There is a God!: 1001 Heartwarming (and Hilarious) Reasons to Believe

by Richard Smith, Maureen McElheron

This funny, tender, and inspiring little book offers 1,001 reminders for the faithful—and for doubters, too.

“There is a God!” Who hasn’t uttered these words in response to life’s true miracles? A glorious sunset. Watching your toddler take her first wobbly steps. And that supreme blessing: a hospital gown that closes all the way. In this book, New York Times–bestselling author Richard Smith and Maureen McElheron identify 1,001 miracles that prove that there is in fact a God, including:

- Watching your little girl struggle with an ice-cream cone that appears bigger than she is
- Fireflies on a June night
- Knowing that your ability to explain the difference between hollandaise sauce and béchamel impresses the hell out of your date

There Is a God! will remind you of all the many things that make life wonderful.

192 pages, Paperback

First published June 10, 1987

Reviews

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in one sitting and found it very light, witty, and heartwarming. I found my self laughing out loud at some of the reasons to believe or nodding a long in agreement. What I liked best was that I also really connected with the majority of the "reasons to believe" whether it was because I have been in some of the funny situations or because I was brought to feel a sense of nostalgia. I would definitely recommend this book to a friend and plan to give it out as gifts at the holidays.

[Lillian Slater · Rating 3 out of 5]

This has some hilarious things in it! If you need a quick cheering up, read just a page in here. Promised to bring a smile to anyone's face!

[Jasmine J · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was decent book. Not a story- just a list of reasons. A great reminder of the goodness that actually exists in the world when we feel surround by so much sadness. However, I feel like there could have been better reasons or miracles they could have put in here rather than some of the ones the authors found funny. I didn’t find it funny so much, but it was a nice fast read.

[Russ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book I am going to return to and wear out.

Picked this up, could not put it down or quit grinning. If you need a quick read to cheer you up, this is perfect. This is now something I go back to when I need cheering up – it takes me back to the special moments in life worth revisiting.

Just got a lot of help with my holiday gift list!

[Mageen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very funny....a feel good read.A laugh out loud ice breaker. This book would make a great stocking stuffer.

Mageen

[Kary · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little gift book!

[Cat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book that is accessible on some level to everyone who can read.

[Orsayor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun little book to pass the time.

[Grace DuBois · Rating 3 out of 5]

A cute little book to read.