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So So Wisdom: The Misplaced Teachings of So So Gai

by:
Matthew J. Goldberg (Author)

ISBN: 0-7414-2220-4 ©2004
Price: $12.95
Book Size: 5.5'' x 8.5'' , 111 pages
Category/Subject: HUMOR / General

While visiting China, the author discovers the teachings of a misguided, unpublished, (not to mention overeating and womanizing) 19th century philosopher. Brilliant and incisive? Doubtful. Hilarious? Absolutely!

Abstract:
So So Gai (pronounced so so guy) was a 19th century gourmand, womanizer, games hustler and all-around mediocre guy who died unmarried, unpublished and nearly penniless. Repudiated in his own time and in his own land, he left behind numerous teachings that have been lovingly resurrected by the author, in an effort to spread So So’s wisdom and make the money that So So could not. Via his simple, inelegant poetry, So So Gai teaches us the best ways to consume food, control the growth of children, play to win, and achieve romance on one’s own so-so terms. Brilliant and incisive? Doubtful. Hilarious? Absolutely!

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Customer Reviews

  Great Stuff! , 10/10/2004
Reviewer: Bree Donovan
Well, I just attended a Writer's/Book festival in my hometown, (a) because I am an avid reader and lover of books, (b) I love to meet (good) writers whenever I get the can, and (c) I was looking for a gift for my brother-in-law's birthday. It was at this festival that I met the author Matt Goldberg, (his beautiful wife) and his hilarious character, SO SO Gai! I also found the perfect birthday gift! This book is for anyone who enjoys a good, witty laugh. Mr. Goldberg's ability to create a lovable, silly, and yet at the same time, wise (in his own way!) character is easily seen in the pages of this wonderful little book. I highly recommend it for anyone who has a sense of humor, or who wants to give a great gift!

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  Clever, funny and insightful! , 10/25/2004
Reviewer: Judy Kashoff
What a gem! Clever, funny and insightful! Mr. Goldberg has given his humorous book of witty sayings an interesting twist by introducing us to his wonderful character, “So So Gai”. This blends perfectly with expressive illustrations that both compliment and add to the charm of this little book. I bought ten of these to give as holiday gifts!

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  so so wisdom for so so times , 11/29/2004
Reviewer: terry shulman
If anyone is feeling so so about the state of the world, this is the book for you. We are living in So So times where little seems in our control or makes sense. So we might as well laugh about it and Matt Goldberg helps us do this with his book. A mix of Jewish angst and cynicism and a dose of Eastern detachment and riddle, this book is unique and makes a great holiday gift for anyone--regardless of religious or spiritual background. I can't recommend it enough. As a matter of fact, I'm going to pick it up again later when I go to the bathroom. Terry S.

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