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Life Is Funny Until It's Not
- A Comic's Story of Love, Loss, and Lunacy
- Narrated by: Becky London
- Length: 8 hrs and 38 mins
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Publisher's summary
One of America’s funniest women opens up in this real and raw memoir, encouraging listeners to face life’s trials with unshakeable faith and joy.
A stand-up comedian beloved for her combination of feisty wit and Southern charm, Pierce knows all too well that life is funny—until it’s not. But she also knows that it will become funny again. She’s held on to that hope—and that promise—through tragedy and triumph.
And now she’s finally ready to tell her full story.
In Life Is Funny until It’s Not, Pierce recounts a preacher’s daughter’s childhood filled with heartbreak, including abuse, her parents’ divorce, and the sudden deaths of her two sisters in the span of two years. Even after she achieved success in her comedy tours, trials and tragedy dogged her through marriage, motherhood, and widowhood. But God was there with her through every sorrow and every joy.
This story of unshakeable hope and faith will inspire readers to turn to God and trust his faithfulness.
Chonda Pierce has a white-knuckle faith—the kind you almost dare to have taken from you. And she wants her listeners to share her unapologetic courage to hope—as well as a few laughs along the way.
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- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
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There are things Chelsea Devantez probably shouldn’t be telling you. Many of them are in this book: some are embarrassing (like when she tried to break her three year spell of celibacy using a guide of seduction tips). Some are confessional (getting sentenced to the “hell hill” at Mormon church camp). Some are TMI (a series of outrageous doctor visits that ended with one doctor misdiagnosing her as “pregnant.” Woopsies!).
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A large missing piece
- By F. Pryne on 06-18-24
By: Chelsea Devantez
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Breath Taking
- A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes
- By: Jessica Fein
- Narrated by: Megan Persichetti
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
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At the age of five Jessica Fein’s daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease that would claim her life at 17. Before that moment came, and inspired by Dalia’s own insuppressible zest for life, Fein and her family would discover how to live in the present when the future can’t be fixed. In this heartfelt yet clear-eyed memoir, Fein maps both her journey to becoming an adoptive mom and the roller coaster ride of loving and caring for a terminally ill child, persevering when the simple act of taking a breath can become an act of courage.
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Funny How Life Works
- By: Michael Jr.
- Narrated by: Michael Jr
- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Funny How Life Works is a behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of comedian Michael Jr. Infused with the same laugh-out-loud humor and practical wisdom that define his stand-up acts, Michael shares a collection of stories meant to inspire listeners to embrace their purpose - their "punchline".
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inspired story with humor life lessons and candor.
- By david on 02-19-22
By: Michael Jr.
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I Can See Myself in His Eyeballs
- God Is Closer Than You Think
- By: Chonda Pierce
- Narrated by: Chonda Pierce
- Length: 1 hr and 55 mins
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What would it be like to get so close to God that we could see ourselves in his eyeballs? Not because we want to look at ourselves, but because we want to be that close to him--to the mysterious, wonderful, invisible God who reveals himself even in temptations, trials, and dangers.
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Southern storytelling
- By Anonymous User on 05-26-24
By: Chonda Pierce
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Roadkill on the Highway to Heaven
- By: Chonda Pierce
- Narrated by: Ruth Bloomquist
- Length: 4 hrs and 43 mins
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When life's left you flatter than a steamrolled possum, turn here for a little hope, humor, honesty, and encouragement from the Bible. It's the best of Chonda Pierce's celebrated Roadkill Reports to her fans, plus lots of new material, and it's perfect for reinflating your outlook--anytime, anywhere!
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Awesome book,
- By rae on 07-16-16
By: Chonda Pierce
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Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox
- By: Chonda Pierce
- Narrated by: Chonda Pierce
- Length: 2 hrs and 14 mins
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Pet peeves been trailing mud all over your nice, bright outlook? Let Chonda Pierce help you clean up your attitude with a little deep-cleansing, sparkling-fresh humor! This comedian, singer, and preacher's daughter has a knack for finding merriment in those little things that can drive anyone crazy. Chonda's wacky stories won't just get you laughing so hard you'll forget what was bugging you. They go deeper, illustrating profound spiritual truths. As a Christian, it's easy to assume that life's little sticking points shouldn't aggravate you.
