New Releases by Martha Bolton

Winner of the 2021 Golden Scroll Awards for Memoir of the Year and Christian Market Book of the Year awarded by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association FIRST PLACE WINNER IN THE MEMOIR CATEGORY OF THE 2022 SELAH AWARDS For five decades, comedian, actor, singer, dancer, and entertainer Bob Hope (1903–2003) traveled the world performing before American and Allied troops and putting on morale-boosting USO shows. Dear Bob . . . : Bob Hope’s Wartime Correspondence with the G.I.s of World War II tells the story of Hope’s remarkable service to the fighting men and women of World War II, collecting personal letters, postcards, packages, and more sent back and forth among Hope and the troops and their loved ones back home. Soldiers, nurses, wives, and parents shared their innermost thoughts, swapped jokes, and commiserated with the “G.I.s’ best friend” about war, sacrifice, lonely days, and worrisome, silent nights. The Entertainer of the Century performed for millions of soldiers in person, in films, and over the radio. He visited them in the hospitals and became not just a pal but their link to home. This unforgettable collection of letters and images, many of which remained in Hope’s personal files throughout his life and now reside at the Library of Congress, capture a personal side of both writer and recipient in a very special and often-emotional way. This volume heralds the voices of those servicemen and women whom Hope entertained and who, it is clear, delighted and inspired him.

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. Topics for laughter include:senior foiblesdoctor visitsgrandchildren anticstraveltechnology troublesthe good ol’ days...and many more!Go on, laugh a little! Use this book to unwind, share it with your friends, and smile your way to a brighter outlook on life. After all, a few more laugh lines can’t hurt!

Levi and John Troyer are twins, but they are complete opposites. John is a hard worker who puts faith, their father, and the family farm before everything else in his life. Levi's total focus is baseball. Using a fence post for a bat, he often shirks his responsibilities around the farm, opting for a game of ball instead. When he's not playing his favorite sport, he's trying to win the heart of pretty Hannah Weaver, otherwise known as the "only Amish girl who can't cook." But when sports talent scout Phil Watson discovers Levi and his incredible pitching arm and offers him a chance to go pro, even Hannah can't stop Levi from seeking a career in the majors, leaving their community and the Amish lifestyle behind. Sibling rivalry, untold secrets, broken paths, and plenty of surprises await the Troyer family as this story of a son's dream and a father's love unfolds. Can an Amish ballplayer make it in the world of professional baseball-and at what cost? Will Hannah wait for the man she loves? Will John ever accept his brother? And in the end, will any of the family finally make it home again? "Anything Martha Bolton writes, I read. Not just because she's hilarious, but because she spins a great yarn that takes me to better places than I'd hoped to visit, places that nourish my soul. You'll love this book. I sprained my wrist turning pages." -Phil Callaway, best-selling author of Laughing Matters and host of Laugh Again radio "A heartwarming depiction of Amish life, a woman's love for her man, and a man's love of baseball. Bolton hits it way out of the park " -Beverly Lewis, author of The Shunning "Love baseball? Love a good father-son story? Then you're going to love this fun and powerful novel by my good friend, Martha Bolton. After all, if an Amish man can run for president (as he did in her first novel, Josiah for President), then why can't one take on the professional sports world? The Home Game - it's got my vote " -Mike Huckabee, Governor of Arkansas, 1996-2007, Presidential Candidate, Fox News Host

In a world that is constantly changing, there is one thing that remains constant-the power of laughter. Since we can't stop all the changes that keep happening to our bodies and our world as we live life on the north side of fifty, we can still laugh and learn from them. So if you love recalling the fun and simplicity of yesteryear, if you enjoyed other humor books about "middle age" by Martha Bolton, then you'll love The Whole World is Changing...and I'm Too Hot To Care. You'll laugh, you might even cry, and even though you still won't be able to stop the world or your body from changing, after reading this light-hearted take on aging and life, the changes might not bother you as much.

When former Congressman Mark Stedman throws in the towel on his presidential campaign, his only choice is to return to his home state and decide how to spend the rest of his life ... until he meets Josiah Stoltzfus, an Amish farmer from Pennsylvania. Stedman learns more from Josiah in a few hours than in his many years in office. He comes to the conclusion that someone like Josiah should be running the country. Not a career politician, but someone with a little old-fashioned common sense, someone who's not afraid of rolling up his sleeves and getting his hands dirty. Someone like Josiah Stoltzfus. Using his old campaign headquarters for a base, Mark Stedman determines to introduce a new candidate to America. He pledges to do everything in his power to make sure Josiah gets elected. But can a plain man of faith turn the tide of politics and become the leader of America, and what will he have to risk to do it?

