Lighten Up! Great Stories from One of America's Favorite Storytellers [Paperback]

Ken Davis (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2000

Ken Davis is a very funny guy. And as his friends and family will tell you, he's also a very wise one. After all, who but a wise guy would blow the toilet in his new home to smithereens with an M-80 firecracker? Or end up in a hotel lobby wearing nothing but strawberry underwear and the latest addition of USA Today? Only Ken Davis could pull these stranger than life stories together and use them to drive home insights that cut to the heart of Christ-like living. Because Ken, being Ken, knows what human fallibility is all about. He knows how tough we adults can be on ourselves. He knows how hard we try to appear more together than we really are. And to all of us, he offers two words of very solid wisdom: LIGHTEN UP! Ken's hilarious and touching stories underscore one simple, encouraging theme: God's grace is for you. You're not perfect, but you are perfectly loved by God. So take heart. God doesn't just love you, he enjoys you. No reason you shouldn't, too!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Ken Davis has grown up. Well, in a way. He is still the same nutty, overgrown kid-in-a-man's-body who has enthralled America's youth for years with his special brand of hilarity and perceptiveness. But in Lighten Up!, Davis takes his storytelling skills up a notch to deliver a message to adults: You don't have to be perfect; God loves you the way you are. Don't take yourself so seriously; instead, enjoy life and all its ups and downs. Davis fights the conventional wisdom that Christians don't have problems, and through real-life, humorous stories, he bolsters those who feel bogged down by the pressures and expectations of daily life. Just as he does in his popular speaking ministry, Davis moves his readers to laughter, tears, and action. When they catch their breath, readers will realize that not only is this guy funny, but he also has some pretty wise insights into life. Each story is tied into Scripture and delivers a meaningful thought for readers to take away and apply to their own lives.

From the Author

Ken Davis is one of the most sought after speakers in North America. He has appeared on television and stage around the world and provides a unique mix of side-splitting humor and inspiration that never fails to delight and enrich audiences of all ages. Host of the Lighten Up! radio show, broadcast daily on over 200 stations nationwide, he has written several books, including How to Live with Your Parents without Losing Your Mind and I Don’t Remember Dropping the Skunk, but I Do Remember Trying to Breather. He and his wife, Diane, live in Arvada, CO. They are the parents of two daughters

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 240 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan (February 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0310227577
• ISBN-13: 978-0310227571
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #329,991 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Thought-provoking!, April 25, 2000

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This review is from: Lighten Up! (Audio Cassette)

Ken Davis does a fantastic job of telling true stories which anyone can relate to. His overall messge is powerful and positive. He urges each of us to be true to ourselves, and to see the humor in life all around us. Davis has a strong personal faith in God, but he doesn't hit you over the head with his beliefs. My 8 & 10 year old children were laughing out loud and (I hope) absorbing the underlying message as well. He is terrific! I am eager for the next one!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For the whole family, July 10, 2001

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David G - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lighten Up! (Audio Cassette)

Ken Davis' Lighten Up was great for the whole family, including parents and children aged 8 and 18. Very nice for long trips or for listening while working around the house.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lighten Up!, May 1, 2010

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This review is from: Lighten Up! Great Stories from One of America's Favorite Storytellers (Paperback)

A delightful, easy to read book which is thought provoking and funny. It will have you laughing as well as thinking about the lessons he is teaching. I thoroughly enjoyed reading every page. Ken Davis has a unique way to describe a situation which is usually very funny. It isn't hard to put pictures to his descriptions. I highly recommend the book.