I'm Not Crazy, but I Might Be a Carrier: Infectious Inspiration from Comedian Charles Marshall (Paperback)

~ Charles Marshall (Author)
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Charles Marshall is a comic expert on daily living, because life is crazy and so is he. In his new book called I'm Not Crazy, but I Might Be a Carrier, each of his forty hilarious sketches gracefully segues into an encouraging and pertinent Christian message, reassuring readers that life may be a zany ride, but God is at the controls.

About the Author

Charles Marshall began his career onstage as a singer/songwriter. When his singing voice gave out, he turned to stand-up comedy and was much more successful. He is now a nationally syndicated Christian humor columnist and has contributed to Focus on the Family magazine. He is the author of Shattering the Glass Slipper: Destroying Fairy Tale Thinking Before It Destroys You and has filmed two stand-up comedy videos, I'm Just Sayin' and Fully Animated.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Kregel Publications (April 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 082543419X
• ISBN-13: 978-0825434198
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #315,310 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Crazy Good Humor, May 19, 2008

By	A. E. Hebbert "Reviewer" (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Charles Marshall is funny, no doubt about it, but there's no blue humor in his concerts or in his columns. He delivers side-splitting humor as he travels over 100,000 miles every year delivering inspirational standup comedy at schools and churches. He is a nationally syndicated Christian humor columnist. His book, I'm Not Crazy But I Might be a Carrier, is a collection of 40 of his funniest newspaper columns, plus unique, fresh spiritual insight on Biblical truths. His upbeat sense of humor, combined with his love for Christ, makes his Christian comedy outstanding. For readers both inside and outside the church, old and young, I'm Not Crazy is certain to leave the reader laughing out loud, and approaching ideas of faith in a whole new way.

Why did Marshall write a book? He simply cannot cover all the comedic ground in a 45-60-minute concert. Writing a book allows him to explore his weird little ideas in greater depth, and allows him to spread the insanity at an even greater rate. Here's just one example: "So I would encourage all you soon-to-be-married young men out there to embrace the change in your life. Oh, and you might also want to purchase a clothes hamper. I think you'll find that you are no longer able to use the kitchen table as a dirty clothes receptacle." ("Marital Tips for the Groom-To-Be,") page 50.

Learn more about Charles Marshall's safe-for-the-whole-family comedy at his website, www.charlesmarshallcomedy.com.

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny with faith, February 13, 2009

By	Reader Views "www.readerviews.com" (Austin, Texas) - See all my reviews

Reviewed by Danelle Drake for Reader Views (2/09)

Some people say I am crazy (I'm not), but "I'm Not CRAZY, but I might be a carrier" is so very funny. The cover says the book contains "Infectious inspiration from comedian Charles Marshall" and that is exactly what we get. I have read several books written by comedians and have not been disappointed yet. The material covered in the books is an extension of what they are able to cover on stage and in much greater depth. The difference in Charles Marshall and the others is that he is just as funny, or even funnier, yet his work is so very inspirational. Faith for today's world is what we receive. I really feel that a little laughter makes the day much brighter.

As you turn each page you realize God's love is working on you through the word of Charles. His inviting presence makes you comfortable and acceptable to his gift. His straight to the point tales will have you realizing how each of God's creatures is more alike that we sometimes wish: "There is a place in my home that strikes terror in the hearts of all its inhabitants (all those over three feet tall that is). It is a place that we try not to think about and that we avoid at all costs. The very mention of its name makes my wife and me shudder in revulsion and fear. It's called the Black Hole. The Black Hole is the default repository of all those sundry pieces of paper that we know we should probably keep but are too lazy to find. In our house, it's the bottom dresser drawer." In ours, it's a Longaberger basket sitting beside our dresser. Go figure - everyone has one. Charles says, "The thing is, God sees everything inside us, and still loves us, in spite of all the mess."

"I'm Not CRAZY" by Charles Marshall is really worth reading - very light, funny, and will put a smile on your face. For every situation man goes through, a solution can be found through God. The chapters are short so you would be able to leave your book in the car and read when you pick up the children at school, while on your lunch break, or (around here) even at some red-lights.

4.0 out of 5 stars Clean Christian comedy sprinked with inspirational insights, August 23, 2008

By	Jennifer Bogart "@ Quiverfullfamily.com" (Alberta, Canada) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have finally found a suggestion to share with friends who need gift ideas for the men in their lives. When socks, ties, aftershave, golfing gear and watches are exhausted as possibilities (they've all been given far too many times), what is there left to give? I'm Not Crazy, But I Might Be A Carrier is going to be my new suggestion to women everywhere trying to find an appropriate gift.

Charles Marshall is an experienced Christian comedian offering up his witty, clean brand of humour in person across the country as a stand-up comedian for hire. He specializes in corporate events, church functions and conferences - any event that requires family friendly entertainment. His work is now available in print with I'm Not Crazy representing his first humour title. Marshall will appeal to a wide array of individuals, not only men - I found him quite entertaining myself.

I'm Not Crazy is a slender volume with 146 pages divided into 40 short vignettes, each between two to four pages in length. The book lends itself well to bathroom reading; you only have a few minutes, open the book randomly to any section, dig in and have a chuckle within a minute or two. Of course, the bathroom shelf isn't the only place to set this title - the coffee table, nightstand, handbag, and vehicle also lend themselves well to the short segments Marshall has presented.

Drawing upon everyday life experiences Marshall covers a broad range of topics: food, marriage, children, teeth, dogs, alien abduction - like I said, the common stuff of life. Using a keen eye for the humorous in any material, he tickles our funny bones effortlessly. It is hard to get a good laugh out of me - comedy films and most humour titles stir a grin or two, but rarely do they elicit laughter. Marshall had me laughing out loud with tears running down my face - he's that good.

Tied into Marshall's witty sketches we find insights, reflections and advice that well from his own walk in faith with God. While the transitions aren't always smooth - it's difficult to go from laughing about imaginary alien abduction scenarios to the Gospel - his insights are full of warmth. In nearly every sketch the reader can draw an imaginary line between the humourous and the inspirational. These brief discussions of God's goodness aren't extensive enough to render this title worthy of reading as a devotional, but are good reminders. Christian readers will nod and smile as they recall God's deep love for His creation, and most notably His children.

Marshall's writing is clear, crisp and free of extraneous verbiage. He communicates his message succinctly, a talent likely developed from his years of delivering tight comedic performances. For a man who works with the spoken word, he is surprisingly at home in the written medium as well, having authored his first non-fiction title, Shattering The Glass Slipper, in 2003.

It can be a real relief to just kick back, relax, and have a good laugh. Thankfully Charles Marshall can help us achieve that goal in short order. Everyone will be able to find something they can relate to in I'm Not Crazy, and Marshall will have them laughing about it. Let's hope he finds new material and writes another book.