Didn't My Skin Used to Fit? [Paperback]

Martha Bolton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2000

A lively, entertaining book about middle-age that will prove that laughter and longevity go hand-in-hand.

Editorial Reviews

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A laugh-out-loud look at life past the forty mark. -- Mark Lowry, Comedian, singer and songwriter

About the Author

Martha Bolton is a full-time comedy writer and the author of thirty books. She has been a staff writer for Bob Hope for fifteen years along with writing for Bob Gaither, Ann Jillian, Phyllis Diller, and many others. Her material has appeared in Reader's Digest, Chicken Soup for the Kid's Soul, and Brio magazine, and she has received two Angel awards and an Emmy nomination. Martha and her husband live in Tennessee.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (June 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764221841
• ISBN-13: 978-0764221842
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #694,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Martha Bolton began writing when she was nine years old. She wrote a "book" about being the youngest of five. It was titled, "No Fun Being Young." It was never published because most publishers wouldn't talk to a nine-year- old. Besides, it was only about a dozen pages long.

Today, Martha is the author of over 80 books. She was a staff writer for Bob Hope for fifteen years, and received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Achievement in Music and Lyrics. She has also written for dozens of comedians and entertainers, and received a Dove award nomination for "A Lamb's Tale", a children's musical co-written with Dennis Allen. Her popular series of books for middle-agers (Didn't My Skin Used to Fit?, Cooking With Hot Flashes, and others) have addressed the subject of growing older in a fun and fresh way.

Martha also wrote the script for the stage production of The Confession (music by Wally Nason). It is a moving musical based on Beverly Lewis' bestselling trilogy The Shunning, The Confession, and The Reckoning. For additional information about the musical, the team, its 2011 and 2012 tour and ticket info, please visit: theconfessionmusical.com

Her newest Christmas musical for children is Bethlehem or Bust, which she co-wrote with Andy Cundiff, Darrell Bledsoe, and Ted Wilson. For additional information on this new musical, visit www.bethlehemorbust.com

Martha also wrote the script for A Bear in the Burbs (music by Bill Bauer), a children's musical. For additional information, contact www.marthabolton.com

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm over 40 and love it!, September 19, 2003

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T. Suzanne Eller (Beautiful Oklahoma) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Didn't My Skin Used to Fit? (Paperback)

I loved reading this book. Martha Bolton takes an inside look at the joys and reality of being over 40. I personally love being over 40. I'm thankful I found a friend to laugh with over the mishaps and adventures of this second season of my life. Want to cheer your over-40 friend up? This is the book to place in their hands!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the funniest books, August 28, 2002

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Calico Cat Lover "Cathy" (Burbank, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Didn't My Skin Used to Fit? (Paperback)

I'm just about finished reading DIDN'T MY SKIN USED TO FIT. This is one of the funniest books I've read on the subject of life after 40 to date.

It is easy to see why Martha Bolton is a writer for comedians. Her humor is wonderful and really makes being over 40 sound hilarious. Her writing is right on the mark and makes those of us who fit into this category feel like we're not alone. My favorite chapter is about HMO's and the waffle iron being used for a mammogram!

There are many books written about the subject but I encourage anyone who is looking for a fun read aabout life after 40 to read this book. For me, I couldn't put it down.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Life After 40 has New Meaning Now!! hahaha, May 23, 2002

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Joyce Jordan (Hot Springs, Arkansas USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Didn't My Skin Used to Fit? (Paperback)

What a great outlook on Life. I Love this book and can not quit laughing about it. Giving a copy to my Mother.[dont know why, I already read and told her 1/2 of it already!] I did laugh out loud while waiting on my van tires to be put on. I am sure the YOUNG GUY doing the work on it thought...that OLD lady must be reading a dirty magizine. I am not what you call a "BOOK WORM", this is the 1st book I could NOT put down. May turn into a book worm if all the aurthors books are filled with this much humor!! P.S. Not giving up my copy because as my memory fades, I may need to re-read!! Just kidding!!{I hope}...