From the hosts of a nationally syndicated radio comedy show, a humorous endorsement of American lifestyle and cuisine, with recipes and dining tips. "ALL THE FAT IS THE LORD'S . . ." —Leviticus 3:16 Radio personalities Rick Burgess and Bill "Bubba" Bussey love their grub, and they love it well—and now they want to tell you everything they know about it! In this bountiful buffet of all-things-vittles, Rick and Bubba of the syndicated Rick & Bubba Show—heard nationally on more than 60 radio stations—will offer you a veritable smorgasbord of tantalizing tidbits to help you get the most out of America's favorite pastime—eating! Features of Rick and Bubba's Big Honkin' Book of Grub include: Rick and Bubba's no-fail Weight Loss Tips Palate-pleasing recipes to tickle your tummy Rick and Bubba's Tribute to the Casserole "Da Rules" for eating with excellence and grace (including Rick and Bubba's Never-to-Be-Broken Rules of the Church Potluck) Rick and Bubba's Favorite Places to Eat The official list of interesting Food Fairs and Festivals "Eating is an art . . . an event . . . an experience," say Rick and Bubba. So grab your forks, y'all, and come on. There's eatin' to do! Let Rick and Bubba show you how!

There is life after fifty. In case you were wondering. And best-selling author and very funny lady Martha Bolton is here to wax hilarious on every part of it -- from the perils of exercise to the puzzling tradition of fruitcake, the annoyance of tailgaters to the miraculous powers of pie. Martha's humour is just as clever (and needed) as ever -- she takes on nutritional labelling, iPhones, and the upside of a recession. With chapters like, 'When One Door Closes, It's Usually on My Foot' and '12-Step Program for Buffet Addicts', she will have you laughing your socks off. She also writes touching pieces about the things she misses -- land lines, in-store coffee shops, hand-written letters, dressing up, her parents -- and the one thing that grounds her: her faith in God. Laugh along with Martha as she reminds you of what is truly important and turns the normal stuff of life -- after fifty -- into riotous fun.

No one looks at growing older quite like Martha Bolton. Whether she's contemplating why some people turn cantankerous as they age, suggesting songs and books for the middle years, or looking at the benefits of shrinking, she keeps readers laughing out loud. And when readers are laughing the loudest, she'll touch them with a moving or poignant observation to remind them about the value of life. This new book from the full-time comedy writer follows in the wake of It's Always Darkest Before the Fridge Door Opens and the bestselling Didn't My Skin Used to Fit?

The men are on one side. The women on the other. They're ready -- they're set -- they're off!... Well...maybe not. Seasoned comedy writers Martha Bolton and Brad Dickson take an unconventional, refreshing look at the over-forty race to the Fountain of Youth. Instead of heaping on the pressure to exercise more, eat less, manage your time, and save all your money for retirement, Bolton and Dickson offer a take-it-easy approach to aging with chapters like: € If Menopausal Women Ruled the World € How to Calculate Your Real Age € I Am Woman, Where'd I Go? € Desperate Grandmas € He Died of What? € Gimme a Head with Hair Filled with gentle encouragement and rolling humor, Race You to the Fountain of Youth will remind you to focus on the things that truly matter -- contentment, personal growth, faith, and joy. Relevant, real, and always funny, this look at the better half of life doesn't ask you to change one thing about yourself -- except maybe to laugh a bit more and worry a bit less.

A Self-Help Spoof for the Life Impaired Right here in this book store, you can find hundreds of them -- self-help books. They tell you how to improve your finances, lose weight, age gracefully, and influence people. But even after reading all those books, you're still a mess. It can only mean one thing: maybe life's just not that into you. Once you open you mind to this possibility, you can quit beating yourself up. It's all about attitude. It's about the find art of whining. It's about losing your shirt, but keeping your dignity. It's about being dull and boring, but making it work for you. It's about losing friends and influencing nobody. It's about just saying no to dieting because, well, let's be honest, carbs just taste good. A hilarious, good-natured spoof on more that fifty self-help books, this book will leave you feeling better about who you are and laughing your way to becoming the person God created you to be.

