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Humor Me, I'm over the Hill
A delightful reminder to age gleefully while living life to the fullest. "They say the best way to grow old is not to be in a hurry about it,and Lord knows, I've put it off for as long as I could." says humorist and encourager Barbara Johnson. But old age happens...with little or no effort on our part. If you're alive, you're getting older! In thisthird book in the Humor Me series, readers will find hilarious ways to age both ferociously and joyfully. Created especiallyfor those who are young at heart but slightly older in other places.
- GenresHumorChristianNonfiction
86 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Barbara Johnson
66 books98 followersLibrarian note: There are other authors with the same name
Barbara Johnson (1927-2007) died July 2nd, 2007 of cancer (Central Nervous System Lymphoma) after a valiant 6 year fight against the disease. During her illness, she added four more books to her long list of published works, including one that takes humorous pokes at her life with cancer. Affectionately called the “Geranium Lady,” a title taken from her bestselling book, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy, her homespun humor and hope in God in the midst of tragedy, ministered to millions.
A strong Christian woman who relied on her faith in God and her sense of humor to persevere through many devastating experiences, her life was plagued by a string of tragedies. Her husband was in a near fatal accident and slowly recovered from debilitating injuries. She lost one son in Vietnam and another son to a drunk driver. Her third son was estranged from the family while pursuing a homosexual lifestyle. But, she emerged from these experiences having learned that though pain is inevitable, people can choose to pick flowers instead of weeds.
Her compassion extended far beyond the pages of her encouraging books. Wanting to use her own pain to help others, she and her husband Bill founded Spatula Ministries, a unique organization that uses a “spatula of love” to help parents “peel themselves off the ceiling” and begin on the road to recovery. She wrote her first book after reaching the age of 50 and was voted “Celebrity Mom of the Year” for 1996. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer, she toured across the country as a popular conference speaker and part of the "Women of Faith" tour. Her many books have comforted millions of women, bringing them hope and humor in times of distress. She will be missed by many, but her life will live on in her numerous books.
Barbara Johnson (1927-2007) died July 2nd, 2007 of cancer (Central Nervous System Lymphoma) after a valiant 6 year fight against the disease. During her illness, she added four more books to her long list of published works, including one that takes humorous pokes at her life with cancer. Affectionately called the “Geranium Lady,” a title taken from her bestselling book, Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy, her homespun humor and hope in God in the midst of tragedy, ministered to millions.
A strong Christian woman who relied on her faith in God and her sense of humor to persevere through many devastating experiences, her life was plagued by a string of tragedies. Her husband was in a near fatal accident and slowly recovered from debilitating injuries. She lost one son in Vietnam and another son to a drunk driver. Her third son was estranged from the family while pursuing a homosexual lifestyle. But, she emerged from these experiences having learned that though pain is inevitable, people can choose to pick flowers instead of weeds.
Her compassion extended far beyond the pages of her encouraging books. Wanting to use her own pain to help others, she and her husband Bill founded Spatula Ministries, a unique organization that uses a “spatula of love” to help parents “peel themselves off the ceiling” and begin on the road to recovery. She wrote her first book after reaching the age of 50 and was voted “Celebrity Mom of the Year” for 1996. Prior to being diagnosed with cancer, she toured across the country as a popular conference speaker and part of the "Women of Faith" tour. Her many books have comforted millions of women, bringing them hope and humor in times of distress. She will be missed by many, but her life will live on in her numerous books.
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January 18, 2019
I love Barbara Johnson. She's been through so much and is open about it and finds humor in everything in the gamut of daily life, encouraging you to do the same. What a wonderful break. I find myself laughling out loud. Enjoy!
April 30, 2018
Barbara Johnson is so funny. I love her words of encouragement. All mothers of any age or stage will enjoy this book!
April 11, 2010
This is a pretty cute little book for mothers. There were a couple stories that had me chuckling. I think I'm interested in reading Johnson's Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy and Paul Reiser's Babyhood so I'm going to check those out now.
It should be noted that this can be read in one sitting easily - 88 very short pages.
**Edit - I'm not interested in Johnson's other book after all although I did order Reiser's.
I forgot to mention that this book is written with a religious backing - nothing over the top like some books that have a religious background - but it should be mentioned.
It should be noted that this can be read in one sitting easily - 88 very short pages.
**Edit - I'm not interested in Johnson's other book after all although I did order Reiser's.
I forgot to mention that this book is written with a religious backing - nothing over the top like some books that have a religious background - but it should be mentioned.
October 7, 2009
Very quick read and delightfully funny.
June 5, 2012
EXCELLENT
October 28, 2015
A sweet gift from my children that reminded me to lighten up.
August 8, 2008
This is such a great easy to read book. She always makes me laugh!
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