Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter: Finding Light Behind the Clouds; inspirational humor for women to encourage and uplift

Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter
Finding Light Behind the Clouds

Praise from Readers:

The author is funny in spite of herself. She can't help it. Funny is just one of those things Marsha Jordan happens to be. But her book, "Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter" is not just another serving of warmed-up Erma Bombeck. These essays are original, meat-and-potatoes entrées served up fresh and piping hot (and piping funny), along with some of the most thoughtful and spiritual side dishes to savor along with the laughs.

Over the years, I've written material for some of the best veteran female standup comedians in the business. Alongside those women, Marsha Jordan on paper matches up like a true heavyweight. (I don't think she'd mind me using that word in this particular instance!) Order "Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter" now. You can't start laughing soon enough.

~ Wendel Potter, writer for Jay Leno, Joan Rivers, Phyllis Diller, and others ~

Hugs, Hope and Peanut Butter will stick to your heart! I would love to give this author a hug! Besides being a very funny woman, her words bounce off these pages with a contagious sense of hope and encouragement, offering readers a lighthearted look at the world around them.

Marsha is no stranger to sickness, and therefore it’s no wonder that she started an organization to help critically ill children. These special young people illustrated the book, causing Marsha’s words to touch readers in a more meaningful way.

Made up of a random collection of essays, this book covers a variety of subjects. The author’s candid style of writing instantly endears her to readers, inviting them to laugh along with her as she rides the roller coaster of life. Marsha’s home life is a source of hilarity, while her heart is filled to overflowing with compassion for those around her.

Being uniquely qualified to speak to those who are discouraged, the author shares her past experiences and her hopes for the future. The pages are bittersweet, as the drawings by the children serve as a reminder of those whose health issues are shaded in uncertainty. Readers won’t know if the tears on their cheeks come from laughing or crying.

~ Joyce Handzo, Christian Book Previews.com ~

Jest, Blessed, and Chocolate
Just when I thought it was safe to go back in the water, here comes Marsha Jordan with Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter. I hate it when other humorist are funnier than me.

I actually met this author via cyberspace BEFORE reading the book and found that even her emails made me giggle. Then I read the book ... I realized her mission and saw first-hand the wonderful illustrations donated by the very children she is committed to helping.

The stories are laced with just enough humor to lighten the reader's load, yet true to ever being the humorist, Marsha leaves us with a message to ponder. Some say they are lessons, I, however, call them gifts.

To me the book was characterized by jestful anecdotes provoking smiles and laughter, the drawings were my blessings, and getting to know this author is almost ... as good as chocolate. I can only hope she will stay out of the humor biz in the future...
~ Georgia Richardson a.k.a. Queen Jaw Jaw ~

Just what the doctor ordered. April 17, 2006
This book is for anyone who has ever been discouraged, disappointed or just plain tired. This light-hearted book delivers a message of hope. It is a collection of stories of normal everyday life events and mishaps, seen from a humorous point of view. Each left me smiling and some left me laughing out loud. Ms Jordan writes in an easy to read style and is honest about her own shortcomings and struggles. The book is full of situations that I'm sure we all can relate to. ~ Lynne Chapman, Christian Living ~

"You'll soon be laughing out loud and won't want to put this book down! Not only was I doubled over in laughter, especially when it came to stories about her dog, Louie, but I found my own convictions strengthened by her ability to tie the laughs in with Christian truth. Marsha has a remarkable talent for splitting your sides with her comical sketches of life and then wrapping you up in hope.

The book exists because Marsha took her own personal suffering and instead of allowing it to make her bitter, she is reaching out to others and making a REAL difference. That truth alone is mightily evident in the book and terribly hard for the reader to miss.