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Chonda Pierce on Her Soapbox
- By Tammy P. Lewis on 08-21-03
By: Chonda Pierce
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I Shouldn't Be Telling You This
- (But I'm Going to Anyway)
- By: Chelsea Devantez
- Narrated by: Chelsea Devantez
- Length: 8 hrs and 54 mins
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There are things Chelsea Devantez probably shouldn’t be telling you. Many of them are in this book: some are embarrassing (like when she tried to break her three year spell of celibacy using a guide of seduction tips). Some are confessional (getting sentenced to the “hell hill” at Mormon church camp). Some are TMI (a series of outrageous doctor visits that ended with one doctor misdiagnosing her as “pregnant.” Woopsies!).
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A large missing piece
- By F. Pryne on 06-18-24
By: Chelsea Devantez
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Breath Taking
- A Memoir of Family, Dreams, and Broken Genes
- By: Jessica Fein
- Narrated by: Megan Persichetti
- Length: 6 hrs and 45 mins
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At the age of five Jessica Fein’s daughter Dalia was diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease that would claim her life at 17. Before that moment came, and inspired by Dalia’s own insuppressible zest for life, Fein and her family would discover how to live in the present when the future can’t be fixed. In this heartfelt yet clear-eyed memoir, Fein maps both her journey to becoming an adoptive mom and the roller coaster ride of loving and caring for a terminally ill child, persevering when the simple act of taking a breath can become an act of courage.
By: Jessica Fein
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Funny How Life Works
- By: Michael Jr.
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- Length: 4 hrs and 9 mins
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Funny How Life Works is a behind-the-scenes look at the life and career of comedian Michael Jr. Infused with the same laugh-out-loud humor and practical wisdom that define his stand-up acts, Michael shares a collection of stories meant to inspire listeners to embrace their purpose - their "punchline".
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inspired story with humor life lessons and candor.
- By david on 02-19-22
By: Michael Jr.
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Rescue Story
- Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home
- By: Zach Williams, Robert Noland - contributor
- Narrated by: Zach Williams, Crystal Williams
- Length: 5 hrs and 4 mins
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In this powerful memoir, two-time GRAMMY Award winner Zach Williams shares his personal Rescue Story as he reflects on his childhood and the prophecy that kept his parents from giving up hope, his descent into substance abuse which held him captive for so long, and ultimately the rescue he didn't think was possible but embraced with open arms.
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God’s Faithfulness
- By Kelly M Anderson on 03-15-24
By: Zach Williams, and others
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Nine Lives and Counting
- A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption
- By: Duane Chapman
- Narrated by: Mike Ortego, Francie Chapman, Duane Chapman
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
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Go behind-the-scenes with Duane "Dog" Chapman, star of the hit reality show Dog the Bounty Hunter and two-time New York Times bestselling author, as he shares new stories about his faith in Jesus, family, and the discovery of God's grace at work throughout his life.
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A must read!
- By Ronald Z. on 09-26-24
By: Duane Chapman
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Can't Make This Stuff Up!
- Finding the Upside to Life's Downs
- By: Susannah B. Lewis
- Narrated by: Susannah B. Lewis
- Length: 4 hrs and 14 mins
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In her highly-anticipated nonfiction debut, humorist, popular blogger, and USA Today best-selling author Susannah B. Lewis (Whoa! Susannah) uses dry wit and an eye for the absurd to find laughter in even the most challenging circumstances. Millions of online fans have flocked to Susannah B. Lewis's hysterical, take-no-prisoners videos that capture her uproarious yet deeply faithful view of the world. Now she brings to book form her keen eye for the absurd as she reveals her experiences growing up in a small Tennessee town.
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You can’t make this stuff up!
