Humor for a Woman's Heart: Stories, Quips, and Quotes to Lift the Heart

by Shari MacDonald (Compiler)

Humor has the unique power to lift a heart to new heights, to heal the hurts of a bad day, and to infuse the soul with inspiration.

Samplings from some of your favorite authors and comedians include Patsy Clairmont, Martha Bolton, Mark Lowry, Carolyn Arends, and many more. This feel-good book will delight your feminine funny bone and tickle your female fancy.

Take a deep breath, inhale the joy, soak up the merriment, and you'll surely find that your heart is lighter, your day brighter, and your soul hilariously refreshed.

Genres: Humor, Christian, Nonfiction, Self Help, Womens

249 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

Shari MacDonald is the author of numerous Christian novels, coauthor of such titles as "The Creative Memories Way", and compiler of several humor compilations, including "Humor for a Mom’s Heart". She and her husband, live in Portland, Oregon with their twin sons.

Reviews

[Unsolved ☕︎ Mystery · Rating 3 out of 5]

I needed a light-hearted read after reading so many heavy suspense reads; they can really put a drain on my mind.

This was cute and just what I needed (and bonus: it fit the theme for Valentine's Day too because it has hearts on the cover).

The stories were cute and fun, with a side of corn(y).

[Roseann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Note: This was a book for my Read Harder Challenge 2019 #4 A humor book

This book should be titled Humor for A Woman’s Heart Who Has Had Children. I would say 60-75% of the stories in this book were related to women as mothers, which I am not. I found the stories cute, but not very funny. Most were very Christian oriented and it felt like I was reading a book length Reader’s Digest. I am giving it three stars as it fits the bill for the audience it is intended for.

I really need to read synopsis when I am picking books for my challenges.

[Lindsey Gandhi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Laughter is the best medicine. My sister-in-law gave this to me while I was going through a tough time medically. It is a bunch of short stories. And many of them made me laugh out loud so hard that I briefly forgot my personal pain. I do agree with another review that this is a good book to read in between a heavier book. Take a moment to laugh, I guarantee you will be able to relate to at least one of the stories.

[Mayda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Like many collections, the offerings in this book are varied. Some are quite humorous, while others are not. It has chapters on parenting, kids, spouses, decorating, homes, families, and more. The book will definitely make you smile, and perhaps even chuckle at times. And likely, you will identify with what the writer says, even if it only applies to someone you know. Because the articles are short, you can read as much or as little as you time for and come back to it when you wish. And for busy women, that can be a blessing of its own.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a fun book to read! It was definitely very humorous and a fun read! The authors were mothers talking about life in their families. Fun read!

[Julie Winkler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hilarious stories!

[Mobley-Carter Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

I felt cheerful when I read this, and I shared some of the funny content when I met with others.

[Sandra · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is truly boring. I can't believe how it has 4 stars!

[Nancy H · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is an older book, so some of the references are dated, but the humor carries through and makes for a fun read.

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[Jana · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very light read, funny stories from women of all ages. There were fewer laughs the longer I read the book, but still good. Freebie from the library.

[Brig · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a book of chapters, each written by different people (mostly women), be it a comic, an author, a preacher's wife, etc.... It's base is humor from a Mother's perspective (with a Christian/Biblical slant). I was not expecting it to be a Christian themed book (refered to God alot and scripture) as I am not a Christian anymore. If I had known that I probably wouldn't have picked it up, but after reading it I'm glad I did. I enjoyed it. It was funny, honest, and a bit heartbreaking in some chapters. A quick and easy read (though emotional in parts). I would classify this as a "Summer read" for those of us who will be or are moms. :) 3 Stars!

[Amber Dulaney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Humor for a Woman's Heart is a collection of short, nonfiction stories. The stories are separated into categories/chapters. At the beginning of each chapter you will find a quote. Most of the stores are written by women, but there are a few by men as well.

I enjoyed this book and laughed as I read each story. I laughed the hardest as I read the stories written by Mark Lowry.

This book is one I would recommend reading, especially you could use a few good laughs.

[Samia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don't really remember a book that made me laugh as hard as this one did...try and control THAT in Language Arts class...☺

[Jenieve Cumberland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just a bunch of short stories. I needed something to make me laugh after reading a bunch of books from the spider queen series. Dude...talk about feeling emo and drow-like.

[Englandjennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very funny!

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is delightfully refreshing. Two of my favorite contributing authors are Patsy Clairmont and Mark Lowry.

[Shanle · Rating 4 out of 5]

The stories are uplifting and made me laugh. I completely understood some of the stories about motheehood.

[Krittle Belle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cute. A good light read in between some other heavier books.

[Ceashark · Rating 2 out of 5]

not my usual read but ok

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick light read. It reminded me of the Chicken Soup books but not sad, just fun stories.

[Marwa Tageldeen · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved every page

[Sierra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wicked funny!