God Uses Cracked Pots

by Patsy Clairmont

Humorist Patsy Clairmont provides a side-splitting, heartwarming collection of anecdotal gems that turn everyday events into hysterical, humorous memories.

Genres: Christian, Faith, Nonfiction, Humor, Inspirational, Christian Living, Self Help

Paperback

First published April 24, 1991

About the author

Patsy is a bookish woman who loves words and has a penchant for dark chocolate sorbet. Since spelling bees in grade school, childhood Scrabble games, right up to her current addiction with Words with Friends she has been known to spell it out, to say it like it is.

Much to her surprise Patsy has written a stack of books that continues to light her passion for the printed page. And nothing pleases her more than to share her faith through laughter and tears and to encourage others to flourish.

A former agoraphobic Patsy never imagined the expansive plans God had in mind for her. She just wanted to make it to her neighborhood grocery store and safely home again. Instead, for the past 35 years she has been traipsing throughout the U.S. and Canada, interspersed with trips to Israel and Africa and she has even spoken at the Pentagon for the Flag Officers Bible Study. Patsy has spoken to millions of women (and men) offering spiritual and emotional hope.

Patsy has written books in several genres including devotional, fiction, children’s, and gift offerings. She is one of the founding speakers at Women of Faith and trains people for the platform.

Patsy is the author of over 35 books best-selling books and currently lives in Franklin TN.

Reviews

[Apryl Anderson · Rating 1 out of 5]

5 stars for good intent, -4 for being so irritatingly Americhurch, + 1/2 star for...I'm not sure.

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is amazing! She is a wonderful woman of God who is also entertaining and down right funny! I have seen Patsy at a women's retreat and I laughed so hard I thought I'd fall over! She is absolutely hilarious!

[Mary Kestner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Come on...who doesn't need to laugh?
Short stories of her personal life that you can relate to.
I reread this for fun!

[Stacy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny. I could relate.

[Priscilla King · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well, I laughed. This is a book of funny anecdotes from a church lady's life, each section beginning with the author laughing at her own mistakes and ending with some sort of "spiritual" reflection. As daily devotional reading...if you're not superstitious about laughing before breakfast, yes. As bathroom reading, some might find it more suitable. Very clean comedy, safe for work or even for sharing with the children.

I'd like it better, and think some reviewers would too, if the main story of Patsy Clairmont's life hadn't been so often misunderstood. Clairmont was a shy extrovert who matured into accepting her thoughtless, chatty, pushy self. Her story was subsequently misinterpreted as "God's will" for the way introverts are supposed to mature, too. Wrong. *We* mature into embracing our quietness and that of our friends, and feeling less guilty about being turned off by extroverts' manners! (I think that's what another review on this page by describing the book as "irritatingly Americhurch"--too many evangelicals seem to think we're saved by God's Grace PLUS extroversion.) Extroversion appears to be the result of a less fully developed brain so we should probably be charitable about Clairmont's learning to accept life with her disability, but that would be easier if everyone understood that she is in no way a role model, just a lovable Christian comedian.

[Ailyn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Based on the title of this book, I expected different content than what was delivered. Sure, some of the anecdotes shared were interesting but for the most part I didn't see how God was working through these anecdotes.

[Juanita · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’d give this book 2.5 stars. I read a couple of stories (which are only 3 pages long) each morning. Some were funny some I didn’t really connect with but on the whole it was good how she wrote with humour about every day happenings and asked a question at the end.

[Jennifer Buczynski · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some hilarious stories, some pointless stories, I think this was meant to be chewed over time, but I read it quickly so I could give it back to my friend. lol.

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

She writes well, but I was perhaps not in the best of moods when I read this. It felt a little overly pessimistic at times. That might just be my own mood projected, though.

[Annetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second time reading this book. Loved it. So inspirational

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just a fun read !

[Megan Torrance · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute, well written memoirs.

[Sue · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is written by an American mother who's also a travelling speaker, and is described on the front cover as 'A Lighthearted Look at Life's Foibles & Fears'.

It's not a book to read straight through - it's a series of anecdotes about Patsy's family, or her life in general, dotting about the years and usually coming up with a serious point at the end - or a not-so-serious one. I found myself picking it up every so often when I had five minutes to wait for something, and reading a bit more - each section is only two sides long, so they're easy enough to read.

It's not a typical book at all due to the style; it's really more like a blog! It's friendly, informal, to the point, and gives a good picture of the author's family and life in a series of apparently random comments and anecdotes.

It's not hilariously funny, or particularly moving, but it's certainly light-hearted and enjoyable, and excellent for picking up to browse when you have a few minutes to spare.

[Bruce Dinsman · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this book through Amazon while I was researching a blog note about cracked pots. The book is apparently out of print, but the copy I have was done by Focus on the Family. Communication with them indicates that the rights to the book reverted to Patsy, but her website does not list her older books. I am trying to get permission to quote from the book because she really does down to earth comments on trying to live a Godly life. If you haven't read this you should. I've always loved here insights

[Ren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I've had this book on my shelf for years, packing and moving it multiple times. Finally, I've read it! The author's honesty is refreshing. She's not perfect and uses her shortcomings and goofs to illustrate lessons learned. Definitely worth a read, but I think I was expecting it to be funnier.

[Jana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Patsy Clairmont uses humorous stories from her personal life to prove that God really does use "cracked pots". I found the stories to be light-hearted and funny. Each story ends with a thought or question to ponder in your own life. God Uses Cracked Pots is a quick, enjoyable read.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious!

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick read and inspirational

[Shelli · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love that she is a Christian women, with such a fun loving funny enthusiastic personality! Great book enjoyed reading it, and look forward to reading more of her books.

[Vickie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious and touching. So glad I read this book.

[Mary · Rating 3 out of 5]

short stories by Christian author

[Paul Kovatch · Rating 5 out of 5]

I meet this lady years ago
great communicator and strong Christian
good food for an uplifted spirit

[Jonimarie Whiting · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVED EVERY MINUTE of reading this book!!

[Beth Shultz · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a classic. Just as timeless as when I first read it.