Fifty-six short, sharp comedy stories of everyday pains, poor life choices and fatal accidents.These thorny thoughts and excruciating events are written in a rhyming, rapping style that turns desperate subjects into funny, fast ditties. Each teeth-gnashing tale comes with a big cartoon to make sure you get the picture.This gag-packed page-turner is the perfect pick-me-up for a low mood or a dark day. This makes Desperate Measures an ideal Christmas or birthday gift - especially when you have no idea what else to get and don't want to spend too much.