Forgettable Jokes for Older Folks - by Martha Bolton (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Laugh all the way to your next birthday... and beyond!
We all age, despite some of our best efforts, but any day above ground is a good day. Why not have a little fun? From well-known comedy writer Martha Bolton comes a refreshing book of jokes for older folks.

Topics for laughter include:

• senior foibles
• doctor visits
• grandchildren antics
• travel
• technology troubles
• the good ol' days
• ...and many more!

Go on, laugh a little! Use this book to unwind, share it with your friends, and smile your way to a brighter outlook on life. After all, a few more laugh lines can't hurt!

Review Quotes

In the first sentences of this book, Martha Bolton explains that funny is supposed to be funny. Its purpose is not to win an argument. It's not to prove that your political beliefs are more sophisticated than those who hold a different opinion. It's not an excuse to use language people may feel uncomfortable listening to. Humor's purpose is to make people laugh and enjoy. My colleague, Martha Bolton, was always able to uncover that humor, mine it, polish it, and get laughs with it. This book is a great indication of that skill. If you want examples of good, solid, funny comedy, read Martha's new book, Forgettable Jokes for Older Folks. It's chock-full of them.
- Gene Perret, three-time Emmy Award winning comedy writer for Bob Hope, The Carol Burnett Show, and Mama's Family, and author of over forty books

I would love to go inside Martha Bolton's brain, but I might get knocked over by all the funny ideas zooming around in there. Martha has written for a host of comedians, including me--going all the way back to when we were both young, had a lot more energy, and no gray hairs to cover up.
- Mark Lowry, recording artist, "Mary, Did You Know?" lyricist

Martha Bolton can take any topic and turn it into comedy gold. The quantity that she can produce is unmeasurable. The quality she creates is unbelievable.
- Earl Musick, cartoonist, comedian, and speaker

Martha Bolton is a powerhouse joke writer. Her ability to take a single topic and drill down into it for the comedy gold is amazing. It's like watching a root canal on current events! When you add Martha to an idea, you get loads of funny! She's got a gift, she's honed it, and we are all better for it!
- Rik Roberts, comedian and CEO of School for Laughs

The Bible tells us in Proverbs 7:22 that "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine." Well, lucky for you, our great friend "doctor Martha" has just penned you a priceless 192-page prescription. Be a good patient: read it and get well soon.
- Derrick Tennant, comedian, 14 Sleeves

About the Author

Martha Bolton is an Emmy, Dove, and Writers' Guild Award nominee, and was a staff writer for Bob Hope for over a decade and for Phyllis Diller, Mark Lowry, and many other comedians. She is the playwright for Blue Gate Musicals, with seven plays that have been playing in Indiana, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Two of those plays are based on her novels, Josiah for President and The Home Game. The Home Game was awarded a Golden Scroll Merit Award for Fiction. She is married to her high school sweetheart and is the mother of three and the "Nana" to nearly a baseball team of grandchildren.