Humor Me, I'm Your Mother

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0849900395
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 96

Book Description
In a collection of stories, quips, and quotes that only Barbara Johnson could conceive, readers will laugh at the zany, unforgettable surprises of being a mother. Mothers-they've seen it all-the good, the bad, and the hilarious. And now they're talking about it. Best-selling author, speaker, and all-around funny lady, Barbara Johnson continues her tradition of serious hilarity with a humorous look at the joys of motherhood. A collection of stories, quotes, and anecdotes that help moms forget the stress and frustration of unmade beds and a fast-food lifestyle, Humor Me, I'm Your Mother is the perfect book that will soon have them giggling, chuckling, and laughing out loud.

Humor Me

Author: Barbara Johnson
Publisher: HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN: 1418515809
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 95

Book Description
Join the Queen of Encouragement for a lap around the laugh track! Laughing is Barbara Johnson's favorite aerobic exercise, and Humor Me is a zany collection of her heartiest laugh-filled workouts. Its pages bubble over with fun poked at some of the most laughable things in God's creation: the wonders of womanhood, the thrill and terror of child rearing, the Catch-22 of aging, the mirthful mysteries of men, and that hilarious show-stopper: death. This little book is a big gift for anyone who loves to laugh?or needs to laugh. If you've hit a pothole that has knocked the joy right out of your life, Barbara's favorite gigglers can realign your sense of humor, energize your joy level, and shine a beam of fun-light into your heart.

Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother

Author: Barry Sonnenfeld
Publisher: Hachette Books
ISBN: 0316415634
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description
**A New York Times Editor's Choice selection!** This outrageous and hilarious memoir follows a film and television director’s life, from his idiosyncratic upbringing to his unexpected career as the director behind such huge film franchises as The Addams Family and Men in Black. Barry Sonnenfeld's philosophy is, "Regret the Past. Fear the Present. Dread the Future." Told in his unmistakable voice, Barry Sonnenfeld, Call Your Mother is a laugh-out-loud memoir about coming of age. Constantly threatened with suicide by his over-protective mother, disillusioned by the father he worshiped, and abused by a demonic relative, Sonnenfeld somehow went on to become one of Hollywood's most successful producers and directors. Written with poignant insight and real-life irony, the book follows Sonnenfeld from childhood as a French horn player through graduate film school at NYU, where he developed his talent for cinematography. His first job after graduating was shooting nine feature length pornos in nine days. From that humble entrée, he went on to form a friendship with the Coen Brothers, launching his career shooting their first three films. Though Sonnenfeld had no ambition to direct, Scott Rudin convinced him to be the director of The Addams Family. It was a successful career move. He went on to direct many more films and television shows. Will Smith once joked that he wanted to take Sonnenfeld to Philadelphia public schools and say, "If this guy could end up as a successful film director on big budget films, anyone can." This book is a fascinating and hilarious roadmap for anyone who thinks they can't succeed in life because of a rough beginning.

M Is for Mama

Author: Abbie Halberstadt
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736983783
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 241

Book Description
Mama of ten Abbie Halberstadt helps women humbly and gracefully rise to the high calling of motherhood without settling for mediocrity or losing their minds in the process. Motherhood is a challenge. Unfortunately, our worldly culture offers moms little in the way of real help. Mamas only connect to celebrate surviving another day and to share in their misery rather than rejoice in what God has done and to build each other up in hard times. There has a be a better way, a biblical way, for mamas to grow and thrive. As a daughter of Christ, you have been called to be more than an average mama. Attaining excellence doesn’t have to be unsettling but it will take committed focus and a desire to parent well according to God’s grace and for His glory. M is for Mama offers advice, encouragement, and scripturally sound strategies seasoned with a little bit of humor to help you embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise your children with love and wisdom. Mama, you are worthy of the awesome responsibility God has given you. Now it’s time to start believing you can live up to it.

If It's Not One Thing, It's Your Mother

Author: Julia Sweeney
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451674058
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
While Julia Sweeney is known as a talented comedienne and writer/performer of her one-woman shows, she is also a talented essayist--and the past few years have provided her with some rich material. Julia adopted a Chinese girl named Mulan and then, a few years later, married and moved from Los Angeles to Chicago. She writes about deciding to adopt her child, strollers, nannies, knitting, being adopted by a dog, The Food Network, and meeting Mr. Right through an email from a complete stranger. Some of the essays reveal Julia's ability to find that essential thread of human connection, whether it's with her mother-in-law or with an anonymous customer service rep during a late-night phone call. But no matter what the topic, Julia always writes with elegant precision, pinning her jokes with razor-sharp observations while articulating feelings that we all share.--From publisher description.

