unusually bad karma, or being dared lots and lots of times. Most readers have had crazy experiences in their life. What separates them from Wood is that most people have good reputations to protect, possess reasonable judgment, and have the good sense not to publish their stories and confirm what ninnies they really are. Wishing Shelf Book Awards judges' comments:"Hilarious stuff! Well written with lots of pace.""Very funny and very entertaining.""A very fun read.""John Wood is a very funny writer. I liked how it was divided up into different sorts of Trouble.""This book would be perfect next to the bed; a chapter a night to cheer you up before you go to sleep."
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