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Of Cabbages And Kings: A Collection of True Short Stories that Celebrate the Good, Bad, Ugly & Funny Things That Make Life Worth Living Kindle Edition

by Randa M. Chance (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 74 ratings
Do you think an experience needs to be big and important to be valuable? What about those small, funny, poignant moments, those that don’t seem to be very significant? Can you actually learn life lessons from those simple things in life?

Randa Chance shares true-life stories that are gut-wrenchingly sad, side-splittingly hilarious, and achingly tender. Laugh out loud with her as she swallows a bobby pin and when she becomes psychotic at the end of her pregnancy. Sigh with her when she meets her remarkable husband. Cry along with her as she realizes that, as a young mother, and the wife of a church-planting pastor husband, there’s no food to feed their kids, nor money to buy any. Each vignette charms the reader with real emotions and you’ll keep turning the pages to read “just one more.”

Randa Chance shows readers from all walks of life that significant moments don’t have to be big and important to truly matter. Sometimes a moment consists of a fully-clothed grandmother executing a cannonball dive into the creek, just to help her family say good-bye with smiles instead of tears. Sometimes it’s about finding the funny in the insensitive, instead of taking offense. Sometimes a moment is about how Christmas can still be special – even after you burn down the house. Randa manages to find those priceless moments while juggling life as a wife, mother, pastor’s wife and a writer.

Readers from all walks of life will be challenged to hold those they love just a little closer, to consciously appreciate not just the big moments but also the little ones, and to find contentment, laughter and beauty even in some of life’s most difficult circumstances.
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  1. Print length
    180 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    January 21, 2013
  4. File size
    426 KB
  5. Page Flip
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  6. Word Wise
    Enabled
  7. Enhanced typesetting
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B51Y8VK
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 426 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 180 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 74 ratings

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Customers find the book's stories relatable and touching, with one review noting how they mix laughter and tears throughout. Customers describe the book as beautiful and encouraging, with one mentioning how it reminds readers what matters most in life. They appreciate the pacing, with one review highlighting how it keeps readers riveted and entertained.

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21 customers mention "Laughter rate"21 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, noting it makes them laugh and cry, with one customer mentioning it hits deep in the belly.

"...I cried, I laughed, I rejoiced, and I even mourned...." Read more

"...This compilation of stories will encourage you, make you laugh, and make your heart hurt. She covers it all. Great work." Read more

"...definitely knows the way to hit the good spots, and the chuckles hit deep in the belly to bring out the great loud chuckles! GREAT GREAT!" Read more

"...life's most complicated situations and still see the beauty, the hilarious or the provision of the One True God, Jesus...." Read more

11 customers mention "Heartwarming"9 positive2 negative

Customers find the book heartwarming and inspiring, with one mentioning how it blesses their spirit.

"This book spoke to my heart. The beautiful use of word pictures brings every story to life as it’s read. Beautifully written...." Read more

"Inspiring, encouraging, hilarious, poignant, & eye-opening! A must-read for all minister's wives! This book will bless your spirit!..." Read more

"...It definitely tickles the funny bone and tugs the heart strings! Awesome book Randa! Ready for a sequel!" Read more

"This sounded like an inspiring, worthwhile book, based on the glowing 5 star reviews, here at Amazon...." Read more

10 customers mention "Joy"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book joyful and encouraging, with one customer noting how it reminds them of what matters most in life.

"...I cried, I laughed, I rejoiced, and I even mourned...." Read more

"...a must read for those who need a simple reminder that everyday is a blessing, through the good, the bad and the ugly!..." Read more

"...This book has left me feeling all at once refreshed, thankful, and wishing I could treat her to a weekend at a spa! I cannot wait for her next book!!" Read more

"...This book shows how we can survive life's most complicated situations and still see the beauty, the hilarious or the provision of the One True God,..." Read more

8 customers mention "Beauty"8 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the book's beauty, with one noting its beautiful use of word pictures.

"This book spoke to my heart. The beautiful use of word pictures brings every story to life as it’s read. Beautifully written...." Read more

"...shows how we can survive life's most complicated situations and still see the beauty, the hilarious or the provision of the One True God, Jesus...." Read more

"A great look behind-the-scenes at life...." Read more

"...She has such a beautiful way with words. She herself is one gorgeous woman of God whom I marvel. The love of her husband shines upon her...." Read more

8 customers mention "Story telling"8 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storytelling in the book, finding it relatable.

