Description:
Laugh all the way to your next birthday... and beyond!
We all age, despite some of our best efforts, but any day above ground is a good day. Why not have a little fun? From well-known comedy writer Martha Bolton comes a refreshing book of jokes for older folks.
- senior foibles
- doctor visits
- grandchildren antics
- travel
- technology troubles
- the good ol' days
- ...and many more!
Brief description: Martha Bolton, former staff writer for Bob Hope and author of eighty-nine books, has written comedy for Phyllis Diller, Mark Lowry, Chonda Pierce, and many others. Nominated for an Emmy, Dove, and Writers' Guild Awards, she is currently the playwright for Blue Gate Musicals, with plays running in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania; two of which are based on her novels, Josiah for President and The Home Game. After spending most of her life in California, she now makes middle Tennessee her home.
Review Quotes: In the first sentences of this book, Martha Bolton explains that funny is supposed to be funny. Its purpose is not to win an argument. It's not to prove that your political beliefs are more sophisticated than those who hold a different opinion. It's not an excuse to use language people may feel uncomfortable listening to. Humor's purpose is to make people laugh and enjoy. My colleague, Martha Bolton, was always able to uncover that humor, mine it, polish it, and get laughs with it. This book is a great indication of that skill. If you want examples of good, solid, funny comedy, read Martha's new book, Forgettable Jokes for Older Folks. It's chock-full of them.
- Gene Perret, three-time Emmy Award winning comedy writer for Bob Hope, The Carol Burnett Show, and Mama's Family, and author of over forty books
- Mark Lowry, recording artist, "Mary, Did You Know?" lyricist