Seasoned comedic authors Spangler (She Who Laughs, Lasts!) and MacDonald
(Humor for the Heart) draw upon Christendom's funniest writers and speakers
for some "laugh till you drop" stories, quips and anecdotes of life
experiences. Well-regarded comediennes Barbara Johnson, Chonda Pierce, Patsy
Clairmont, Luci Swindoll, Sheila Walsh and Marilyn Meberg are some of the
many contributors. The target audience is clearly women, but a few male
writers offer pieces as well: Christian comics Ken Davis and Mark Lowry add to
the ensemble, along with syndicated columnist Dave Barry, who contributes a
piece that is long on gender humor but devoid of Christian content. In over 75
hilarious stories, Spangler and MacDonald have accomplished their goal of
finding joy amidst some of life's not-so-humorous happenings. With a simple
twist in perspective and a quick nod toward heaven, the disastrous is
transformed into the deliriously funny. Take Becky Freeman's step back into
the college scene as a middle-aged wife and mother; on her first day, she
receives a shock to her already stressed self-esteem. Enter a good
friend/hairdresser boldly attempting to turn back the ravages of time with
hair color, which ends up giving more color... but less hair. Illness,
marriage, kids, money, eating, vacationing: no topic is out of range when a
group of women, intent on seeing the sunny side of life, get together for a
laugh. Regrettably, this compilation will likely only appeal to female
readers, whose male counterparts won't see past the floral cover and
predominantly female-oriented topics. (Jan.) Copyright 2001 Cahners Business
Information.
