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The Little Book of Sham: More secrets than "The Secret" Funnier than "The Tibetan Book of the dead" More urgent than the "Power of Now" Kindle Edition

by Keith Martin (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.8 out of 5 stars 31 ratings
"Wry..." "Funny..." "Witty..."

"The Little Book of Sham" is a hilarious collection of witty observations, wisdom and insights - all packed into one small book.

Donald Trump, his hair, Scientology, North Korea and the Kardasians are just some of the targets of "The Little Book of Sham".

Peek inside the cover to discover wit and wisdom such as
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"Nothing lasts forever. Except for sofa sales"
"Life is short and often brutal - like a job interview, so be yourself. On no account be Piers Morgan"
"Parents, like History, are doomed to repeat themselves"
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  1. Print length
    116 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 24, 2016
  4. File size
    331 KB
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Editorial Reviews

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The Little Book of Sham will make a great gift for someone who needs humor in their life. I wish it would come out in paperback instead of e-format ; that would make it easier to wrap.
The book is little in volume but big on laughs. It will take less than an hour to get through including laugh breaks. It definitely made my day.
-UnderratedReads.com

From the Author

The Little Book of Sham also has a multitude of specially designed applications, for example; it can be used to signal for help to rescue parties, as kindling for lighting fires, as a coaster for hot or cold drinks, for pressing flowers (or insects) in, for soaking up spills or even for origami projects (some of these may not apply to the e-book version).
 
If you like this book, then please tell your friends; if not - say nothing!

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01ERT2H2I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Big In Japan Publications; 1st edition (April 24, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 24, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 331 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 116 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0995520909
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.8 out of 5 stars 31 ratings

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Keith Martin

Keith Martin

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Keith Martin is a librarian in his hometown of Westport, Ireland.

He has enjoyed writer residencies at the Tyrone Guthrie Centre and the Heinrich Boll cottage. His main hobby is writing film screenplays no-one wants to produce.

He served as a Councillor on Westport Town Council from 2004 until 2014, when the council was abolished. He accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its abolition.

He lives alone, by choice, but would like to point out that it was someone else's choice, not his.

The Little Book of Sham is his first book.It is also, very probably, his last. Keith is on Facebook and Twitter and you can learn more about him on www.about.me/thekeithmartin

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  • Montzalee Wittmann
    5.0 out of 5 stars Witty, snarky insights and 'wisdom' that will keep you entertained and may get a laugh or giggle out of you!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2016
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    The Little Book of Sham by Keith Martin is a fun and witty book of insights and reflections that had me giggling and saying, "How true!" or groaning throughout the book. It comes in short spurts of "wisdom" and I just had to keep interrupting others around me and reading to them from the book. I had them laughing or groaning in fun too. A great little book! Please write another! The only problem I found is that the book is too short!
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    4.0 out of 5 stars Some might describe The Little Book of Sham as Wildean ...
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2016
    Some might describe The Little Book of Sham as Wildean and Orwellian in equal measure. Read it and be enlightened by the everyday musings of an author troubled by where he is and why his GPS keeps failing him
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A short, lively book that delves deep
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2016
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    I am surprised by how much I enjoyed this little book. And little it is... You could probably jump out of a tree and have finished reading it by the time you hit the ground. Touching on the darker idiosyncrasies of life, I'm amused but also slightly ashamed by how much I can relate to it. Would absolutely recommend. However, I would definitely have thrown in an extra fiver for the author to put towards some therapy.
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  • FufMc
    5.0 out of 5 stars You need this on your bookshelf
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
    This is a 'must read' to understand the thinking persons view of the world. Read it for witticisms that make you say, "now why didn't I think of that?" And then wonder if you did think of it but didn't have the sense to write it down... I had to read it all in one go and now will continue to refer back to it sporadically to bring me a smile. It's like having all my favourite Twitter quotes in one book... buy it!
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  • Brena Mercer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Better to laugh than to buy a gun or eat too much!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2016
    This is an excellent exploration of the absurdity of being human and the twisted culture we live in. The author says what we are all thinking...at least if we are one of the cool kids. I enjoyed this book, my kids enjoyed it, and I think the Pope would enjoy it.
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  • Martin O'Malley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lighthearted and enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2016
    Really enjoyed this book by Keith Martin. Light, fun and at times downright profound!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
    Great book, written beautifully by a very talented man
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2016
    Excellent book. Well worth reading.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, Quirky yet tastefully presented....
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 15, 2016
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    Keith has really reached out, in this little book, and grabbed some of the whirring thoughts which occupy even the most open mind, analysed them and peppered them with his own unique blend of humour. Both charming and witty, with lots of laugh out loud moments. Excellent! Looking forward to reading more from this very naturally talented Author.
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  • A. Ramsay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very amusing.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 5, 2016
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    Rating this book could have been really awkward given that I'm related to the author. Fortunately I didn't have to agonise over whether there was a familial obligation to give a good review, as it's a genuinely funny read. I've recommended it to friends, I'd recommend it to anyone.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 14, 2016
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    Great little witty book, a quick read for a pick-me-up! :)
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