Cover and illustrations by Marie Hudson.

I attended both the Sweet Potato Queen’s reading and Jeanne Charters’ reading at Malaprops, and I think Jeanne’s event drew the biggest crowd. Boy, I guess advertising in WNC Woman really works!
L.J., Asheville

Recently, I spent a month at my mother’s side as she died. I had just bought “funny, isn’t it?” by Jeanne Charters. That little book helped me so much. I rationed myself to one story per night, and the humor, insight and inspiration of Jeanne’s words got me through a very dark time.
M.A., Boone

When I had to put my mom into assisted living, I was drowning in feelings of guilt and helplessness. Fortunately, I had purchased “funny, isn’t it?” by Jeanne Charters. Her stuff made me laugh at times when I wanted to give up.
P.C., Weaverville

My beloved dad is in hospice. Having lost my husband and son in the past three years, I am overcome with grief at this time. “funny, isn’t it?” is my little ray of sunshine in an otherwise tragic time in my life.
J.W., Winston-Salem

“Funny, isn’t it?” is a book that belongs in every hospital gift shop in this country. I believe that humor, as part of the mind-body connection, is a vital element to surviving illness and loss.
R.B., M.D.
Portland, ME

“Love it, love it, love it! Makes me feel like I’m sitting down with a best girl friend.”
J.H., Sarasota, FL