The Angel’s Dictionary

Description

In this knee-slapping dictionary for coming to terms with modern culture (or lack thereof), politics (so-called) and life (such as it is), award-winning author Sol Luckman reinvigorates satire to prove that—though we might not be able to change the world—we can at least have a good laugh at it. Then again, maybe laughter can transform the world!

Taking a page from Ambrose Bierce’s scathing satirical masterpiece, The Devil’s Dictionary, The Angel’s Dictionary, Winner of the 2017 National Indie Excellence Award for Humor and Finalist in the Humor category of both the 2018 International Book Awards and the 2018 Best Book Awards, updates the genre to include blistering contemporary references and no small sampling of risqué wit to make adults giggle like mischievous teens.

“Sol Luckman has picked up where writers like Mark Twain and Ambrose Bierce left off over a century ago.” Readers’ Favorite

“Much of society has lost its sense of humor for fear of melting the heart of the next snowflake down the road. I say, turn up the heat. It is much needed . . . The Angel’s Dictionary does this with wit and charm worthy of notice.” Andrew L. Foss, Astrogardens

“The Angel’s Dictionary is a sardonic antidote to the trite and asinine slogans and catchphrases—the basic language—of Big Brother’s thought-control system. On one level, it’s light and witty comic relief, and beyond the playful satire, it is scathingly accurate! If you’re in need of some conscious, fun, and thought-provoking wordplay then you might start with THE ANGEL’S DICTIONARY. Warning: reader may experience symptoms of higher consciousness, greater clarity, and general merriment.” Brendan D. Murphy, author, The Grand Illusion