"Family--The Ties That Bind ... and Gag!" by Erma Bombeck is a humorous book published by Random House Publishing Group in 1988. The book is a collection of essays, comic strips, and parodies that satirize family and politics, making it a witty and entertaining read. With a compact size of 6.7 inches in length and 4.2 inches in width, this mass market paperback features 288 pages of humor and insight into the world of family and politics. Bombeck's signature blend of humor and social commentary make this book a captivating read for fans of light-hearted yet thought-provoking writing.