Phil Callaway is a steward of stories, humor and pain. He seasons our lives with joy and laughter drawn from the deep well of living. Splash through this book and see if you're not refreshed. I double-dog dare you.
-Chris Fabry,New York Times bestselling author and host of Chris Fabry Live
If Phil Callaway was just another old funny guy, he wouldn't be so cool. The fact that he combines humor and relevant spiritual truth in a winsome way makes reading him a pleasure, kind of like consuming a great vitamin hidden inside a raspberry Gummi Bear.
-Ellen Vaughn, New York Times bestselling author
Phil Callaway can find something to laugh about almost anywhere-a dog lost in a blizzard, a tornado wreaking havoc in your backyard, a text message warning of nuclear doom about to fall on your head, and a thousand other upsets and mishaps. He could probably make hitting your own funny bone funny. But he's no mere jokester. He's wise more than wisecracking. Yes, he sees the comedy of errors that makes up much of life, but here's the best part: He sees it, not with scorn or sarcasm, but with love. A comedian can make you laugh. Only a true humorist can make you cry as well, and for all the right reasons. Phil is a true humorist, and, frankly, one of the best.
-Mark Buchanan, author of GodSpeed and The Rest of God
Laugh Like a Kid Again will make you do exactly that. Better yet, Phil's genius in writing is that he makes you laugh while you swallow a compelling chunk of otherwise difficult truth. You'll love this read.
-Carl Medearis,author of Muslims, Christians, and Jesus
I once got one of Callaway's jokes an hour after I heard him speak. I was on an elevator. I laughed so hard people thought I was crazy. It won't take you an hour to get his humor. This book crackles with insight and wit. It sizzles with the wisdom of one who has faced pain and discovered contagious joy. This should be called Have a New Laugh by Friday.
-Dr. Kevin Leman,New York Times bestselling author of Have a New Kid by Friday
Reading Phil Callaway's fantastic new book, I kept thinking of a quote attributed to Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. I would not give a fig for the simplicity this side of complexity, but I would give my life for the simplicity on the other side of complexity. Substitute the word laughter for the word simplicity and you'll get what I mean. Phil offers the kind of deep, cleansing laughter you can only find on the far side of real-life complexity-laughter tenderized by tragedy, seasoned by experience, and grounded in faith. If you are currently engaged in the complexity of living an actual life, I can't recommend Laugh Like a Kid Again more highly. I give it five out of five figs!
-Carolyn Arends,recording artist, speaker, author, and Renovare director of education
Loved it! I couldn't stop laughing. My wife asked what was so funny. I read a single paragraph. She laughed so hard her sides hurt, but her headache's gone. Results may vary. You're duly warned!
-David Sanford, author, fan since 1989 (Phil's first Servant article), addict since 1993 (Phil's first book)
I have a confession to make. This is the first Phil Callaway book I have ever read. Phil told me I didn't have to read the whole thing, but the truth is, all I could do was read this book. I couldn't put it down. Phil has an uncanny way of finding what's funny in life and using it to get talking about things that matter most. Read it and be inspired!
-Carmen Imes, author of Bearing God's Name, New Testament professor at Prairie College
