God Does Have a Sense of Humor |  | Author: Rob Ballister
Publisher: iUniverse
Category: eBooks
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Rating:  23 reviews
Format: Kindle Book
Media: Kindle Edition
Edition: second
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Product Description
WINNER--2007 Military Writers' Society of America Gold Medal for Humor
Rob Ballister can find humor anywhere. Whether it’s in the operating room, in the classroom, in a relationship, or in Spain, his unique style takes you on a journey through the significant events that shaped his life. Through a never-ending struggle to understand his family, women, and God’s sense of humor, he stands defiantly with nothing more than a smile and his teddy bear Oscar. Follow him as he joins the Navy, sees the world, beats cancer, and gets beaten up. Ride with him as he learns to drive, learns the truth about Santa Claus, and learns where babies come from. It’s a wild ride filled with laughter, friendship, a bit of heartbreak, and a lot of love. You will laugh, you may cry, but one thing is certain. You won’t forget it.
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The Author Has a Wonderful Sense of Humor! October 6, 2006
W. H. McDonald Jr. (Elk Grove, CA USA)
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I started off reading "God Does have a sense Of Humor" not expecting too much more than perhaps a nice gentle little book that might make me smile on occasion. I ended up finding myself laughing out loud and almost wetting my pants! Author Rob Ballister, a Naval Academy graduate and current Naval Officer in San Diego, really has a wonderful sense of what is funny even when he is battling life threatening health issues like testicle cancer. I figured if anyone could make fun of that life situation then the rest of his book would be hilariously funny in the male "Erma Bombeck" sort of way. And his book is really all about make energy and humor that women will enjoy just as much.
The book is filled with dozens of short stories; some of which are based on true experiences while some are totally fictional creations of the wild imagination of the author. The key is that I could not tell which were what, when reading them--they all felt like real experiences because of the warm and skillful writing skills of Ballister. His subject matter goes from "Sex Education as Taught by Nuns" to "Christmas in Gingerbread Hell". He deals with the simple things in life that men deal with like laundry protocols (separating colors) and blind date disasters. He handles all of these men's issues like a profession male and makes his gender proud!
There are so many just great moments in his stories. I think most all of us guys can relate to his comments on shopping differences between men and women and the experience of buying something at "Victoria's Secret". This book is full of little pearls of wisdom and humorous gems. The book entertains while filling the reader's heart with a smile. That is saying a lot in these stressful times of terrorists, wars and random street crimes; it is nice to have something that allows the readers to escape, relax, smile and maybe even laugh out loud. This is one of those special books that are a true gift for your soul!
The MWSA gives this book its highest rating of FIVE STARS! The book would be a great gift to all the men in your life--be them fathers, brothers, husbands, significant others, or just male friends. You will find however, that women will be laughing just as hard but at our male traits and behaviors when they read his stories. It is a delightful reading experience and one that is pure entertainment!
Hilarious January 25, 2006
IntegrityLee (Boston, MA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
This book will have you laughing out loud LOL!!!
With each story, the author proves that every circumstance in life, even serious health challenges, can be viewed with a sense of humor. His brand of comedy is energizing and healing. Bought for me, and then my sister, who is fighting cancer. Perhaps instead of "Laughter is the best medicine" they'll soon say that "Ballister is..."
Everyday life can be humorous February 15, 2006
Walt (Alexandria, VA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
This is a great look at everyday life as it should be - with a little bit of humor. It provides a good laugh just when you're taking yourself too seriously.
A fun, light comedy about the author's life as told through a collection of short stories November 12, 2006
David B. Glover (Towson, MD)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
The author, Rob Ballister, presents a light-hearted and fun look at his own life as told through a collection of short stories that span 20 years of his life.
What I like most about the book is that I could pick it up and within fifteen minutes, I could read four or five humorous stories - each story was typically 2-4 pages long. The challenge for me in reading the book was in putting it down once I had picked it up - it was too easy to convince myself that I should read just one more story rather than turn my light off and go to bed.
As a fellow cancer survivor and Naval Academy graduate, I could place myself in many of the same situations that the author experienced. I marvel at his ability to make such witty humor out of situations like cancer, going to church, dating and family functions as he cleverly folds in current events and pop culture (like the leg with stockings lamp from "A Christmas Story").
All in all, a very good and funny read that I would recommend to anyone - it will really touch home to anyone who has ever had cancer, served in the military, or been a bachelor.
Great theraputic book! November 9, 2006
Aaron Simon (Dearborn, MI United States)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Ballister's book is therapy. Instead of tearing through it, I set it aside for nights where I was tired and cranky and needed to be reminded through humor that someone has always had a worse day. This book lifted my spirits and kept me going on rough nights. I may read it again. To the author - thanks for sharing and mission accomplished
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