Dave Barry's Greatest Hits

Dave Barry is a man committed to enlightening his fellow man on a wide range of topics. He doesn't fail to do it here. To say this book is funny doesn't do it justice. It is hilarious. For a good time checkout this book.

I have great memories of reading Dave Barry's column in our local newspaper. Back then he seemed so funny. And so I bought this book with every intention of laughing.I guess my sense of humor has changed over the past 40 years! Honestly, nothing seemed gutbusting. Still it was only $1.99. I guess one gets what they pay for!

This is one of those timeless humor books that holds up just as well today as it did when it was initially released 15 years ago! Dave Barry's mastery of the written word is at peak performance with this collection of columns. When they stuck the words "GREATEST HITS" on the cover, they were absolutely not lying.Sure, some of the events and people discussed within these pages may be dated, but if you were alive for those times (or took a history class in school) then you'll still appreciate a fresh and hilarious perspective.This book contains my all time favorite Barry column titled "Molecular Homicide" which tells the tell of the author having the flu and what happens when he is unable to get out of bed to monitor his young son's activities. This column alone is worth the price of the book. If you enjoy that column then there are plenty more that will tickle your funny bone.This is a good starting point for anyone getting into Barry for the first time. It's a book that's easy to pick up whenever you have a few minutes and since each column is only 2-3 pages in length you can always come back to it later without having to worry about remembering what you read previously. Though don't be surprised if you find yourself reading some columns numerous times! It's a perfect book to keep in the bathroom for those quick visits, or in the kitchen for when you're microwaving some food.If you make it through his "Greatest Hits" then I highly recommend "Dave Barry's Only Travel Guide You'll Ever Need," followed by "Dave Barry is Not Making This Up."You can't go wrong with any of his books, but I found the 3 mentioned to be the funniest.

As an avoid reader of Dave Barry for decades by now, and one who follows his writings with glee and guffaws, this one was true to form, mostly hilarious and often, too true and realistic. The man is just so funny, it is very hard not to laugh outright, and in this book, he covers 101 different topics well. It is very easy to get thru the entire book in just a few sittings, without much too stomach or rib pains from constant laughing. One should not read the book on the train or in a restaurant or library, but rather in one's own bedroom, sound-proofed, or in a bank's vault, after hours. It is very hard not to laugh out-loud, and on an airplane or subway, this can and does get one into trouble with other passengers or the laws. Have fun, it is unavoidable when reading Barry!

I bought this book used knowing the chapters would be dated since it is an old book. However, I do remember most of the topics from days gone by so it is still a fun read.

As an Irish person, living in a small town in rainy Ireland, it is unusual to find a book by Dave Barry..(hooray for Amazon). I don't know anyone who has any idea who he is, and why should they.. he is or was(?) a journalist for the Miami Herald, and is a well known funny man in the States, and no singular Irishman or woman has any reason to know of him.. and isn't it a shame. I love funny books. I have some great ones...but Dave is one of the funniest guys I've never met. This book is full of anecdotal ravings and mad perceptions but, you know he is really so funny, you don't care if he talks of giant carnivorous fleas somewhere in the mid-west, or helping his son with a science project waiting for the ants to bite. (ME thinks him an entomologist at heart).. but he has such a funny way of putting things, that no matter what the subject matter, you will read it and enjoy it. Let's face it, in this violent, crime filled world, isn't it still nice that you can have a smile put on your face!

This was wasted $$ for me. The book is tiny. The print is so small that I did not even want to try to read it. But Dave Barry is FANTASTIC. I found a hard copy online and ordered that. wish I'd seen that before I wasted my money on this.

An amazing humorist--- the best of the "old fart" generation!

Maybe American humour didn’t work with me

amusing

He's a great skeptic, but always gets a laugh from me. Reminds me of Jerry Seinfeld and Larry David.I just wish it was available in large print since my vision ain't so great anymore!

Alleine schon das er den Pulitzer Preis der Literatur für Humor gewonnen hat, ist bei weitem nicht alles.Sein bemerkenswerter Schreibstil ist einfach unglaublich.Situationen aus dem Leben gegriffen, naiv eingepackt und mit Humor untermalt.Gegen Dave Barry sein Humor bin ich einfach machtlos.Für mich die beste Machtlosigkeit.

I've read them all. This one is right near the top of my enjoyment!