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Biography
Erma Bombeck (1927–1996) was an American humorist best known for her syndicated newspaper column "At Wit's End," which ran from 1965 until her death in 1996. Her column, appearing in over 900 newspapers, humorously chronicled the everyday life of a suburban housewife. Born on February 21, 1927, in Bellbrook, Ohio, Bombeck also published fifteen books, many of which became bestsellers. more
Erma Bombeck (1927–1996) was an American humorist best known for her syndicated newspaper column "At Wit's End," which ran from 1965 until her death in 1996. Her column, appearing in over 900 newspapers, humorously chronicled the everyday life of a suburban housewife. Born on February 21, 1927, in Bellbrook, Ohio, Bombeck also published fifteen books, many of which became bestsellers. Notable works include "The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank" (1976) and "If Life Is a Bowl of Cherries, What Am I Doing in the Pits?" (1978). In 1985, she received the American Academy of Humor's Lifetime Achievement Award. Bombeck's writing resonated with millions, capturing the essence of family life with wit and poignancy. less
