Phyllis Diller Endorses New Book by Disabled Grandma
Disabled Grandmother created charity for sick kids ( www.hugsandhope.org ) and wrote a humorous book to benefit the children. Phyllis Diller read the book and loved it.

Need a laughter break?

Then "Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter" is the book for you.

Even Phyllis Diller thinks so!

/24-7PressRelease/ - HARSHAW, WI, July 15, 2006 - Diller, recognized as the leading female standup comic in the world, sent a hand-written note to author Marsha Jordan after reading her book of inspirational, humorous essays. Diller says Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter is "totally charming."

Though her book has won two awards and received rave reviews across the country, Jordan says an endorsement from America's first successful and best loved female humorist tops them all. "It was an exciting surprise to hear from the legendary queen of comedy," Jordan said. "I consider Phyllis Diller the high priestess of the ridiculous."

Illustrated with 40 heart warming drawings by critically ill children, Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter has been called "A fabulous compilation of essays that will touch your soul with both laughter and tears." (Vicky DeCoster, author of Wacky Womanhood)

Besides getting good reviews, a portion of Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter received honorable mention in The World's Funniest Humor contest. The book is also winner of the 2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award. This is the only award to ever by honored by Disney. It's presented to products that promote family values.

In Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter, the author combines hope with humor to share hilarious accounts of everyday life from in-laws, car accidents and a day in the emergency room, to wild bears, pet pigs, and aging without grace. Some chapter titles include, "Limburger Attitude," "Is Broccoli Hazardous?" and "Life in the Manure Pile."

Writing for Christian Living Magazine, reviewer Lynn Chapman sad, "This light-hearted book delivers a message of hope to anyone who has ever been discouraged, disappointed or just plain tired. Stories of everyday mishaps we can all relate to, seen from a humorous point of view, left me laughing out loud."

Other reviewers liked the book too. Caron Goode, of the Academy for Coaching Parents International, says Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter "Uplifts your faith and lightens your day."
Judy Francis, of Animal Radio Network said, "It left me wanting to read more!"

Syndicated columnist Lisa Barker commented, "You'll soon be laughing out loud and won't want to put this book down!" And Donna Wyland, of the Foundation of Hope, added "It's a must read!"

Hugs, Hope, and Peanut Butter is available in all major book stores for $15.95 or from The HUGS and HOPE Foundation's web site at www.hugsandhope.org/pb.htm.


To schedule author interviews, call Marsha Jordan at 715-282-7271 or email hugsandhope@gmail.com

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Marsha Jordan
Hugs and Hope Foundation
Director
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harshaw, WI
USA 54529
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