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I am a huge fan of Tim Hawkins. I saw him for the first time at a counseling convention a few years ago and I became an immediate fan. Since then, I think I have purchased every DVD he has made. My son shares my affection for Hawkins's comedy; at this point, he can do many of the lines along with Hawkins because he has watched them so often. I not only think he is the funniest Christian comedian working today, I think he may be the funniest all around comedian. Certainly top three.

Needless to sa

Needless to say, when I saw that he would be releasing a book, Diary of a Jackwagon (2015, Thomas Nelson), I was excited. When the package arrived, I set to reading it right away, eager for the inevitable stomach cramps and shortness of breath brought on by uncontrollable fits of laughter.

On the positive side, this book represents Tim Hawkins's brand of humor, which is what I had hoped for. Reading through, I could actually hear him making some of the jokes. He has a humorous, engaging perspective that butts up against real life. He's not afraid to poke fun of himself. His comedy is born out of his life experiences.

However, I had higher hopes for this book. Most of the chapters are repackaged versions of the author's existing stand up routines. Although that can sometimes be done to great effect, it seemed to fall flat here. I tried to think about why that was my perception. I think one reason is that I am so familiar with his comedy routines that reading them didn't really generate the laughter that I had hoped for. I think a bigger contributing factor is that Hawkins's comedy is very physical. He makes use of vocal inflection, music, and movement to enhance--to a remarkable degree--his product. By nature of the medium, that is lost in the book. There were places where the authors tried to explain the physical aspects miss the mark.

On the whole, I want to say that I think every person would be better off if they were exposed to the comedy of Tim Hawkins. In the realm of comedy, he is a true genius. However, I believe in general you would be better served by getting a copy of his videos than reading the book because it doesn't do him justice.

I was provided a free copy of this book by Thomas Nelson and the BookLook Bloggers program in exchange for a written review. I was not required to write a positive review and the opinions above are my own.

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Jul 13, 2015 Alyssa rated it it was amazing

{About the Book}

Popular Christian comedian Tim Hawkins shares his hilarious perspective on life in the 21st century. In this wide-ranging, long-awaited book, comedian Tim Hawkins holds forth on everything from family, culture, and music to church, parenting, and education. Readers will enjoy laughing their way through the book, always feeling good about the clean and sometimes inspiring material they are laughing at. Chapters include riffs on marital communication (marriage needs a challenge flag, like in pro football) aging (the diabolical orifice witch hunt), worship music (pick the right key, because I'm not Barry White and I'm not a Bee Gee), and fatherhood (There are no manuals for parenting. Color-coded warning labels or open-ended prescriptions would be just as helpful.) For fans of Jim Gaffigan's Dad Is Fat and Food: A Love Story, Tim Hawkins' hilarious first book reveals that for life's many difficulties, laughter is the best medicine--when there aren't any pills left.

{My Review}

Everybody knows that I am a huge Tim Hawkins fan and I was utterly estatic when I heard he had written a book. Tim Hawkins is known for his stand-up comedy making fun of homeschoolers, different church denominations, and Mormons alike. If you haven't seen any of his videos then I recommend after yoou finish reading my review that you go to YouTube and check him out. Diary of Jackwagon encompasses all of Tim's comedy and shows us that laughter is important and reitorates what the Scripture says, "Laughter does good like medicine."

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I started reading this this afternoon and immediately knew that i couldn't handle reading it beyond this day. So I sped through it as fast as I could. This book is alright, the jokes are pretty much all the same as the ones Hawkins presents in his comedy acts. It's also pretty pessimistic about marriage, especially for men, and parenting, among other things. But at other points in the book he seems optimistic about those things, so I don't really understand why being pessimistic and cynical is n I started reading this this afternoon and immediately knew that i couldn't handle reading it beyond this day. So I sped through it as fast as I could. This book is alright, the jokes are pretty much all the same as the ones Hawkins presents in his comedy acts. It's also pretty pessimistic about marriage, especially for men, and parenting, among other things. But at other points in the book he seems optimistic about those things, so I don't really understand why being pessimistic and cynical is necessary in the first place. It's not very encouraging to anyone. Also, this book is pretty hard to follow; he jumps from topic to topic. Also. There are many touches of racism. I get that it's comedy. But that isn't okay. ...more

Aug 11, 2015 Melanie rated it it was amazing

Diary of a Jackwagon is sure to get you laughing! If you are familiar with Tim Hawkins' comedy, you will see some of the same jokes in this book, but even knowing them I found myself laughing so hard! I loved the "Tweet Thoughts" at the end of each chapter (some were just too hysterical!).

Here are a few of my favorite quotes/jokes:

"In most arguments between a man and a woman, the man feels like he's on the same page. He just doesn't know how to read."

