I’m Not Crazy, But I Might Be a Carrier

by: Charles Marshall

Published by: Kregel Publications

Reviewed by Diane Snyder

In this short book of humorous essays on life events, Charles Marshall not only makes you smile, chuckle and laugh, he gives you inspirational messages from the Bible that can help and guide you with these times. He even has Christian guidance for the less-likely event of an alien abduction.

The book is divided into eleven parts and each essay is only two to three pages long. Marshall covers such topics as the three basic types of dogs: real dogs, mutant rat-dogs and kitty dogs; marital tips for the groom-to-be (this one just might get him in trouble with the brides-to-be): defining the rules of manhood; gallbladder surgery; stuck behind the prison bus of life; and childbirth.

The humor is clean, kind and sharp, and Marshall has a way of finding humor in unlikely places. Who knew that a kidney stone could be so funny! He seems to take realities or truths and shines a different light on them. One of my favorites is “My Argument for Master Criminal Status.” He has come up with a theory based mostly on watching “COPS” on TV, that petty criminals usually do not wear shirts, so the more clothes a person wears, the less likely he is to commit crimes–or at least petty crimes. He reinforces his argument by reminding us that we have never seen an Eskimo (who obviously wears lots of clothes) in Alaska pulled over by the cops and frisked while leaning against his dog sled.

Charles Marshall has written previous books and has a syndicated column, “Laughing Matters.” He ministers through his comedy with the message that even if life seems out of control or crazy, God is not. Marshall is definitely a “carrier” of what he calls “infectious inspiration.”

This is a great little book to keep nearby for a much-needed lift to your day.

Armchair Interviews says: This would make a thoughtful gift to give anyone on any occasion.

Author’s Web site: http://www.CharlesMarshallComedy.com