Ha!: humor for the lighter side of life

by Martha Bolton

Author of more than fifty humor books, Martha Bolton shares a joyous read with feel-good humor on every page, packed with anecdotes, quotes, and more.

It is said that a hearty laugh can burn up to thirty-five calories! That being the case, a steady diet of Martha Bolton’s humor will lighten up your life in more ways than one.

In this fun book, Bolton shares hilarious insights into the stuff life is made of—families, neighbors, dieting, difficult people, politics, marriage, the workplace, and more—as she helps readers see the lighter side of life.

144 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2005

About the author

Bob Hope's first female staff writer, working for the legendary comedian in the 1980s and 1990s. She has received nominations for an Emmy, a Dove, and a WGA Award. The author of 88 books, including her newest, Dear Bob... Bob Hope's Wartime Correspondence with the GIs of WW2, which was awarded the Christian Market Book of the Year and the AWSA Memoir of the Year at the Golden Scrolls 2021. She was also named AWSA Member of the Year for 2021. Martha is also a prolific playwright with shows playing in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Two of the musicals are based on her novels, Josiah for President and The Home Game. Martha has also written for Phyllis Diller and numerous other comedians.