"I'm coming out with a new scent. And now

Here are a few of my favorite quotes/jokes:

"In most arguments between a man and a woman, the man feels like he's on the same page. He just doesn't know how to read."

"I'm coming out with a new scent. And now it's gone."

"You know stories about identical twins that are separated at birth then reunite later? That never happens with socks."

"Mr. Literal then proceeded punching himself in the face in an effort to fight back the tears."

"Every time I see an "Employees must wash hands" sign in a public restroom I'm like "Thanks, but I can wash my own hands."
And so many more! I completely recommend this book if you are looking to laugh! It's great!!

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*

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Aug 04, 2015 Nancy rated it it was amazing

I loved this book so much. It was so entertaining and hilarious. It is one of those books that makes you stop reading so you can just sit and laugh at what you just read (and this happens consistently throughout the book) and then read the funniest part(s) aloud to whomever is within earshot. Tim Hawkins' humor is similar to Brian Regan's: completely clean, free of profanity, yet some of the funniest stuff you have ever heard. TH is truly talented, and I love that he is a Christian and even make I loved this book so much. It was so entertaining and hilarious. It is one of those books that makes you stop reading so you can just sit and laugh at what you just read (and this happens consistently throughout the book) and then read the funniest part(s) aloud to whomever is within earshot. Tim Hawkins' humor is similar to Brian Regan's: completely clean, free of profanity, yet some of the funniest stuff you have ever heard. TH is truly talented, and I love that he is a Christian and even makes some good jokes about church culture and people. We are going to see him perform next month (he performs comedy in churches!) and I am looking forward to it even more now than I was before I read this hysterical book. I highly recommend it. ...more

Jul 28, 2015 Faye rated it really liked it

I've long been a fan of Tim Hawkins, so when I saw that he was releasing a book I knew I had to read it. So when the opportunity came up to review this book, I snatched it up.

Tim tells many of his classic jokes mixed with new ones, as well as life lessons. This book will have you chuckling and chortling along, as Tim tells his stories of yoga pants, colonoscopies, and Cracker Barrel.

Short easy to read chapters, with little tweet nuggets at the end of each, making this a fun book to both read alo

I've long been a fan of Tim Hawkins, so when I saw that he was releasing a book I knew I had to read it. So when the opportunity came up to review this book, I snatched it up.

Short easy to read chapters, with little tweet nuggets at the end of each, making this a fun book to both read aloud with others, as well as easy to find stopping point, when life requires it.

Fast paced and engaging, this book is perfect for the life long fan, or someone who has never heard any of his jokes.

Overall, a well written knee-slapper of a read, that had me laughing in the most inappropriate moments. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who would like a little entertainment, or is a fan of Hawkin's comedy.

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Jan 28, 2019 Melissa rated it liked it

3.5

It was amusing, not necessarily rollicking the whole way through, but I left some tears on page 102 laughing hard enough in public tears came to my eyes as I tried to keep from annoying people around me. The fact that he got me to LOL likely a handful of times is saying something since I rarely do. A light read. I do find Tim funnier in person because there's just something about the exaggerated delivery that makes things funnier than on paper.

3.5

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Aug 04, 2015 Mark rated it it was amazing

I have watched Tim Hawkin's DVDs and YouTube videos, and I know he is a funny guy. When I saw he had a book coming up and I could review it, I snagged a copy as soon as it came available. I was curious how he would do in a book as opposed to speaking on stage, but he knocked it out of the park. LOL is a popular abbreviation for "laugh out loud" used in texting and social networks.... well, I literally "LOL'd" as I read through the book. Hawkin's brand of humor comes through just as well in the I have watched Tim Hawkin's DVDs and YouTube videos, and I know he is a funny guy. When I saw he had a book coming up and I could review it, I snagged a copy as soon as it came available. I was curious how he would do in a book as opposed to speaking on stage, but he knocked it out of the park. LOL is a popular abbreviation for "laugh out loud" used in texting and social networks.... well, I literally "LOL'd" as I read through the book. Hawkin's brand of humor comes through just as well in the book as on video.
He covers marriage, kids, worship music and styles, and denominations in the book. There is no sacred cow that he doesn't bring out and make a joke about it, and it works for him. And spread throughout the humor are mini messages about how we should treat others, how we should live as to be a good witness.... even when driving our cars.
If you have never watched Tim, you should. It is different than reading his humor, but I would still recommend the book. It will have you in stitches, I guarantee. ...more

Sep 19, 2015 Elizabeth rated it it was amazing

I think I may have been living under a rock. I picked up the book Diary of a Jackwagon by Tim Hawkins because I needed some light reading and humor. I hadn't ever heard of Hawkins before though.

As I got further through the book, laughing as well as reading parts aloud to my husband, I begin to ask people "Have you ever heard of Tim Hawkins?" and I received the replies of "I love his stand-up!" and "He's my favorite!" Wow, thanks for telling me about him, guys!

