The result is more than just groaning, heavy breathing, elevated heart rate, a peaceful sleep, and a hearty not.

I did feel like she was talking to me when I read her posts, or short summaries of situations. Welcome back.

It's just too personal. Clever, witty, and talented, Peggy Rowe knows how to tell a story that delights and entertains. So I did the only thing I could do Read More Blog , Homepage , Mike's Blogs About Your Father , John Rowe , Peggy Rowe There are no discussion topics on this book yet. About Your Father and Other Celebrities I Have Known: Ruminations and Revelations from a Desperate Mother to Her Dirty Son, How May I Offend You Today? Hilarious vignettes about author Peggy Rowe and her husband John as addressed to her oldest son, Mike Rowe, of Dirty Jobs fame. What a fun read! Though I am glad that I read this book, I am unlikely, from my experience reading it, to buy her first or her next book. It's a good fun read, do yourself a favor! A few anecdotes will bring up stories that involved Mike Rowe and his time as a QVC late night host, and later as he came to be known as the Dirty Jobs guy. Sometimes the book made me sad, as Peggy obviously misses her boys, who, like me, do not call home nearly enough. It was supposed to be funny too. Peggy Rowe's life with her husband sounds like it is one adventure after another. It was so fun to read about the Rowe's early marriage and get a glimpse into their parenting foibles as well as successes. Peggy Rowe writes a very amusing book of her marriage of almost 60 years to her husband, John Rowe. I enjoyed reading this light and easy read. I enjoyed this book. She and her husband of sixty years are former schoolteachers and live in Baltimore, Maryland. REALLY?! by Forefront Books. I am a fan of Mike Rowe. In fact, I really don't know anything about Mike or Peggy Rowe aside from this book. The idea of a woman writing her first book in her 80’s and being listed on the NYT’s bestseller list intrigued me. I feel sorry for my mother, and somewhat guilty for not having an address to send her flowers, or some other token of my affection. I. I purchased and read this book at the urging of Mike Rowe, Peggy's son. I was fortunate enough to receive a personally-autographed copy of this delightful book directly from the author herself! She now has millions of followers.

I am lucky enough to have grown up in the community that Mrs. Rowe writes about in this book, and it immediately took me “home!” Go home with Peggy in this book! Good for reading in one sitting or reading interspersed with other books (if you want to spread the laughs out).

Peggy Rowe writes a very amusing book of her marriage of almost 60 years to her husband, John Rowe. Peggy regularly wrote letters on Mike's behalf to help further his career, and later as he was established she posted Facebook stories sharing humorous moments and generally came into her own as a celebrity of sorts. REALLY?! Like an old friend drinking coffee and swapping stories. I haven't really watched any episodes of Dirt Jobs, but had seen little segments so I knew who her son was that she referenced. Author Marriage is about “togetherness.” It comes as naturally as eating and requires little planning. It's quite obvious where Mike Rowe gets his wit. I would give this book a 4.5. This time she writes about her life with her husband, John and their life together as they raise three boys up until current times. It is true, Peggy Rowe knows how to spin a yarn. Get your Peggy

This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Peggy Rowe (Mike Rowe's of Dirty Jobs 82-year-old mother) has written a wonderful collection of essays about her life, marriage, raising kids, and getting older that is both humorous and poignant. I was amused with his family when he did a commercial for Viva paper towels. Reminds me of Erma Bombeck. Once again literally laughed out loud on more than one occasion. Offer redeemable at Simon & Schuster's ebook fulfillment partner. I really hope, she writes another book, if you read her posts on Facebook, you would see that Peggy Rowe will never run out of material. Digital products purchased from this site are sold by Simon & Schuster Digital Sales Inc. Don't miss our eBook deals starting at $0.99! By clicking 'Sign me up' I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the privacy policy and terms of use. Ms Peggy has a wonderful sense of humor and hilarious writing style! 139K likes.

No, but I listen regularly to his podcast, "The Way I Heard It," which I find to be incredibly interesting and entertaining. Writing is done in such a way you can see imagine the scene where it takes place. I was reminded of my own childhood in some respects...my dad shutting lights off in every room as he followed me or my siblings through the house...and then me as a mom doing the same thing. Peggy Rowe used to have a hobby; she wrote articles and stories that appeared in newspapers and magazines.

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If my mother, whom Peggy definitely reminds me of, told some of the stories herein in public, I'd be looking for somewhere else to be. My guess, her next book will be about her oldest son, the Dirty Jobs guy.