Marsha helps readers find REDEMPTION in their suffering and she does it with her ample God-given gift for mirth.
Marsha Jordan writes with purpose and conviction and an unfailing sense of humor. Be prepared to come away with a great sense of hope and quite possibly the same sense of joy and conviction that Jordan shares with every story. A very timely book from a very gifted Christian writer." ~ Lisa Barker, www.JellyMom.com ~

"A must read! With wit and biblical wisdom that few have mastered well, Marsha Jordan expresses the reality of day-to-day struggles and joys with laugh-out-loud humor while reminding us that God walks beside us through life's most difficult circumstances. Her amazing attitude and exceptional experiences prove that prayer and a laugh a day keep hope from fading away."
~ Donna Wyland, Foundation of Hope ~

"Jordan has written a fabulous compilation of essays that will touch your soul with both laughter and tears. By sharing her personal experiences, weaknesses, and hard-learned wisdom with charming candor, Jordan will teach you how to incorporate God’s message of hope and healing in your own life. Her hilarious stories about her dog Louie and her "very male" husband will keep you amused all the way to the end. This book is a must-read for women who love to laugh and who believe in the power of hugs and hope." ~ Vicky DeCoster, www.wackywomanhood.com ~

"An enjoyable read! Author Marsha Jordan uplifts your faith and lightens your day with her humorous stories about family life. Moreover, the founder of the Hugs and Hope nonprofit organization, which helps sick children and their families, has included angel stories of how people help each other. Marsha reminds us that acts of kindness aren't random, but fostered through good hearts and real action. She provides wit instead of worry and reminds us that we are fine just the way we are. She exemplifies being real and down-to-earth in the stories, and refreshingly gives readers permission to be themselves."
~ Dr. Caron Goode, Academy for Coaching Parents Intnl. ~

"Laughing out loud and helping sick children at the same time? It's possible with this book! Enjoy... and thanks for helping the children.
~ Karen Rinehart, www.busstopmommies.com ~

"It left me wanting to read more!" I am not one of those people who normally “laugh out loud." While I do have a sense of humor, I usually don’t do the belly laughs. But, every once in a while something comes along where I can’t control myself. I found such an occasion while reading the essay "If He Only Had a Brain."
~ Judy Francis, http://AnimalRadio.com ~

It is evident from her stories that the author is filled with joy. “Hugs, Hope and Peanut Butter” is an enjoyable book whether it is read jumping from essay to essay or straight through.

Nearly all of Marsha’s essays are inspired from her personal experience, with her husband, grandson and dog being the main co-stars. While her stories are amusing enough to at least bring a smile and a chuckle, some of them brought laughter loud enough to draw my family’s attention. Then, of course, I’d have to share with them. I’d also have to go back and re-read some of them to my daughter’s friends, who came to visit that week. I think our absolute favorites were the essays that included the advice about hiking in grizzly bear territory and the men who stumble across what seems like a bottomless pit.
~ Amy B. Christian-mommies.com ~

"An amusing exposé of life at fifty. The author chats us through her present life state, flab and all. . . . She engages her audience in her personal accounts of her husband and immediate surroundings with zest and humor. Though suffering from partial loss of eyesight, the author clearly never feels sorry for herself, and is able to reach out to others, including those whom she meets online.

Her writing is extremely readable and the Christian messages are highly accessible. She clearly has first-hand knowledge of the Bible, and her easy familiarity with the text has enabled her to choose verses that are most appropriate for the messages that she wishes to share. Her involvement in her ministry and her contact with thousands of people is shared from a standpoint that unconsciously should bring out the best in any reader. . . . Dog-loving Christians will appreciate this work. . . . The essays could make comforting and amusing reading for those who wish not to read too demanding a text."
~ Lois Henderson, Librarian and Teacher ~

See the funny side of life - mishaps and all,
Discover the healing power of humor,
View problems with a new perspective,
Examine why bad things happen to good people
Learn the author's ten tips for fighting depression
Be encouraged to move forward with determination and a smile

Thank you to Jada Press for caring and for
producing this book as a gift to sick children.
Profits from book sales are donated to the HUGS and HOPE Foundation.
To learn more about HUGS and HOPE, click here

All proceeds donated to the
Hugs and Hope Foundation.