My love for Jim Gaffigan is not a se

I think I may have been living under a rock. I picked up the book Diary of a Jackwagon by Tim Hawkins because I needed some light reading and humor. I hadn't ever heard of Hawkins before though.

My love for Jim Gaffigan is not a secret. And Hawkins comedy reminds me of my love for Gaffigan. Clean, funny, involves Jesus but not in a too serious way, family friendly, real comedy.

I read through this book in 24 hours. Then watched some of his stand-up on Youtube. And now hope to watch one of his shows live when he tours nearby. I've found a new favorite...or at least sometime to tie Jim (Gaffigan) and Jimmy (Fallon)!

This book was given to me by BookLook Bloggers in exchange for my honest review. See my review at http://www.trenchesofmommyhood.blogsp...

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Oct 08, 2015 K Whatsherface rated it really liked it

I not sure if I love this because I know all the jokes or I would love it more if I didn't. over all. it's hilarious. still not as fun as going to see him live but when I went to his show I laughed so hard I cried and it was hard to breathe...can't really beat that. this book is awesome but if you ever get the chance to see him live, do it I not sure if I love this because I know all the jokes or I would love it more if I didn't. over all. it's hilarious. still not as fun as going to see him live but when I went to his show I laughed so hard I cried and it was hard to breathe...can't really beat that. this book is awesome but if you ever get the chance to see him live, do it ...more

Tim Hawkins' excerpts from his journal observing the humor in daily life made a good, light-weight read during recent plane flights and daily subway commuting. Those who have seen him live easily can visualize him delivering many of the quips he shares. As usual, his humor contains no profanity and other than a couple rare instances doesn't even flirt with innuendo. And some of the best parts from his performances are repeated here (thinking particularly of the worship "hand raising" guide!).

I r

I rated the book only a 3 for two reasons. First, since much of this material has not made it to his live show, by nature it's less than "Grade A" - while there are occasional side-splitting sections, some of it isn't quite as funny as his best. Second, there are times where I feel that he makes light of or finds humor in circumstances that are not well-suited for it: overplaying marital conflict, criticism of the foibles in some churches and church members, using some texts from scripture for comedy.

That said, more than once I found myself laughing out loud to the amazement and confusion of those around me! And as I flipped back through the book looking for some of the best lines to share with friends, they seemed even funnier than at first. Have a good, clean laugh!

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Tim Hawkins' TWEET THOUGHTS
out of the proper context, having an arrow shot through your heart by a flying baby would be horrifying.
This morning I accidentally put my glasses on over my contacts. And when I looked in the mirror I saw my grandfather when he was a baby.

Tim Hawkins wrote a book. Need I say more?

Hawkins is my all-time favorite stand up comedian, and I knew I'd enjoy his book.
In Diary of a Jackwagon, "comedian Tim Hawkins shares his perspective on life in the twenty-first century.

Tim Hawkins' TWEET THOUGHTS
out of the proper context, having an arrow shot through your heart by a flying baby would be horrifying.
This morning I accidentally put my glasses on over my contacts. And when I looked in the mirror I saw my grandfather when he was a baby.

Tim Hawkins wrote a book. Need I say more?

Hawkins is my all-time favorite stand up comedian, and I knew I'd enjoy his book.
In Diary of a Jackwagon, "comedian Tim Hawkins shares his perspective on life in the twenty-first century."

Even though this book was indeed hilarious and had me laughing out loud throughout, it's still not as good as actually SEEING him. Half of "Timbo's" funniness is from his facial expressions, various voices, and the way he acts things out on stage.

Much of the content in Diary of a Jackwagon is stuff I've already seen and heard him do on YouTube, so I could visualize him onstage and hear his ridiculous voices in my head as I read along.

So yes, this book was very funny, but watching him is still 10× better. 3 1/2 stars.

And here's one last TWEET THOUGHT for you:

Good friends are like fine wine. That's why I keep mine locked in the cellar.

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Jun 09, 2017 Dale rated it liked it

Just doesn't compare to seeing him say almost the same things in a performance

Published in 2015 by Thomas Nelson.

I am a giant fan of Tim Hawkins and have been ever since he used to run an infomercial on late night TV for his 2007 DVD Full Range of Motion . I have tickets to go see him in concert at the end of July with my family.

But, this book was mostly a re-hash of his routines - routines that I dearly love but not nearly as funny when I am reading them as they are when he delivers them. A

Just doesn't compare to seeing him say almost the same things in a performance

Published in 2015 by Thomas Nelson.

But, this book was mostly a re-hash of his routines - routines that I dearly love but not nearly as funny when I am reading them as they are when he delivers them. As I was reading, I kept thinking that these would be a whole lot more funny if he was saying them. Hawkins added extra material to support the stuff from his routines but the whole package ends up being just 3 stars out of 5.

