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LoC No.: 21014550

Title: One Third Off

Alternate Title: 1/3 off

Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net.

Summary: "One Third Off" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The book presents a lighthearted exploration of dieting and self-improvement, touching on the experiences of the author as he attempts to shed excess weight while sharing humorous anecdotes and societal observations. Cobb writes in a relatable manner, combining wit and charm that reflects the cultural attitudes of his time. In this engaging narrative, Cobb recounts his journey from a once-slim youth to a man who finds himself grappling with weight gain and the challenges that come with it. The story delves into his reflections on societal expectations regarding body image and the often humorous excuses people create to justify their lifestyle choices. Through various episodes and misadventures, he shares both the struggles and small victories of his weight loss journey, culminating in a light-hearted critique of fad diets and a self-deprecating acknowledgment of the human condition. Overall, "One Third Off" is a candid and entertaining look at personal transformation, wrapped in Cobb's signature humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944

Illustrator: Sarg, Tony, 1882-1942

EBook No.: 16197

Published: Jul 4, 2005

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: Wit and humor

Subject: Weight control

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21014550

Title: One Third Off

Alternate Title: 1/3 off

Note: Reading ease score: 64.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net.

Summary: "One Third Off" by Irvin S. Cobb is a humorous work of fiction written in the early 20th century. The book presents a lighthearted exploration of dieting and self-improvement, touching on the experiences of the author as he attempts to shed excess weight while sharing humorous anecdotes and societal observations. Cobb writes in a relatable manner, combining wit and charm that reflects the cultural attitudes of his time. In this engaging narrative, Cobb recounts his journey from a once-slim youth to a man who finds himself grappling with weight gain and the challenges that come with it. The story delves into his reflections on societal expectations regarding body image and the often humorous excuses people create to justify their lifestyle choices. Through various episodes and misadventures, he shares both the struggles and small victories of his weight loss journey, culminating in a light-hearted critique of fad diets and a self-deprecating acknowledgment of the human condition. Overall, "One Third Off" is a candid and entertaining look at personal transformation, wrapped in Cobb's signature humor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Cobb, Irvin S. (Irvin Shrewsbury), 1876-1944

Illustrator: Sarg, Tony, 1882-1942

EBook No.: 16197

Published: Jul 4, 2005

Downloads: 199

Language: English

Subject: Wit and humor

Subject: Weight control

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.