Laugh Your Way Through a Sticky Situation Life is full of problems: there's not enough time in the day, your kids won't stop fighting, and those cars won't let you merge onto the highway. Not to mention the really bad stuff: your best friends are getting divorced, and your close relative is sick. It's enough to make you want to scream and cry and stomp your feet. But then you remember you're not three. Life is like a refrigerator--it offers us a lot of good things, but it can be smelly if left for too long. Don't let life be a stinker. God provided the equipment to laugh--we just have to remember to use it. Martha Bolton and Phil Callaway show how they look on the bright side of life as they teach us creative ways to deal with telemarketers, remind us that we could cope with the world if it wasn't for the people, and explain why M&Ms are healthy. Where there's a will, there's a way, and Martha and Phil will help you find a way to laugh yourself back into a joyful life!

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These gift books by the author of Didn't My Skin Use to Fit? contain humorous anecdotes, quotes, lists, and more, bringing inspiration and encouragement. (Motivation)

Whether Martha Bolton is contemplating whether or not there will be carbs in heaven or why she's growing her own turtle neck, she'll leave readers laughing out loud as they recognize the truth in her hilarious take on aging. Her fans crave each chapter just as they crave one more piece of chocolate. This veteran comedy writer adds occasional touching and poignant stories that remind readers what life is all about.

A humorous book about aging, introducing the concept of using hot flashes as an energy source.

A humorous look at everyday life with anecdotes on topics including family, faith, food, and religion.

Author Martha Bolton, popular humorist and longtime staff writer for Bob Hope, shares her wit and warmth in these charming books. Whimsical art, carefully chosen quotes, lighthearted messages, humorous lists, and gift coupons for the grateful recipient make these fun books a joy to give and receive.

A popular writer of books for teens gently advises readers on how to deal with a wide variety of loss: death of parent, siblings and friends; runaways and suicide; divorce and broken relationships; and many other causes of grief.

With wit and wisdom, Bolton delivers a lighthearted look at the who, what, when, where, why and how of hugging. Illustrations.

In the style of top-selling If the Pasta Wiggles and Never Ask Delilah for a Trim, this upbeat youth devotional offers fresh insight on the truths of the letter of James. Ninety short, attention-getting reflections help teens think about how they conduct their relationships with others and calls them to a higher standard of love. Each devotion contains a Scripture passage, a short prayer, and a pointed "bumper sticker" thought to remember and ponder. Ideal for parents, teachers and youth workers who want to get teens into the Bible.

Laughter is the best medicine-especially when it comes to marriage! This zany sequel to I Love You...Still includes riotous readings paired with scripture, prayers, and discussion questions.

A collection of essays offers teens a lighthearted perspective on embarrassing moments, and provides insight on coping and learning from those experiences.

Martha manages to tickle the funny bone while delivering messages about honesty, selfishness, trust and other issues audiences face in their relationships.

Do you know a friend or have a spouse who's getting a little older and could use some ribs tickling? Could you use a perspective-altering, shot-in-the-arm about how to look at the minor aches and pains of going over the hill? For some, getting older is definitely not a laughing matter. For Martha Bolton, however, there's one lesson she's learned that makes aging easier--laughter and longevity go hand-in-hand! Like other top Christian humorists Barbara Johnson and Patsy Clairmont, Bolton's humor is based in a faith that teaches while it makes you laugh. In Didn't My Skin Used to Fit, the message is that life after forty can be as much fun (even more so) than life before forty. When you can't stop the crow's-feet from walking over your face, it's time to laugh about it.

In the style of top-selling If the Pasta Wiggles, Don't Eat It, this upbeat youth devotional offers fresh insight on the truths of the Book of Psalms. Ninety short, attention-getting reflections help teens think about their personal relationship with God. Each devotion contains a Scripture passage, a short prayer, and a pointed bumper sticker thought to ponder. Generous servings of humor throughout the book motivate kids to read Scripture. Ideal for parents, teachers, and youth workers who want to get teens into the Bible.

When Piper the mouse sneaks into the circus and "borrows" different things, he learns a lesson about honesty.

"La autora, Martha Bolton, con un espiritu perspicaz, maduro y divertido nos presenta en esta coleccion una serie de comedias y monologos cortos, atractivos e inspiradores, que hacen posible que las historias de la Biblia cobren vida al ser leidas o representadas. Cada obra esta adecuada para presentarse tanto dentro como fuera de la iglesia. Los manuscristos estan enfocados a audiencias de jovenes y adultos.48 paginas.

A little mouse has trouble sleeping until his father tells him about God's wonderful gift of dreams.