Promotional poster used for Sanibel Library book signing

What Others Are Saying About Nude Nuns and Other Peculiar People

Appeals to Elderly Lesbians

I just received this 'book review' from my 91-year old aunt.   She is a voracious reader and I sent her a copy when I purchased mine.   She is a lesbian and I was afraid she might 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.

Provides Health Benefits

I love this book!  I keep a copy next to my toilet.  I have suffered from a medical problem (locked bowels) for almost 30 years.  I have been reading a chapter each morning at the "appropriate" time and, amazingly, it has completely cured my medical problem.  I've lost track of the LOL moments.

Recently I have had several nights where I wake up at 2:30 unable to go back to sleep. I have turned on the light and read chapters from your book and have laughed out loud so much I scare my cat.

Reviewer's Choice

Chuck Wells has a gift for descriptive phrases that keeps this collection of mirthful tales rolling along. My continuous chuckles and outright laughter while reading this book in an airport caused a number of people to give me worried looks. The zany stories, characters, and antics described are certifiably true for anyone who grew up in the 1950s and 1960s. This book is a great story of Americana and a hilarious view on life that is rare and perhaps nearing extinction.

Aids Marital Harmony

I absolutely loved everything about your book.  I couldn't put it down.  I even snapped at my husband for interrupting my reading.

Charles A. Wells, Jr.

Speaking at the Sanibel Library - Tuesday March 27, 2012 at 10:00 am

Radio personality, David Hauenstein, will read excerpts from NNAOPP on his show

SW Florida radio personality, David Hauenstein, will be reading excerpts from the "Prairie Village" and "Banjo" chapters of Nude Nuns and Other Peculiar People on his radio show.  He'll also post a transcript on his website.  I'll keep you informed of the specifics as they emerge.  A big thanks to David for reading the book and for his willingness to share portions on his "Listening to the Word" program.

I'll be speaking at the Sanibel Libary at 10:00 am on Tuesday 3/27.  Stop by if you're in the area.

PV Post does an article on NNAOPP

Check out the hyperlink below for an article about NNAOPP.  Thanks to Jay Senter, editor of this fine publication.

 http://pvpost.com/2012/02/28/mission-hills-businessman-writes-of-encounters-with-nude-nuns-and-other-peculiar-people-8973

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.

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

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

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.