- By Brooke Sullivan on 04-26-19
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Fifty-Seven Fridays
- Losing Our Daughter, Finding Our Way
- By: Myra Sack, Joanne Cacciatore PhD - foreword
- Narrated by: Myra Sack
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Life is unfolding as planned for Myra Sack and her husband Matt until their beautiful year-old daughter Havi is diagnosed with Tay-Sachs, a fatal neurodegenerative disease, and given only a year to live. Myra and Matt decide to celebrate Havi's short life and vow to show her as much of the world as they can, surrounded by friends and family who relocate to be in Havi's orbit. Tapping their Judaism, they transform Friday night Shabbats into birthday parties—"Shabbirthdays"—to replace the birthdays Havi will never have."Shabbirthdays"—to replace the birthdays Havi will never have.
By: Myra Sack, and others
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Looking for Andy Griffith
- A Father's Journey
- By: Evan Dalton Smith
- Narrated by: Evan Dalton Smith
- Length: 5 hrs and 34 mins
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Andy Griffith (1926-2012) is one of North Carolina's most beloved exports, capturing America's heart as Sheriff Andy Taylor. Evan Dalton Smith was born in the North Carolina Piedmont over four decades after Andy, just an hour south of Griffith's hometown of Mount Airy. Both were small-town boys who grew up in similar places, where the counties were dry and the churches plentiful. But for both, there was darkness, crushed hopes, and tragedy, hidden just below the surface.
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Listening to a distant friend
- By Amazon Customer on 07-18-24
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The Violent Years
- By: BB Wood
- Narrated by: Angela DiPrima, Michael McDade
- Length: 8 hrs and 43 mins
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Captured and imprisoned by the Germans three months after landing in the second wave at Normandy during World War II, William (Bill) Bonsall later escaped to Poland and ultimately competed on the 1948 U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Team. Forty years later, he recorded his life experiences in a series of audio tapes that cover the decade between 1940 and 1950, a period he called “violent” because of the tumultuous upheavals of the times.
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Amazing narration
- By SG on 06-13-24
By: BB Wood
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Why I Believe
- A Psychologist's Thoughts on Suffering, Miracles, Science, and Faith
- By: Dr. Henry Cloud
- Narrated by: Michael Beck, Dr. Henry Cloud
- Length: 9 hrs and 43 mins
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World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of the most influential organizations in the world. But few people know the details of his own story and how he became one of the most beloved and respected psychologists and faith influencers in America. In this indelibly personal and vulnerable book, Dr. Cloud leads us through his early struggles with illness and depression and the miracles that healed him and led him to his calling as a healer of others.
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Healing
- By Nicole J on 06-19-24
By: Dr. Henry Cloud
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I've Tried Being Nice
- (Among Other Things): Essays
- By: Ann Leary
- Narrated by: Ann Leary
- Length: 5 hrs and 46 mins
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Having arrived at a certain age (her prime), Ann Leary casts a wry backward glance at a life spent trying—and often failing—to be nice. With wit and surprising candor, Leary recounts the bedlam of home bat invasions, an obsession with online personality tests, and the mortification of taking ballroom dance lessons with her actor husband. She describes hilarious red-carpet fiascos and other observations from the sidelines of fame, while also touching upon her more poignant struggles with alcoholism, her love for her family, her dogs, and so much more.
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Funny. Thought provoking.
- By S. Denora on 07-05-24
By: Ann Leary
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Profiles in Freedom
- Heroes Who Shaped America with a Foreword by Senator Markwayne Mullin
- By: Carl Higbie
- Narrated by: Eben Fowler
- Length: 5 hrs and 54 mins
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Carl Higbie, a former Navy SEAL and national news anchor of Carl Higbie Frontline on Newsmax TV, believes in REAL America and the need to remember the heroes who made this country great. In Profiles in Freedom, he reintroduces some of the Americans who made this great country what it is today.
