Sunday, February 26, 2012

NNAOPP Review from a 91-year old


Chuck, I just received this 'book review' from my 91 year old aunt.   She is a voracious reader and so I bought and sent her a copy when I purchased my copy.  She is a Lesbian and I was afraid she would be offended....   Well this is what she said.... 

I always meant to tell you the book "Nude Nuns & Other Peculiar People" was one of the best funny books I've read in years. What a guy. Loved the Nude Nuns story. thanks again for sending it to me.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

From a Newly Posted Review on Amazon

Chuck Wells has a gift for descriptive phrases that keeps his narrative of personal stories rolling along. My continuous chuckles and outright laughter while reading this book in an airport caused a number of people to give me and my wife some worried and sympathetic looks. The zany stories, characters, and antics described are certifiably true for anyone who grew up in the 1950s and then attended small church-related colleges in the 1960s. This book is a great story of midwestern Americana and a hilarious view on life that is rare and perhaps nearing extinction. Ron

Monday, February 6, 2012

Another testimonial of the health benefits of reading NNAOPP


Dear Chuck,
Your book arrived in my mailbox yesterday.  At 2 a.m. I became ill (24 hour bug?).  I began reading nude nuns today and have experienced a full recovery.  I attribute this speedy recovery to the frequent bursts of laughing out loud!  Laughter is the best medicine as we know.  Your book is the most amazing collection of stories in my recent reading.  You have such a rich vocabulary and ability to tell stories.  Your adventures span a breadth of living.  Basic training in the 1970's to tubbing in your backyard. to building Fort Waverly and much more.  Can you tell how much I am enjoying this addition to my library?  I am eager to visit with you about how you managed the writing. I am also very touched by your kind inscription and will always treasure this priceless book.....
With warm affection,
Karen

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

A friendly review

At first glance this collection of humorous stories appears disconnected, but quickly the reader realizes he is being taken on a journey through a slice of Americana that is gone forever.  The author uses clever word play to sneak up on you with non-stop, laugh-out-loud stories about some distinctly peculiar people he has encountered.  You'll meet a red-headed giant from the hills of eastern Tennessee in Basic Training, ex-nun lesbian lover antique dealers in the title story, a statuesque transgender decorative accessory in Mardi Gras, a psychopathic pheasant hunter, a hyper type A Alaskan fishing captain, and many, many others.  You'll lose track of the times you break out in spontaneous laughter.  I loved this book. RC.