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4573578In the Beginning, There Was Chaoshttps://www.gandhi.com.mx/in-the-beginning--there-was-chaos-9781449420574/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/720926/7493d5a4-9776-472e-8b90-b3883e7fe126.jpg?v=638683572060600000174200MXNAndrews McMeel PublishingInStock/Ebooks/<p>As its title implies, <em>In the Beginning There Was Chaos</em> follows John and Elly Patterson as they tackle the everyday joys and sorrows--and surprises and frustrations and challenges--that arise when raising a young family. In her second <em>For Better or For Worse</em> treasury, Lynn Johnston takes readers back to the 1980s, when Elly leaves her column for a job at the library. As Elly chases her professional goals, she struggles with spending less time at home. Meanwhile, John provides consistent comic relief, as he plays Mr. Mom, breaks his foot with a 25-pound turkey, and gets arrested for trying to steal a potty. Of course, the kids are always in tow--Michael learning that with age comes responsibility and Elizabeth discovering the thrills of kindergarten.</p><p>Combining strips from Johnstons fourth, fifth, and sixth cartoon collections--<em>Just One More Hug</em>, <em>The Last Straw</em>, and <em>Keep the Home Fries Burning</em>--<em>In the Beginning There Was Chaos</em> reflects Johnstons longstanding tradition of portraying family life with charm, humor, and honesty. Devoted fans will love reliving the Pattersons younger years, and first-time readers will discover why this endearing foursome is North Americas favorite funny page family.</p><p><em>In the Beginning There Was Chaos</em> includes Johnstons commentary on the inspiration behind strips, as well as photos and newspaper clippings from the early days, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse for fans of <em>For Better or For Worse</em>. Join the Patterson family as they find humor in everyday lifes challenges.</p><p>Lynn Johnston was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and grew up in British Columbia. Today, she lives in Corbeil, Ontario. Johnston is the first woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 1985. She has also received the Order of Canada and claims a star on Canadas Walk of Fame.</p><p><em>For Better or For Worse</em> has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992. <em>For Better or For Worse</em> appears in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries, and is translated into 8 languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million. The strip boasts a lively Web presence at www.fborfw.com.</p>...1345377In the Beginning, There Was Chaos174200https://www.gandhi.com.mx/in-the-beginning--there-was-chaos-9781449420574/phttps://gandhi.vtexassets.com/arquivos/ids/720926/7493d5a4-9776-472e-8b90-b3883e7fe126.jpg?v=638683572060600000InStockMXN99999DIEbook20119781449420574_W3siaWQiOiIwNTdmODBkMC02MTA1LTQ1MTYtODcyNi00NGRiNjYwYzUyMDciLCJsaXN0UHJpY2UiOjIwMCwiZGlzY291bnQiOjI2LCJzZWxsaW5nUHJpY2UiOjE3NCwiaW5jbHVkZXNUYXgiOnRydWUsInByaWNlVHlwZSI6Ildob2xlc2FsZSIsImN1cnJlbmN5IjoiTVhOIiwiZnJvbSI6IjIwMjQtMDQtMjVUMDU6MDA6MDBaIiwicmVnaW9uIjoiTVgiLCJpc1ByZW9yZGVyIjpmYWxzZX1d9781449420574_<p>As its title implies, <em>In the Beginning There Was Chaos</em> follows John and Elly Patterson as they tackle the everyday joys and sorrows--and surprises and frustrations and challenges--that arise when raising a young family. In her second <em>For Better or For Worse</em> treasury, Lynn Johnston takes readers back to the 1980s, when Elly leaves her column for a job at the library. As Elly chases her professional goals, she struggles with spending less time at home. Meanwhile, John provides consistent comic relief, as he plays Mr. Mom, breaks his foot with a 25-pound turkey, and gets arrested for trying to steal a potty. Of course, the kids are always in tow--Michael learning that with age comes responsibility and Elizabeth discovering the thrills of kindergarten.</p><p>Combining strips from Johnstons fourth, fifth, and sixth cartoon collections--<em>Just One More Hug</em>, <em>The Last Straw</em>, and <em>Keep the Home Fries Burning</em>--<em>In the Beginning There Was Chaos</em> reflects Johnstons longstanding tradition of portraying family life with charm, humor, and honesty. Devoted fans will love reliving the Pattersons younger years, and first-time readers will discover why this endearing foursome is North Americas favorite funny page family.</p><p><em>In the Beginning There Was Chaos</em> includes Johnstons commentary on the inspiration behind strips, as well as photos and newspaper clippings from the early days, providing a behind-the-scenes glimpse for fans of <em>For Better or For Worse</em>. Join the Patterson family as they find humor in everyday lifes challenges.</p><p>Lynn Johnston was born in Collingwood, Ontario, and grew up in British Columbia. Today, she lives in Corbeil, Ontario. Johnston is the first woman to receive a Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year by the National Cartoonists Society in 1985. She has also received the Order of Canada and claims a star on Canadas Walk of Fame.</p><p><em>For Better or For Worse</em> has been syndicated since 1979 and was named Best Syndicated Comic Strip in 1992. <em>For Better or For Worse</em> appears in more than 2,000 newspapers in 23 countries, and is translated into 8 languages for a devoted readership of more than 220 million. The strip boasts a lively Web presence at www.fborfw.com.</p>...9781449420574_Andrews McMeel Publishinglibro_electonico_9781449420574_9781449420574Lynn JohnstonInglésMéxicohttps://getbook.kobo.com/koboid-prod-public/openroadmedia-epub-41c424fc-f5ff-4afd-9439-b861a0d039b9.epub2011-10-25T00:00:00+00:00Andrews McMeel Publishing