Adult Children of Elvis Fanatics; The Best of Robyn’s Hood…so far

Having grown up with a mom who still mourns the death of Elvis Presley, Robyn McCloskey, weekly newspaper columnist of “Robyn’s Hood” learned early on that you can’t take life too seriously. With a keen sense of irony, Robyn takes her favorite columns and publishes them in anthology form, unedited, untouched and unapproved. Read all about what life is like when you’re the daughter of an Elvis Fanatic, the wife of a pastor (don’t tell Robyn that God doesn’t have a sense of humor), and how being a mom can drive you to the brink of insanity. You’ll also read a tale or two of what it’s like in the glamorous world of working as an extra in movies and rubbing elbows (and not much else) with the rich and famous, because sadly, so far background work pays better than writing. Seriously…life is funny.

Robyn writes with heart and humor – and a great sense of the possibilities in life’s adventures. Enjoy these stories. She’s writing about all of us. Jeffrey Zaslow, Chicago Sun-Times and Wall Street Journal columnist. NY Times best-selling author; The Girls from Ames, Highest Duty; My Search for What Really Matters, co-author of Randy Pausch’s The Last Lecture and Gabriel Giffords & Mike Kelly’s Gabby: A Story of Courage and Hope.

Three years before his tragic and untimely death I had the great privilege of meeting and getting to know the gracious and talented Jeffrey Zaslow. I was overwhelmed by his generosity of spirit as well as his encouraging words to me both personally and professionally. He was a deservedly beloved man and I will forever be grateful for his kindness towards me.
Jeffrey Zaslow 1958-2012

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The book reviews are in!

Fun Reading! These are just fun articles to read, great insight, will make you laugh, perfect coffee table book, when you just need to relax and do a little light reading!!

~ Cheryl C.

Humorous and Touching! This book is a gem. It’s a slice of life, beginning with the death of Elvis, that is readable, humorous and touching.

~ Gail F.

Great Philly Homegrown Humor! My copy arrived yesterday! I would like to tell you I have already read it cover to cover, but I was too engrossed in the Outstanding Cliff Lee World Series performance in Game One of the 2009 Series! I don’t think Robyn would mind, though, since she is a true Philly Girl. I am a long time fan of her column “Robyn’s Hood”, she is one of those rare columnists who gives the reader enough of herself that you feel like you are part of the family. What I did read was multiple excerpts on motherhood and raising daughters, each one made me smile, those girls are lucky to have her as their Mom! I also know from her column that situations she finds herself in as a movie extra leave me envious; movie sets, movie stars, great movie food! Some entries are silly, some heartwarming, but she offers real opinions and honest perspectives that you may or may not expect from a Pastor’s Wife. This is not the kind of book you will read and stick on the bookshelf. I more envision my copy on the kitchen counter to pick up while I sip coffee in the morning, wrangling my own kids out of the house.

~ Liz W.

So Fun! If you want to be able to just sit and relax and laugh and forget about the stresses in your life this is the book you need to get. I can not rember the last time I laughed out loud while reading a book. The stories are not only humerous and relatable but so well written!!! You feel like you are listning to one of your best girlfreinds talk to you while you are reading this. If you are looking for a real feel-good book then this is the book you must order!

~ Kristen O.

Witty Book! As an avid reader of “Robyn’s Hood” each week I have been anticipating the arrival of her book. It did not disappoint! Each page is filled with witty tales of being a mother, a pastor’s wife (and no – she does not fit the typical idea of a “pastor’s wife”), and a movie extra. I highly recommend reading this book for the sheer laughter it will bring.

~ Deb M.