Squeezing Good Out of Bad

Squeezing Good Out of Bad: Top ten ways to not only survive but thrive with a lemon-fresh attitude as you face those lemon juice in the eye, life-puckering problems. The author has had his share of sour fruit (cancer, unemployment, depression, chronic nose hair) but provides a humorous look at the problems of life. Learn how to find hope and humor amidst horrific circumstances.

When life gives you lemons . . . * Don't confuse lemons with hand grenades - identify the problem * Check the delivery slip 21 - determine if it's your problem * Sell them on eBay - profit from the problem * Paint smiley faces on your lemons - laugh at the problem * Join a citrus support group - share your problem * Use as an all-natural, organic astringent - grow from the problem * Don't shoot the delivery driver - forgive the problem-maker * Call in the Master Gardener - take the problem to a higher level * Grow your own orchard - live a fruitful life despite-or because of-the problem * Give off a refreshing fragrance - live a lemon-fresh life

Praise for Squeezing Good Out of Bad A book that will make you laugh, think, and start looking at those sour places of life in a whole new way. I really enjoyed reading it.~ Martha Bolton, Writer for Jeff Allen, Bob Hope, Phyllis Diller, Mark Lowry

Jim fills each page with thirst-quenching lemon aid! His humility and insight are all the more compelling because he shares the lemons of heartache in his own life. An uplifting and encouraging read! ~ Marybeth Hicks, columnist for The Washington Times

Jim helps us find perspective in those life-puckering situations, find power for coping, and even helps us find purpose in the pucker. ~ Rhonda Rhea, author of Amusing Grace and High Heels in High Places -Walking Worthy in Way Cute Shoes