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complete truth and accuracy
- By Connie L Armer on 09-29-24
By: Carl Higbie
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Joyful Recollections of Trauma
- By: Paul Scheer
- Narrated by: Paul Scheer
- Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins
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Paul Scheer has entertained countless fans and podcast listeners with stories about the odd, wild, and absurd details of his life. Yet these tales have pointed to deeper, more difficult truths that the actor and comedian has kept to himself. Now, he is finally ready to share those truths for the first time—but, of course, with a healthy dose of humor.
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Paul cheer is funny and deep
- By Gretchen on 06-08-24
By: Paul Scheer
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Living in the Daze of Deception
- How to Discern Truth from Culture's Lies
- By: Jack Hibbs
- Narrated by: Adam Verner
- Length: 7 hrs and 5 mins
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Jesus warned that deception would grow worse as we draw nearer to the end times, saying, "Take heed that no one deceives you" (Matthew 24:4). Distinguishing truth from error has become an increasingly challenging task—even in the church. We live in a time when falsehoods assault us from every direction. Packaged with just enough truth to make them appear trustworthy, these counterfeits have grown more and more difficult to detect and avoid. Living in the Daze of Deception explores the many ways error is masquerading as truth—and how you can discern the difference.
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Why didn't Jack read it?
- By Paul Layman on 03-09-24
By: Jack Hibbs
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To Be Loved
- A Story of Truth, Trauma, and Transformation
- By: Frank G. Anderson MD
- Narrated by: Frank G. Anderson
- Length: 10 hrs and 46 mins
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Known for his magnetic and radiant personality, Frank spends his time training thousands of clinicians around the world on how to help clients with complex trauma make sense of their suffering. But underneath this charismatic exterior are his dark family secrets, including the marks of child abuse from his father and the invisible scars of shame.
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Indeed, a great book!
- By Amazon User on 07-13-24
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- Melody Williams
- 06-15-24
how resilient Chonda is
I loved the whole book. what a life she lived. it just shows how much people need Jesus in their lives.
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- Candy Marie Bridges
- 08-10-24
Loved listening to the book on audible
Humor, Perseverance and Hope throughout this book. Love the honesty and family life sharing. Found myself laughing out loud with many of the memories. Thank you for writing a wonderful book. Candy Bridges
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- Joel Furnanz
- 07-13-24
Raw real
Loved this book, raw and real, covering so many different things. Always pointing back to help, but without being flippant.
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- Tina Burney
- 08-24-24
What a testimony!
I didn't like the narrator at first since she didn't sound like Chonda, but before long I thought it was Chonda herself reading the book! Such a life story of ups and downs. Would love to have a friend like that in my life, but makes you appreciate what you DO have! Great reading! Have a listen as you won't be disappointed.
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- Luann
- 09-13-24
Chonda at here best!
Chonda makes it real and she does it with wonderful grace. I believe she shares her story to take away the shame that haunts many of us, allowing us to heal and bask in the beautiful Grace of God.
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- Anonymous User
- 06-26-24
Inspiring story of love and life.
I loved this book! The honesty and raw truth is inspiring. This story is a treasure for anyone looking for a silver lining in life. Thank you for sharing sorrow and pain so openly and reminding us laughter really is the best medicine!!
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- Trista
- 09-24-24
God was there all along
I loved her honesty. She was raw in her emotions and faith. Her love of the Lord was beautiful.
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- Felicia Hummel
- 07-11-24
Honesty and Love
I liked the honesty with love and humor. Laughter can ease any difficult situation. I would highly recommend this book to my friends.
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- Kindle Customer
- 08-19-24
Such an Inspiration!
I've known of Chonda since her days at Opryland, and followed her career since. Her life story is one of great tragedy, love, and survival...with God holding, dragging, leading, loving her through all that she has endured. I highly recommend, no, believe anyone with "baggage", issues, or has survived stuff, should read or listen to this book. Chonda Pierce is an inspiration!
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- Christy Adkins
- 08-17-24
Real truth
it blunt and funny on how God works. It makes you see we all struggle but God has us if we let him.
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