Happily Ever Laughter by Ken Davis

Happily Ever Laughter: Discovering the Lighter Side of Marriage by Ken Davis

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

MY REVIEW:

Happily Ever Laughter will have you laughing till your sides split!

Ken Davis is the general editor of this book that holds stories by a variety of authors such as Jeff Allen, Chonda Pierce, Kendra Smiley, Bob Stromberg, and others. The short chapters each tell a great story and then are followed by a brief paragraph called "Laugh Lessons".

The focus of this book - you couldn't tell by the title - is the humorous side to marriage. And Ladies, your husband will enjoy this, too! I had a great time reading some of the stories out loud to my husband and at one point I was laughing so hard I was gasping for air and crying! Reading a chapter each night before bed would definitely be a great way to end the evening and melt a few calories away with laughter. It would also make a great anniversary gift to any couple.

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This review copy was provided by Tyndale House Publishers.

How Do You Tuck In a Superhero? by Rachel Balducci

How Do You Tuck In a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys by Rachel Balducci

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

BOOK OVERVIEW:

Author Rachel Balducci is no longer surprised when she has to say things in her house like: "I am not a wrestling mat." "Stay off the roof." "You can try to invent a jet-pack, but I will not buy the fuel for it." Or, "Wear something nice—like a t-shirt with no stains on it."

As the mother of five boys, Balducci has her hands full, which makes for some hilarious stories. She shares more than 50 of those tales--from finding her boys climbing through windows, making traps for catching bad guys or rooting through the refrigerator, ever hungry--in her delightful new book How Do You Tuck in a Superhero?: And Other Delightful Mysteries of Raising Boys.

Readers will laugh out loud at the antics she experiences on a daily basis, as she pulls back the curtain on what a life filled to the brim with boys is like for one woman. From the curious scenes she catches her boys in, to the entertaining conversations she overhears, to the unimaginable rules she's been forced to make, this laugh-out-loud celebration joyfully explores the sweet and wild side of boyhood.

MY REVIEW:

Some books you read to learn more about a subject, and then others you read to gain insight and advice on the problems you are facing. And then there is a book you read for pure enjoyment that keeps you laughing for days and weeks after you have turned the last page. This is one of those books.

How Do You Tuck In A Superhero? will make you laugh whether you have all boys, all girls, or a mix of both. This lighthearted look at parenting will encourage you and remind you to take one day at a time and enjoy each one for what it is. They fly by to fast...just like superheroes.

I appreciated Rachel's light approach that packed real life lessons, laughter, and a shot in the arm to any weary mother. This fun book is broken into short stories in short chapters to enable a quick read in the midst of chaos. Even if you don't normally like to read you will love this book! And you will laugh!

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This review copy was provided courtesy of Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

To Mom, The Keeper Of The Zoo

To Mom, the Keeper of the Zoo: A Collection of Thoughts on Motherhood by Maureen Wright

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A cute book that you can read page by page for a quick dose of encouragement in the zoo of mothering. I enjoyed her humorous, yet thought provoking short tales. There are a few poems and Bible verses tucked in and around the daily stories as well for a variety of reading choices. A good book to give a mom for a bit of comic relief!