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Politically Correct Bedtime Stories: Modern Tales for Our Life & Times Hardcover – January 1, 1994

by James Finn Garner (Author)
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A whimsical adaptation of classic fairy tales and bedtimes stories removes all kinds of bias and objectionable language from such traditional tales as "Chicken Little," "Rapunzel," "The Three Little Pigs," "Cinderella," and others
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    79 pages
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    John Wiley & Sons Inc
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    January 1, 1994
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    5.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    002542730X
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0025427303
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James Finn Garner has taken 12 time-tested tales and retold them with the newfound sensitivity of our times. Here's a snippet from "Little Red Riding Hood":

The wolf said, "You know, my dear, it isn't safe for a little girl to walk through these woods alone."

Red Riding Hood said, "I find your sexist remark offensive in the extreme, but I will ignore it because of your traditional status as an outcast from society, the stress of which has caused you to develop your own, entirely valid, worldview. Now, if you'll excuse me, I must be on my way."

Leap into a fairy-tale world where trolls are "dirt-accomplished and odor-enhanced," witches are "kindness-impaired," and Cinderella wears a gown "woven of silk stolen from unsuspecting silkworms." We can only regret that Garner had to exclude "The Duckling That Was Judged on Its Personal Merits and Not on Its Physical Appearance" for space reasons.

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In this thin book Garner proposes to create "meaningful literature that is totally free from bias and purged from the influence of its flawed cultural past." The results are extremely funny. Updated to account for modern political sensibilities, these revisionist folktales reflect wit and an engaging knack for irony. In "Little Red Riding Hood," Grandma exacts her feminist revenge on the woodchopper, who "assumes that womyn and wolves can't solve their own problems without a man's help." In "The Frog Prince," the princess, now an "eco-feminist warrior," discovers that her dream frog is not a prince, but a real-estate developer. In other tales, Rapunzel becomes a self-reliant coffee-house singer and the Three Little Pigs armed guerrillas, while cultural imperialists such as The Big Bad Wolf and Goldilocks get what has been coming to them for centuries. The author strikes just the right tone here: clever, with more than a touch of self-awareness. And while each of these tales is short and easily digestible, in this case quickly read does not equal quickly forgotten. After one finishes this collection, "happily ever after" will never seem quite the same.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ John Wiley & Sons Inc; Later printing edition (January 1, 1994)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 79 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 002542730X
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0025427303
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 207 ratings

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James Finn Garner's best known book is "Politically Correct Bedtime Stories", which spent 64 weeks on the New York Times Best-seller list, including six weeks in the top position. The book was also a best-seller in England and Canada, and has been translated into more than 25 languages. Its sequels, "Once Upon A More Enlightened Time" and "Politically Correct Holiday Stories", were also best sellers around the world.

His latest work is a mystery series set in a ghetto full of washed-up circus lifers. "Rex Koko, Private Clown" is the world's first and only hero of Clown Noir, a mashup of "Freaks" and "The Maltese Falcon". Titles include "Honk Honk, My Darling" (2011 Book of the Year, Chicago Writers Association), "Double Indignity" and "The Wet Nose of Danger" (2014 Book of the Year, CWA). Babes! Bullets! Banana peels! Please count your change before you leave the window.

Among his other books are "Tea Party Fairy Tales" (a Kindle Single Exclusive from Amazon) "Recut Madness" and "Apocalypse WOW!: A Memoir for the End of Time".

A former columnist with Chicago Magazine, Garner's writing has been broadcast on NPR and the BBC, and appeared in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Chicago Tribune, Playboy, and TV Guide.

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5.0 out of 5 stars On time
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read !!!!
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Very cute, fun read....told from a different perspective, it'll make you laugh for certain....
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun book
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When we bought our first copy of this book many years ago, shortly after it was first released, it seemed pretty outrageous. When our son grew up, he enjoyed it so much that he passed it along to a friend, then had us track down another copy for him to keep. As we re-read it, we see how this was a book written before its time. Its politically correct way of thinking has become strangely normal in today's society.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Well Done
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While I enjoyed the book, the 'new' book appears to be heavily worn and bent in some places. Not sure if this was caused by the shipping or pre shipment but by the time it reached me, I would no longer say it was in new condition.
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Very good condition. Fast shipping. Good book
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic book, pristine state upon delivery
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The product arrived in pristine condition, in a timely manner. I've read the book - many years ago. I want the title in my bookshelf. Now it is.
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I was hunting for this book as a gift. It was in excellent shape. If it was ever read, it was gently read. Dust cover is in perfect shape too. The book arrived quicker than I expected.

Thanks Sunnyvale Bookstore
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5.0 out of 5 stars The memes are real
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If you have ever seen the memes about this book, oh yes sir, this book is what it is. It's like wow this is actually a book. It's kind of dumb but at the same time why not? Weird twist to your typical bedtime stories.
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This book is hilarious and it will have you laughing for hours! Although the stories are short, they are very enjoyable and would appeal to anyone.
I am so glad i purchased this book, especially as it is so cheap. I highly recommend it and it could be a perfect present for someone!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious
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5.0 out of 5 stars Best book
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fairytales with a P.C. makeover
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This is a great book if you need to get your head around politically correct jargon! Our much-loved fairytales get a P.C. makeover and turn the well-worn stereotypes on their head.

Once you have deciphered the P.C. lexis, then you will find this funny and ironic. Guaranteed to put a smirk on the face!
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