Couplehood

Name: Couplehood
Brand: Penguin Random House
Availability: InStock
Author: Paul Reiser
ISBN: 9780553754407

Author: Paul Reiser

Narrator: Paul Reiser

Unabridged: 3 hr 3 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Random House Audio

Published: 07/04/2000

Categories: Nonfiction, Humor, Family & Relationships

Synopsis

In the tradition of the #1 best-seller SeinLanguage, Bantam Books proudly presents the first book by Paul Reiser, television's sharpest, funniest observer of love, marriage and other mysteries of life. A veteran comic performer, Reiser is best-known as the co-creator and star of the highly-rated NBC comedy, "Mad About You", which Time Magazine called "The season's best new sitcom" in its 1992 debut. Every Thursday night more than twenty million viewers watch as Paul Reiser reveals the most intimate and hilarious scenes of a marriage. Now for the first time, Reiser brings his trademark wit to the page in a book that will delight his eagerly-awaiting audience, and anyone else who has ever fallen in love -- or tried not to. In Couplehood, a New York Times bestseller for more than 40 weeks, Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple -- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-team storytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down to chicken or fish.

About The Author

Paul Reiser is a seasoned actor, writer, and stand-up comedian. In addition to co-creating and starring in the critically acclaimed NBC series Mad About You, which garnered him Emmy, Golden Globe, American Comedy Award, and Screen Actors Guild nominations for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, his successes also include his book Couplehood, which sold more than two million copies and reached the number one spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Babyhood, his follow-up book and another New York Times bestseller, features his trademark humorous take on the adventures of being a first-time father.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sue on September 07, 2021

Mad About You was one of my favourite shows from the 90s, not the top spot because that goes to Home Improvement and Everybody Loves Raymond however it comes pretty darn close. Loved Helen Hunt. Loved Paul Reiser. I was a sucker for this book the moment I read the inside flap… it’s falling of your c......more

Goodreads review by Molly on November 16, 2009

This book was in the bathroom of Eric's parents' house and I read it each night when I brushed my teeth, over the three weeks that I stayed with them. Ug. Paul Reiser is so unfunny and nineties. And then, when he did make me laugh, I felt very nineties, and sort of like I had a yuppie sense of humor......more

Goodreads review by Hafsa on September 18, 2018

This is the sort of book I would want to read slowly, savoring every bit of humor in it. As the title suggests, Childhood basically deals with the daily happenings of a couple's life together. I think I chose a perfect time to read the book. Now that I am married, I can read a part and chuckle to my......more

Goodreads review by Jacob on April 03, 2018

Very charming. Reiser is a favorite if only because his role in my favorite movie. I never got into his comedy. My loss. This was written in 1994. I was curious if Reiser was still married. To my delight, he is! Easier than ever to admire him. ......more

Goodreads review by Mia on September 29, 2012

I read this book in TWO DAYS! I just honestly couldn't put it down. It was almost impossible! I loved every second of it. He keeps you on your toes laughing. I have NEVER laughed out loud at a book so many times. I'm pretty sure I laughed on every page. It is just a beautiful piece.......more

Quotes

Cited by Time magazine as "the season's best new sitcom" in its 1992 debut, NBC's hit comedy, Mad About You, has collected his comic observations about life and love in Couplehood, a New York Times bestseller for more than 40 weeks.

In Couplehood, Reiser reflects on what it means to be half of a couple -- everything from the science of hand holding, to the technique of tag-team storytelling, to the politics of food and why it always seems to come down to chicken or fish.