Nudist Among Us [Paperback]

Allen Parker (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2, 2003

Nudist Among Us is an old-fashioned approach to humor. Pick a lovable character and place him in unusual situations that spawn absurd reactions. In the collection of stories and comments, the main character finds himself drifting through life haplessly awaiting his next disaster. Coupled with his family of straight men, the laughs are continuous and boisterous. Chester is our new hero, a man who leaves much to be desired in the way of proper and safe planning. He executes many of his daily activities with the skills usually contained in emergency room customers. As much as we like Chester, just about everyone loves Karalynn. Anyone who can withstand the likes of Chester must be an angel waiting for her wings. She follows her husband into one disaster after another without the slightest hint of murderous intention in her heart. Well, maybe just a little mayhem. Take a few hours off and enjoy this book.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Allen is one of those people who can turn the most mundane experience into a thigh-slapping yarn. -- Tom Pine: from The Naked Truth Nudesletter

Nudist Among Us was both a surprise and a rare treat... Laugh-out-loud short stories... Highly recommended! -- Denise’s Pieces Author Site & Book Reviews

From the Publisher

Nudist Among Us is an old-fashioned approach to humor. Pick a lovable character and place him in unusual situations that spawn absurd reactions. In this collection of stories and comments, the main character finds himself drifting through life haplessly awaiting his next disaster. Coupled with his family of straight men, the laughs are continuous and boisterous. Chester is our new hero, a man who leaves much to be desired in the way of proper and safe planning. He executes many of his daily activities with the skills usually contained in emergency room customers. As much as we like Chester, just about everyone loves Karalynn. Anyone who can withstand the likes of Chester must be an angel waiting for her wings. She follows her husband into one disaster after another without the slightest hint of murderous intention in her heart. Well, maybe just a little mayhem. Take a few hours off and enjoy this book.

Product Details

• Paperback: 108 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (September 2, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1413701787
• ISBN-13: 978-1413701784
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,810,859 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hilarious!, April 4, 2004

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Joyce Scarbrough (Mobile, AL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nudist Among Us (Paperback)

My copy of Nudist Among Us came with a "Skinny Dipper's License," but it should have come with a 10%-off coupon for a divorce lawyer because I woke my husband so many times from laughing aloud while reading in bed that he threatened to divorce me.

Chester's adventures as a Christian nudist make for the funniest book I've read in a long time and, oddly enough, many of his self-deprecating insights about life, love and family ring completely true, even to someone who would sooner take a beating than appear in public au naturel. Chester is irresistibly endearing, and if there is any similarity between the author and his protagonist, Allen Parker's wife gets my vote for sainthood. But I'm sure she's also glad she has such a fun-loving, devoted husband who clearly loves her almost as much as he loves getting into trouble.

Take a vacation from life's pressures and read Nudist Among Us. It's guaranteed to put a smile on your face and a prayer of thanks on your lips that Chester is not part of your family.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't give this to my mother!, October 22, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Nudist Among Us (Paperback)

This book is laugh out loud funny. It must be really hard being a nudist and an active member of the church! My mother is 78 years old and she doesn't understand that nudity is funny. This book is a great collection of short stories to make you feel less stupid than you feel in everyday life. Also, a nice little paperback stocking stuffer for Christmas. What a hoot!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too many Laughs, October 11, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Nudist Among Us (Paperback)

If laughs are worth a nickel a piece, this book is a bargain at twice the price. There is something in this book for everyone because it captures the trials and follies in all of us. The short stories are good reads and play to one's imagination. It is a great afternoon escape. I highly recommend it.