ZANY ADVENTURE CONTINUES
Einstein Meadows Que Paso is a page turning hilarious read. The adventure that the authors, Ned and Nancy, take us on is youthful and creates the feeling of teenagers getting away with something. The characters come alive and you can easily associate them with some you know. I can only imagine the laughter Ned & Nancy shared as they wrote this as one enjoys the humor of it all!
Don't miss this feel good read! - Chris Mac
EINSTEIN MEADOWS CONTINUES TO ROCK
Another fun read with a fantastic cast of interesting (and varied) characters. Dumpster Diving Divas, Sexbots that say NO (must be their safe word), a return of Dr. Freud, and the new favorite (Jungian) El Sabio in chihuahua form. Ned and Nancy took me on another incredible ride where even those of a certain age are never too old to turn a bawdy phrase, expand their entrepreneur horizons or get thrown out of hotels. Yes, welcome to Einstein Meadows!
- Dawn Z.
Once again it is the characters that carry the book. The authors bring each one to life with their little quirks, making you laugh out loud. The dialogue is great and the tongue-in-cheek humor will have you wondering if you've ever met the characters in real life. Weed, nudity, sex, all with plenty of Yiddish thrown in (Thanks for adding the Yiddish dictionary!) So, grab the book, your drink and head to the community pool and be prepared to share with those around you why you are laughing so hard as you read!
- Garden Mom
GREAT SEQUEL!
If I could stop laughing, I would be able to write a review. But seriously . . . I thought I would get a fast paced read. Forget about that. Between laughing so hard and rolling out of my seat, it took me twice as long to get through this belly laughing book. Mazel tov to you both. - Barb M.
EINSTEIN MEADOWS QUE PASO IS VERY ENTERTAINING
I enjoyed how the authors have a conversation with their readers. Ned and Nancy have created incredible characters that are funny and believable. The adventures of the Einstonians seem realistic because the authors cleverly weave factual material and references to the storyline. One of my favorite examples of this blend of reality and fiction is the sex robots the Meadowites invest their cash from the green grow. When Ned proposes sex robots to the community, he cites topics from the International Congress of Love and Sex with Robots, and provides the name and web address of an actual company that manufactures sex robots. Likewise before the group heads to Amsterdam for the Cannabis Cup, the librarian suggests "The Smoker's Guide", which is a tourist's reference to all things cannabis related in Amsterdam.
I appreciated the playful approach to Freudian theory throughout the book, and the not so subtle, but right on target poliltical commentary.
Einstein Meadows Que Paso is fast paced and a great read! I highly recommend it - Earl
PLAYFUL INSIGHTS
While just as zany, rollicking and wild as "Einstein Meadows: The Unspoken Perils & Thrills of Living in a Retirement Community," this sequel is different in that it has well-hidden instrutional content. Buried under the outrageous reactions among the characters of the book are 10 time-honored pieces of wisdon. These notions come out of the "solution-focused" area of positive psychology. So disguised are these epiphanies that they could be absorbed by even the most resistant of individuals. The format of this sequel is a departure from the format of the first book which was mostly narrative. This time the story moves forward almost entirely by means of dialogue. The overall mesage of this novel seems to be "The times, they are a-changin'. "
Chapter one is a definite help to all readers new to the residents of Einstein Meadows. A brief description is given of each of the array of characters returning from the first book and some new characters who appear in the sequel. Even for those who have read the first book, this first chapter is helpful in getting back into the mindset of this madcap retirement community. The back cover displays a good synopsis of the general story line of the book. However, there are any number of unmentioned unique features in the story line such as the description of a naked medicated Seder, the dumpster diving diva and the parable of "A farmer and a donkey."
The Yiddish dictionary included in this sequel just as there is in the first book is very helpful. It might have also been helpful to incude a marijuana user's dictionary. Those unfamiliar with the jargon of the marijuana culture can get lost at some points in the book. Indeed, there are many sidebar notes to assist those new to the marijuana culture to become savvy. Also scattered throughout the sequel are invitations to the reader to give feedback and suggestions to the authors. This is found to be a very appealing aspect of the novel.
- Dr. Dave