The title of this book is taken from one of the hilarious stories in the book. All of the stories are written about events that have happened to me and others. The clogged drain story is about a secretary who was constipated and took a laxative, then went to work not feeling well. When she sits down on the great white throne, it practically explodes under her. The skunk story will make you wish you had a pet skunk that doesn't stink. My uncle's mule story is so unique and funny you might fall off your chair. Each one is unique and was chosen because it was extra funny or was in some way exciting or otherwise interesting. The Alzheimer's story really gives you food for thought. There are no everyday, run-of-the-mill experiences. Every one of them will either make you laugh, make you cry, or give you something interesting to contemplate. You'll enjoy the shoplifting story. It makes you ask, "Are there really people like that?" Yes, there really are! To avoid confusion about the name Lauren, let me explain. My mother named my older brother, Lauren, after her older brother, Lauren, Jesse's brother. Then I named my middle son, Lauren, after my older brother, Lauren. Therefore, there are three generations of Laurens mentioned in this book. Hope you don't get too confused.

Bad days are just part of life. But for the characters highlighted in Matthew Bragas short story collection, their bad days are just a little bit worse. A husband who wants nothing more than to reconnect with his wife after realizing their marriage is in a slump finally finishes a long-awaited backyard project, only to discover that no matter how much he thinks he knows, sometimes he is not in chargeor in control of anything. When a wife is ill in bed, her husband quietly creeps around the house hoping not to disturb her, but after they have a disastrous meeting in the bathroom, he heads outside where something unanticipated comes downright on her prized flower garden. When a couple moves into a new house, a stray cat soon makes it known that he is smarter than humans. Finally, a little boy who struggles with his difference discovers that he can do anything he wants if he has friendsand a good dream. So You Think Youre Having a Bad Day? is a lighthearted collection of humorous vignettes with an important message that even the worst of days are survivable.

Recounts the events of a day when everything goes wrong for Alexander. Suggested level: junior, primary.

The author, a computer science professor diagnosed with terminal cancer, explores his life, the lessons that he has learned, how he has worked to achieve his childhood dreams, and the effect of his diagnosis on him and his family.

We all have bad days and sometimes even guiltily gain some comfort in knowing deep inside that others probably have it worse than us. With that in mind, Matthew Braga shares his second collection of short stories that proves we are never alone when it comes to having bad days. Sean is a writer who has a story he really wants to tellif he can get it past his hard-nosed editor. As a murder mystery unfolds, only Sean knows if his story about little Bobby and his bloody discovery is derived from his imagination or his past. William Stanley is a happily married father and construction safety officer who has always dreamed about what life would be like if he had chosen a different path. He is about to find out as he endures a tragedy that tests his resilience in ways he never imagined. Mark is having trouble remembering a childhood incident. But when his towns sheriff gets involved, Mark soon discovers that some things in life are better left alone. In this short story collection, three men must endure unique challenges as a bad day looms on the horizon and patiently waits to wreak havoc on their lives.