Out of Control
by Mark Lowry
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Author: Mark LowryEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1997-08-12
ISBN: 0849940494
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
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Book Review: What is wrong with me?
Summary: 2 Stars
This seems to be a five star book for all the other reviewers. I wanted to see what is Christian humor. Perhaps Mark Lowry is funny on the stage, but I did not find this book funny. I do not know if the picture of his father hitting him (using physical violence) is true or not, but it is not a topic for a joke. I also got tired of his self-depreciating humor. I admit it is better to joke than cry about your face and habitus, but too much is too much. Being a hyperreflective child I did not get the jokes about his hyperactivity. I like humor which is related to a humorous situation, and not based on a lot of jumping, shouting and laughing. It seems to me that American culture favors people who smile and laugh. It is not polite not to laugh when a person tries hard.
Still, I had to admit that the best comedians come from United States. I like very much Chaplin, Keaton, Laurel and Hardy and the Marxes, so I am not totally hopeless what comes to humor. But Out of Control -type humor was not for me. To be a bit more positive, I liked quite many of Lowry's opinions and wisdoms. A church should be judged on how many orphans they clothe and how many widows they feed. I agree fully. I also like old Lutheran hymns, many of which come from Middle Ages. So we are in agreement here.
I am sure I am too harsh, but when one expects something, and do not get get it, you are bound to be disappointed.
Summary of Out of Control
Mark Lowry can make you laugh louder than most of what you're likely to hear on The Comedy Channel and make you think deeper than much of what you're likely to hear in church. With his fresh and wacky style, Lowry's humor shines light on the important aspects of a life of faith.
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