How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck)
- ISBN-10
- 0061771112
- ISBN-13
- 9780061771118
- Category
- Humor
- Pages
- 190
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-09-08
- Publisher
- Harper Collins
- Author
- Michael Wex
Description
From the bestselling author of "Born to Kvetch" comes a wise and witty manual for pursuing happiness while still acting with integrity, honor, and compassion.
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