Anonymous
Posted July 15, 2006
Ms. Foyil has a wonderful way to explain the 'real' life for mothers in the Bahamas. Her usage of words paints a very vivid picture. I too have lugged extra suitcases to the mainland to shop. One chapter discusses her issues with kids and pets and I'm certain every parent can relate. I choked when I read about the turtle farm.This is a classic example of many parents lives. I have laughed so hard reading this book, I thought I would pop a few buttons. Even though I have read this book several times, whenever I need a good laugh, I'll read a chapter again. I can't hardly wait for more books from this author. I wish she would start writing a screen play. What's better than honesty with comedy?
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Posted March 31, 2006
Aaah, what could be better than life in Paradise? The warm, sunny beaches, the tropical island sun, the laid back island attitude¿the¿the¿ The constant power outages? The sparse grocery selections? The gecko infestations? What happened to Paradise? Faith R. Foyil can tell you all about it and does in her hilarious new book, SUNNY DAZE. Foyil¿s adventures, er¿misadventures as an American transplant to the Bahamas is a reminder that American moms don¿t exactly have a corner on the market when it comes to day-to-day stress. Hardly! In true Erma Bombeck style, Foyil sets us on an adventure with her where we learn, perhaps a little shockingly, that daily life in the Bahamas isn¿t all about volleyball tournaments and free margaritas. Instead, we sit amusedly by while she tells us about: *Boating hell *No-see-ums and other strange infestations *Driving, or rather trying to drive in the Bahamas *The physics of packing too much stuff in too little space for a U.S. to Bahamas flight *Her, uh, ¿moving¿ medical procedure Foyil¿s sense of humor is sharp and her wit fresh. She¿ll make you laugh with such observations as, ¿Today¿s Game Cube kids can¿t possibly comprehend how quickly home technology has advanced in the last twenty-five years. They master Microsoft Excel and Publisher around the same time they learn not to pick their noses in public¿ (p.122) and bring you into her story with her genuine voice. She sounds not like a mom who¿s trying to be funny rather a mom who just happens to notice how funny her life is. SUNNY DAZE is a quick, light read that will make you chuckle. Good for lounging around the swimming pool with or as a gift to a mom you might know who thinks ¿life is a beach,¿ it¿s a fun read.
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Posted October 1, 2005
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Faith Foyil's book, Sunny Daze. Every page had a laugh on it, and even though I don't have children, I could relate because I am an aunt. I could also relate to many of her other topics in her book, such as flying, being on a boat, etc. She uses everyday life as her script and tells what it's like to live on an island and all the 'perks' that go with it. Faith is a humorous writer and I would enjoy reading more books by her.
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Posted September 20, 2005
Sunny Daze is a laugh out loud book. It should be required reading for every new (and slightly used) mom. Ms. Foyil gives the reader a very humorous take on island living.
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