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Old 08-17-2009, 04:39 AM   #15 (permalink)
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The question is, how many of you read the book and couldn't wait to recommend it to anyone and everyone that would listen?
I didn't do that because I don't do that with PD books anymore. I rarely ever buy books for others, but I did buy a couple of extra copies to give out to some people I thought would enjoy he book.

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People buy For Dummies titles because they have a sense of humor. There is a difference between laughing at one self (self-deprecating humor) versus putting oneself down. If I wanted to learn about how to make toy airplanes, I woudn't go buying Making Toy Airplanes for Smart People. Makes no sense.
The for dummies series is also a recognized brand name.
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