Jerry Clower was an ace during his day, reminding churchgoers that humor was not only OK but a necessary ingredient in life. He is best known for his short, hilarious stories about his Mississippi kin. This book is a compilation of his thoughts, his beliefs, his background, the times he rubbed shoulders with celebrities and some of his funny stories. I rated it low because, even though I was glad I read through it, I've seen better works from (about) Jerry - this will become a yard sale book, in fact, that's where I bought it. ( )