What to Do When College is Not the Best Time of Your Life

Author: David Leibow
Publisher: Columbia University Press
ISBN: 0231151748
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
"David Leibow's Book Is Well And Engagingly Written, Speaking Directly To students and, later, to Parents. His Comments are wise and Appropriately Reassuring, and he Normalizes Students' Problems, Gently Confronts shame, and Places their Difficulties in Perspective." ---Paul Grayson, Coeditor Of College Mental Health Practice and Coauthor Of Beating The College Blues --Book Jacket.

Humor Me

Author: Cat Shook
Publisher: Celadon Books
ISBN: 1250904722
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 275

Book Description
For fans of Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld, a hilarious, heartfelt novel about the healing power of female friendship, unexpected love, and stand-up comedy Presley Fry is not amused. She’s been an assistant at the Late Night Show for way too long, she’s adopted a “business casual” approach to dating to save herself from the embarrassment of seeking genuine connection, and she’s content to let her gregarious roommate, Isabelle, orchestrate her entire social life. Not completely disillusioned, Presley is enamored with the world of stand-up comedy. The joy she finds in discovering up-and-coming comedians is enough for now. Presley is still reeling from her mother's death, which still knocks the wind out of her every time she reaches for the phone. Enter Susan Clark, her late mother's childhood best friend. Susan is married to the head of the network where Presley works, and is determined to take Presley under her wing. She’s equally determined to connect Presley with her son, the bright and affable Lawrence, who couldn’t be further from Presley’s type. As Presley grapples with the loss of her mother and finds her people among those who seek out comedy to make the world a bit brighter, Humor Me reminds us that friendship can emerge from where you least expect it and that shared laughter can ease the deepest pain.

Getting Through

Author: Yvonne Rodney
Publisher: Review and Herald Pub Assoc
ISBN: 0828023867
Category : Church work with youth
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description

The Wander Daze Part 1 and Things Go Wrong: the Wander Daze Part 2

Author: Richard Lapinski Jr.
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1663241538
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 151

Book Description
The Wander Daze Part 1 and Part 2 is a satirical comedy about everyday life in a nursing home and the corporate world. It flushes out thoughts, feelings and impressions previously deemed unacceptable to acknowledge. It does so in such a way that fully utilizes the healing power of laughter. The Wander Daze embodies the spirit of laugh and world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone. It may shock, anger and sadden you but amidst it all it will make you laugh not only at yourself but at life’s ultimate plight. It turns lemon into lemonade by taking a depressing fate and turning it on its head into a palatable experience. All that is required is an open mind and a willingness not to take life or yourself to seriously. So sit back and enjoy the Wander Daze and Things Go Wrong.

Kisses, Family & Hope: A Small Town Later-in-Life Mystery Romance

Author: Sophie Bartow
Publisher: Two Hearts Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 449

Book Description
Enjoy this steamy small-town romantic suspense series, where family bonds run deep, and let the power of love sweep you away. Listen to your heart. It always knows. After a health scare, Ava King steps back from managing her family's corporation to seek more balance in her life. She dreams of having it all—family, a career, and love. A visit to Swan Harbor to spend time with her daughter, Emma, feels like the perfect start. But when a mysterious charm bracelet surfaces, it leads to a startling discovery. Finley Reade has reinvented himself for love more times than he can count. Now, with his two grown sons happily settled, he’s ready to find the woman who can fill the empty spaces in his heart. Ava King seems like the perfect match, but with her daughter engaged to his son, she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length. Their paths soon cross with Captain Jack, Swan Harbor’s eccentric resident, whose wise words prompt Ava to reevaluate her life. Gradually, she opens her heart to Finn. However, secrets from his past loom large, threatening to sabotage his chance at a future with Ava and his sons. He must decide: should he fight for the family he longs for or leave behind everything he holds dear? Are family and love worth fighting for? Welcome to Swan Harbor Kisses, Family & Hope is Book 4 of the Hope & Hearts from Swan Harbor Series, as well as Book 3 in the ‘Hope’ story. It is a second chance, later-in-life, mystery romance with a guaranteed happy ending. If you enjoy sexy, mature men fighting for the futures he’s always wanted, you’ll love Finn Reade. He’s the perfect book boyfriend. This is Book 4 of a 15-book completed series. Grab a copy of Kisses, Family & Hope and curl up with Finn and Ava’s love story.