Now Available! CRACKBERRY: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse!

Now Available... the Definitive BlackBerry Addiction Guide!!!!

By Kevin Michaluk on 2 Dec 2008 02:32 pm

Now Available in soft cover from Amazon.com ...

It's finally Here!!! I first dropped word of the "CrackBerry Book" in the blogs back in April and I'm happy to say that CRACKBERRY: True Tales of BlackBerry Use and Abuse is now available! You can pick it up in a soft cover from Amazon.com for $15.99, and E-Book versions are also available from BlackBerry Made Simple and ShopCrackBerry.com. From the Press Release:

Martin Trautschold teamed up with co-author Gary Mazo from the BlackBerry Made Simple Guides and with Kevin Michaluk, the founder and community editor of the largest BlackBerry user site -- CrackBerry.com. Some of the book's highlights include:

Dozens of user stories that are just too funny or too sad to believe
A unique 12 Step approach to curb your BlackBerry use
Effective strategies for balancing life and work
Tips on some BlackBerry features that can help you maintain a "Life Balance"
"BlackBerry Confessions" from the authors and user from CrackBerry.com
The "BlackBerry Quiz" to test your level of addiction

The book is a must-read for all those who use their BlackBerry smartphones just a little too much. According to Michaluk, "The book is part humor, part Freud and part 12-step recovery plan. We wanted to keep the read entertaining and light while at the same time addressing the ever-growing problem of BlackBerry overuse!"

For more information you can view the full Press Release and visit CrackBerryBook.com!

And seriously, if you don't know what to buy the BlackBerry Addict in your life this holiday season, this will make the perfect gift! Spread the word :-)

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28 comments

Pelvir Dec 2, 2008 at 2:47 pm

Looks awesome! but why would you want to "curb your BB use"??? Try and take mine and you may lose a finger!! >:(

;)

Kevin Michaluk Dec 2, 2008 at 2:50 pm

let's just say get your BB use "under healthy control"

so it's you controlling your BlackBerry use and not the other way around...which is what it becomes for most of us Addicts :)

Ratbert90 Dec 2, 2008 at 3:17 pm

Congrats man, I am definantly going to pick up a copy next paycheque. This seems like a really good read. :)

ej25sti Dec 2, 2008 at 3:29 pm

the images look great!! can't wait to get it!

dandombrowski Dec 2, 2008 at 3:23 pm

i'd love to buy it to read on my blackberry, but the site says it's a no go. what's that all about?

jnieves Dec 2, 2008 at 3:47 pm

What? Only compatible with the BOLD and STORM!! Why? I want a copy for my 8330!

Kevin Michaluk Dec 2, 2008 at 4:02 pm

I think that's a tagging issue with how it was loaded into the store. Will get that addressed asap.

jnieves Dec 2, 2008 at 5:31 pm

Thanks Kevin! It's already fixed!!!

slein Dec 2, 2008 at 4:18 pm

I cannot find the book on the Amazon.ca site. Any idea of how to order it in Canada?

mike linley Dec 2, 2008 at 4:20 pm

this might be the perfect gift for my crazy blackberry user brother in law!

AttaQ Dec 2, 2008 at 4:32 pm

Congrat's, I will pick this up and give it a read when I get the chance. Good luck with some strong sales over the holiday season!

Xxw0lfxX Dec 2, 2008 at 4:55 pm

I need this book! Been waiting for it. Cash is tight right now, but I will find a way to purchase this! Thank you Kevin!!!

Warrior VP Dec 2, 2008 at 6:01 pm

Gonna have to pick up a copy!

chaz_cb Dec 2, 2008 at 9:13 pm

I just downloaded my electronic copy, and will read it asap.

amazinglygraceless Dec 2, 2008 at 9:23 pm

... but if this book were being given away for free, I would turn it down.

Koyei Dec 2, 2008 at 11:09 pm

I just got a BB 8120 and I can't put it down. As soon as I have some extra cash I will be picking this book up. Can't wait to read it!

Blacklatino Dec 2, 2008 at 11:52 pm

Kevin, Gary, Martin - Great Job on the book!

Got it, read it, and can relate to the majority of the stories from answering e-mails while driving to having multiple chargers and cases for my berry.
Also, a person doesn't need to hold my BlackBerry to see it:)

Kevin Michaluk Dec 3, 2008 at 3:35 am

Awesome!!! Glad you enjoyed the read!

Be sure to submit your crazy stories... I have a feeling that this book is going to generate even more tales of use and abuse for the second edition! :-)

walterwt Dec 3, 2008 at 1:24 am

OK, putting the book in electronic mode is like having an AA meeting at a bar, isn't it? ;)
Time to download!

tpony Dec 3, 2008 at 2:56 am

Just purchased my copy on Amazon and I'll have it by the weekend. I can't wait to read it, Hopefully the Blackberry made simple book for the Bold will come out soon now!