Uh-Oh: Some Observations from Both Sides of the Refrigerator Door

By Robert Fulghum

“Uh-oh” embraces “Here we go again” and “Now What?” and “You never can tell what’s going to happen next” and “So much for plan A” and “Hang on, we’re coming to a tunnel” and “No sweat” and “Tomorrow’s another day” and “You can’t unscramble an egg” and “A hundred years from now it won’t make any difference.” 

“Uh-oh” is more than a momentary reaction to small problems. “Uh-oh” is an attitude—a perspective on the universe. It is a power of an equation that summarizes my view of the conditions of existence: 

“Uh-huh” + “oh-wow” + “uh-oh” + “oh, God” = “ah-hah!”

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: Apr 14, 2010
• ISBN: 9780307755025

Robert Fulghum

Robert Fulghum is a writer, philosopher, and public speaker, but he has also worked as a cowboy, a folksinger, an IBM salesman, a professional artist, a parish minister, a bartender, a teacher of drawing and painting, and a father. He is the author of many New York Times bestsellers, including All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten, It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It, Uh-Oh, and Maybe (Maybe Not), as well as two plays: All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Kindergarten and Uh-Oh, Here Comes Christmas. Fulghum grew up in Waco, Texas. He now divides his time among Seattle, Utah, and Crete.

Reviews for Uh-Oh

[bostonian71 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Humorous, down-to-earth and engaging essays on the little surprises and joys of life. I found this a good book to read at night right before going to sleep, and also a nice counterbalance to some of the more serious books in my pile right now.

[simchaboston · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Humorous, down-to-earth and engaging essays on the little surprises and joys of life. I found this a good book to read at night right before going to sleep, and also a nice counterbalance to some of the more serious books in my pile right now.

[callista83 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

All of Robert Fulgham's books are hilarious! His stories are well told and easy to read and follow.