The amusing, sometimes hilarious, misadventures of an octogenarian bachelor dealing with the everyday challenge of preparing his own meals.

Here's what a member of Bob's own family has to say about the book: “Absolutely disgusting …”

Laugh, or cry as the situation dictates, along with Bob as he learns the fine art of sponging off friends, stomping down wastebaskets and slimming down by eating only two meals a day.

Learn such valuable lessons as “multiple cooking” in one frying pan and how to avoid grocery stores by buying food in huge quantities.