Faster Than a Whippoorwill's Ass

by A.J. Goode

When author A.J. Goode is told that her mouth runs faster than a whippoorwill’s ass, she turns the criticism into both a compliment and a pretty fair description of her love for telling funny stories. In this collection of humorous essays, she has fun just being her talkative, upbeat self in her own unique, unfiltered, and opinionated way. Originally published as “Have a Goode One,” this book contains essays pulled from Goode’s blog about her experiences adjusting to marriage and parenthood in rural Michigan. Confronted with squirrels in the kitchen, rampaging roosters in the driveway, and a fussy eater who refuses to eat anything but salami-and-Velveeta omelets, Goode seeks out the humor in every situation, no matter how frustrating or strange. She throws in a bit of nostalgia and opinion while trying to figure out how to talk to her children about virginity, drug use, and the proper procedures for disposing of dead chipmunks in the bathroom. In the midst of laughing at obnoxious football moms and excitable body parts, Goode also delivers some heartfelt insights into focusing on the things that really matter. Her slightly twisted views on life and the world in general will lift your spirits and leave you smiling.

Genres: Humor

147 pages, Paperback

Published July 17, 2017

About the author

A.J. Goode is a member of Romance Writers of America and Mid-Michigan RWA. She is also a proud contributor to "Chicken Soup for the Soul." She writes romances because she believes that everyone deserves a Happily Ever After. Her books are set in small towns and close-knit communities where neighbors and friends are like family, just like the small Michigan town she calls home.

She is a lifelong resident of Michigan, where she lives with her three children and one very needy cat. She believes that some of life's biggest challenges can be handled best when faced with laughter and chocolate in generous quantities.

Reviews

[Megan · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book to read while reading another book. Often times I find myself getting bored reading just one book so this was great with the short essays and they were actually lol funny... I found myself identifying a lot with her or at least been able to empathize with her. I will definitely be reading the other essay books she has written!

[Chrissy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 - I wish we had half stars! This definitely made me laugh, and it was so easy to just pick at random times, while you’re walking the dog or sitting in a waiting room. It’s all short stories, I think from her blog, but she’s very frank about everything. She’s so funny! Now I just have to burn through her sequels before my kindle unlimited ends!!! 😂😂😂

[April Cothern · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutly hilarious!

[Double_U · Rating 4 out of 5]

hillarious