"Tip It!" By Maggie Griffin

Who doesn't love Kathy Griffin's mother, Maggie Griffin? She's 90 years old and quite the pistol! Her new book, "Tip It" is an absolute joy to read! In it, she discusses all kinds of topics and shares her opinions on things like cursing, television, movies, technology, politics, and of course, how much she hates her daughter, Kathy's potty mouth. The book is filled with lots of fun family stories and the chapter about her late husband, Johnny is the sweetest thing I've ever read. Maggie grew up in the big band era and she talks about how music has changed (mostly for the worst) and she also tells a lot of interesting WWII stories and gives you a very clear picture of what life was like back then. She's had a pretty fascinating life. Being a huge movie fan, she often "stalked" celebrities and she writes about many of her adventures. My favorite moment was when in 1937 she managed to get on the MGM lot and saw Judy on her way to a set! What I would give to have been there! Throughout the book, Kathy gives a running commentary of wise cracks that are, as one would expect, hilarious! Especially when she gets on her mother for her love of Bill O'Reilly and the Kardashians! Another highlight of the book are her little How to guides. The one I identify the most with is of course, "I Can Live Out Of My Purse". I'm with you, Mag! She also has a chapter entitled "My Gays". Her views on homosexuality are both eye opening and hilarious!

It's a very quick read (I read it in two days) because you can't put it down! You get a real sense that Maggie is sitting in the room with you, Tippin' it and telling you a story. I especially enjoyed the final chapter "Life is a Box of Wine". Of course, Maggie is famous for her love of boxed wine (much like my best friend, Andrew, who, I regret to say, is not a 90 year old woman so he has no excuse). She explains why boxed wine is so practical and wonderful. "It has a spigot and won't spill!". So all in all, an absolutely fabulous, well-written, funny, heartfelt book that will have you double over with laughter and even thinking a little. So, curl up in your Maglet with a glass of Frenzia and Tip it with Maggie! :)