Life Is Funny Until It's Not
A Comic's Story of Love, Loss, and Lunacy
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Chonda Pierce
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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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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
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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
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Can't Make This Stuff Up!
- Finding the Upside to Life's Downs
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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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Nine Lives and Counting
- A Bounty Hunter’s Journey to Faith, Hope, and Redemption
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- Narrated by: Mike Ortego, Francie Chapman, Duane Chapman
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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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The spiritual journey of Dog
- By Snake Blocker on 12-12-24
By: Duane Chapman
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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
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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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I Can See Myself in His Eyeballs
- God Is Closer Than You Think
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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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Sweet old fashioned memories
- By Joy on 12-18-24
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Roadkill on the Highway to Heaven
- By: Chonda Pierce
- Narrated by: Ruth Bloomquist
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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
- Abridged
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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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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
- Unabridged
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Overall
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Performance
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Story
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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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
- Unabridged
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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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The spiritual journey of Dog
- By Snake Blocker on 12-12-24
By: Duane Chapman
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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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- 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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- Brittany
- 10-28-24
Raw and Relatable
Life and Truth is a Beautiful and often messy ride, unsurprisingly, Chonda depicts it well ❤️
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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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- 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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- 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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