"...stories, so I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that this is a collection of short stories. I cried, I laughed, I rejoiced, and I even mourned...." Read more

"...You feel like you are in the story with her. This compilation of stories will encourage you, make you laugh, and make your heart hurt...." Read more

"...The beautiful use of word pictures brings every story to life as it’s read. Beautifully written. Hopeful to see more books by Randa Chance!" Read more

"This writer has a such a way with words that I could relate to every story and imagine most of the situations in my mind's eye...." Read more

5 customers mention "Pacing"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing, with one mentioning it keeps them riveted and entertained, while another finds it thought-provoking.

"...This book has left me feeling all at once refreshed, thankful, and wishing I could treat her to a weekend at a spa! I cannot wait for her next book!!" Read more

"...Very entertaining and thought provoking at the same time. Enjoyed reading it." Read more

"Very refreshing! Loved this book--It had me laughing all the way through! I would love to read more from this author!..." Read more

"I loved this book. No violence, no swearing, no sex. It was a refreshing raw read. About a Christian family. I hope Randa writes more books." Read more

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  • Eileen Gonzales
    5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome, touching, spoke to my heart
    Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2013
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    I don't normally write reviews and there are very few authors that I love, but I absolutely loved this book. I am a lover of short stories, so I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that this is a collection of short stories. I cried, I laughed, I rejoiced, and I even mourned. Its very rare that you get to feel the author through their words and that you get this kind of transparency about such special and private moments in a person's life. I thoroughly recommend this book.
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  • Sara Woods
    5.0 out of 5 stars Encouraging, easy read
    Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022
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    The author has a way with words. You feel like you are in the story with her. This compilation of stories will encourage you, make you laugh, and make your heart hurt. She covers it all. Great work.
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  • Rhonda Burgess
    5.0 out of 5 stars Laughters a good Medicine 💝
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021
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    Randa Chandlers brings you into a life of normalities and abnormalities. With Grace, Devon & Benjamin. And a husband name Shane, who’s commitment and passion for the work of the Lord shines throughout her pages. Give your pastors wives a hug, lunch or a pedicure. Clean there babies bottoms and wash those tiny faces. Give extra in the plate labeled... date night money. Just be aware of their family sacrifices for the body of Christ😇👏
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  • Katie
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want to buy this book for all my mom-friends.
    Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2022
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    This book spoke to my heart. The beautiful use of word pictures brings every story to life as it’s read. Beautifully written. Hopeful to see more books by Randa Chance!
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  • CourtneyD
    5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful! Hysterical! Emotional! Insightful!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2013
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    Reading through each chapter, I laughed so hard I cried, I cried so hard I laughed, and I couldn't bare to put the book down! Definitely a must read for those who need a simple reminder that everyday is a blessing, through the good, the bad and the ugly! The Author definitely knows the way to hit the good spots, and the chuckles hit deep in the belly to bring out the great loud chuckles! GREAT GREAT!
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  • Tracey Clementson
    5.0 out of 5 stars BEAUTIFUL.
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2013
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    I read this book in one sitting and loved it! Randa's stories really do make you laugh and cry, and make you feel like you're a part of her family. This book has left me feeling all at once refreshed, thankful, and wishing I could treat her to a weekend at a spa! I cannot wait for her next book!!
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  • Jennifer Sexton
    3.0 out of 5 stars I had heard rave reviews about how funny this book was
    Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2017
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    I had heard rave reviews about how funny this book was. I just did not find it all that funny - perhaps because my expectations were too high. Regardless, it was only an "okay" book - written in a very clichéd, forced manner, as if the author was trying too hard to be funny.
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  • iowa-walker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stories that we can all identify with
    Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2013
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    As you read each story you can say to yourself "BTDT". This book shows how we can survive life's most complicated situations and still see the beauty, the hilarious or the provision of the One True God, Jesus. Our outlook and attitude of life should reflect grace, love and humility and Rand shows us how thru God's grace & love.
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