My Life As a Bystander: For Better or Worse And Everything in Between

by Jeff Allen, Martha Bolton

Jeff Allen says, "Some days all we want to do is butter our waffle. But life doesn’t always cooperate." My Life as a Bystander is about these kind of days. Jeff also adds, "It’s also about trying to decode the secret code of women. It’s about grandparents who buy your three-year-old a BB gun. And it’s about arguments over cheese." Sound familiar? As one who has been married for over two decades and has raised sons, Jeff feels he has something to say on the subject. As a comedian, it’s usually something funny. And it is always interesting, maybe even a little profound.

193 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2005

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Reviews

[Sondang]

Huhuhu, I hated finishing this book, cause I reallly loooove it...
This book was so funny, and touching at the same time.
I love the way he tells about his point of view of many small things that actually the foundation of relationship.
As a Christian and comedian, he has the witty point of view.
I especially love the part 'Is There A Paper in Heaven?'
and 'Help Me, Mr. Wizard,'
Ah a great book indeed.
Really brigthen up these hectic days...
Insight Bookstore. Rp. 127.000 only -worth it!-

[Ruth]

This book is hilarious stories from the life of Jeff Allen, who is a professional comedian. Jeff Allen is actually coming to my husband's and my church in a couple weeks to do a show, and we happened to find this book on the shelf of a bookstore we were in shortly before Christmas, so now we're both excited about him coming. This is definitely the best and funniest book I've read in a while. I highly recommend it!

[Stephanie]

Jeff Allen is one of my favorite comedians. He's not *quite* as good on paper as he is on TV, but I was laughing pretty hard at times. Jeff also has some good moments that have you thinking between chuckles. I found it an enjoyable book!