Over seventy years ago, the Huntington Library published a slim volume of the letters of Robert E. Lee, To Markie. Who was Markie? The short answer is that she was Martha Custis Williams, a cousin of Lee ¬ s wife, Mary Custis Lee. But she is worth knowing i

Today, 111 women in the United States will die from breast cancer, according to American Cancer Society statistics. It is the second most prevalent cancer among women. Approximately 1 in 8 will be diagnosed in her lifetime, and 1 in 36 has the chance of dying from the disease. There are over 100,000 new cases diagnosed every year. In 2012, the American Cancer Society predicts the number will more than double to 226,870 cases. "Ishpirations-In Memoriam and Celebration of Life" is VOL III of the bestselling "Ish" series. This installment is dedicated to breast cancer warriors who have lost or won the formidable battle against breast cancer. The book is filled with 140 inspirational one-liner quips that will inspire, motivate, memorialize and celebrate breast cancer's lost souls and survivors. Some of the ishpirations are accompanied by real-life, heartfelt dedications from friends and family members of beloved survivors and transitioned souls. Ishpirations will inspire readers, soothe the spirit and warm the heart.

'Ish is filled with a pinch of dry wit, a dash of sarcasm and bundles of humor that will prove to be an enjoyable reading experience for all ages. What is 'Ish? The author defines 'Ish as a random, eclectic statement intended to provoke emotion - whether amusement, frustration, happiness or angst. 'Ish could also be any wanton expression or point of view that creates a gust of thought. In this book, Griffin shares 160 provoking statements, like 'Ish #19, "If your diet soda has zero calories, zero sugar and zero fat, what the hell are you drinking?" 'Ish #22 warns, "It's not a bagel. It's a fat yeast roll with a big hole in the middle." One that is likely to make readers think hard is 'Ish #118, "If you charged it, you probably couldn't afford it." Readers will laugh, frown and mentally retreat as they dish the 'Ish, browsing the pages of this easy read. From arguably, usable advice to sarcastic comments, humorous one-liners and simple nuggets of wisdom, there is plenty to stew about in 'Ish - Getting the 'Ish Out in the Open.

ISHues" is the follow up book to the author's smash conversation igniter, "Ish." Inspired by pithy, memorable phrases she saw stenciled on the wall of a department store and her own life happenings, Griffin began writing the collection of provoking sayings. Both books are filled with a pinch of dry wit, a dash of sarcasm and bundles of humor that will prove to be an enjoyable reading experience for all ages. The book's title begs the question, "what is 'Ish?" The author defines 'Ish as a random, eclectic statement intended to provoke action or emotion - whether amusement, frustration, happiness or angst. 'Ish can also be any wanton expression or point of view that creates a gust of thought. From arguably, usable advice to satirical comments, humorous one-liners and simple nuggets of wisdom, "ISHues - A Second Helping of Del'Ishcious 'Ish" has plenty of banter to dish. The book picks up at 'Ish #161, sharing 145 more juicy statements like, 'Ish #176, "Parting your lips softly during a job interview is not enough to camouflage your sterling silver tongue ring." 'Ish #263 cautions, "Liking (not loving) your spouse is the key to great love making." Another that is sure to influence decision making is 'Ish #285, "If your therapist is a chain smoker and has involuntary face twitches, switch seats." Readers will ROTFLAO, STH (shake their heads) and scream OMG as they gobble up this heaping, second helping of "ISHues."

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