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Jan 01, 2020 Austin S. rated it really liked it

The first time I remembering being introduced to Tim Hawkins was by watching one of his movies at a friends house. After we were done watching it I wanted to begin to watch more and more. About a year or two ago I stumbled over his book "Diary of a Jackwagon" I started to read it but it didn't seem to catch my interest at the time. But when my Language class at school was asked to read a book or books and do a review on one of the books I chose this one.

The book is basically a collaboration of h

The book is basically a collaboration of his many different movies. Through out the book there are a few of his song lyrics sprinkled through out the book along with some little jokes along the way. Over all I did enjoy the book. But if I had a choice I would pick his movies above his book.

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May 05, 2019 Kelli rated it liked it

I grabbed this book for a light beach type read. Tim Hawkins comedy is light hearted and funny. He has great content in his videos. This book really just tells basically his comedy stories but maybe in greater detail. I found that I would rather watch his videos. I didn't find his same timing and inflection in writing as I did in his comedy routine. Plus a lot of his material seems second best to what he brings to his actual comedy. He likes to observe everyday life and that can be funny, but re I grabbed this book for a light beach type read. Tim Hawkins comedy is light hearted and funny. He has great content in his videos. This book really just tells basically his comedy stories but maybe in greater detail. I found that I would rather watch his videos. I didn't find his same timing and inflection in writing as I did in his comedy routine. Plus a lot of his material seems second best to what he brings to his actual comedy. He likes to observe everyday life and that can be funny, but really I didn't chuckle much reading the chapters. ...more

Oct 15, 2017 Paul Decker rated it it was amazing

Absolutely hilarious! Loved it. Of course, I do enjoy anyone with the same kind of weird humor that I have. As Christians, I think it is important to know how to laugh at ourselves. If that doesn't work, Hawkins does have a solution, "If you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at someone else." That goes along with one of my favorite sayings, "I am a good friend. If you fall, I will help you up - after I am done laughing at you." Read and enjoy! Absolutely hilarious! Loved it. Of course, I do enjoy anyone with the same kind of weird humor that I have. As Christians, I think it is important to know how to laugh at ourselves. If that doesn't work, Hawkins does have a solution, "If you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at someone else." That goes along with one of my favorite sayings, "I am a good friend. If you fall, I will help you up - after I am done laughing at you." Read and enjoy! ...more

This book had me laughing so hard in some places I literally almost started crying. Tim is hilarious and if you are at all fan of his videos you absolutely have to check this book out. And if possible listen to the audiobook version of it because having him read it just makes it that much better! I guarantee it will brighten up your day and lighten up your spirit!

Favorite Quote: "Real faith is not an absence of real doubt, it's the presence of a real relationship."

Jul 29, 2018 Quentin rated it it was amazing

I really can't remember any book or even video that made me laugh so much. I mean really my wife was annoyed because I kept busting out laughing. I re-read a couple of the chapters just so I could laugh again. Thanks Tim (and please Lord help me forget some of the words and images in my mind, so that on Sunday in church I can maintain some reverence)

Tim's funny, genuinely funny, and this book is a hoot. Literal lol moments abounded for me especially because Tim's narration of the audiobook is outstanding - it makes the book feel like a personal stand-up routine (including some of his incredible songs). Very fun.

(full disclosure: the agency I work for represents Tim and this book)

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Don't get me wrong, I love Tim Hawkins. I guess that I have just been exposed to so much of his stage material that listening to the audio book was just a revisit to all of the stand up material that I have seen or heard. I listened to it with my son while traveling to a soccer match which made it entertaining to kill time, but did not expose me to anything I have not already heard or seen. Don't get me wrong, I love Tim Hawkins. I guess that I have just been exposed to so much of his stage material that listening to the audio book was just a revisit to all of the stand up material that I have seen or heard. I listened to it with my son while traveling to a soccer match which made it entertaining to kill time, but did not expose me to anything I have not already heard or seen. ...more

Jul 11, 2020 Rebecca rated it liked it

This was fine. I think his comedy style just doesn't translate well to the page. There's a lot of content here that's also in his stand-up, which I've seen most of, and it's not nearly as funny in print. There are also sections of almost stream of consciousness rambling that at times is almost incomprehensible, to be honest. There were a couple of laughs, but for me, I was pretty disappointed. This was fine. I think his comedy style just doesn't translate well to the page. There's a lot of content here that's also in his stand-up, which I've seen most of, and it's not nearly as funny in print. There are also sections of almost stream of consciousness rambling that at times is almost incomprehensible, to be honest. There were a couple of laughs, but for me, I was pretty disappointed. ...more

Jul 30, 2022 Janelle rated it it was amazing

This book was absolutely hilarious! We are big fans of Tim Hawkins and love his clean humor. This book is best listened to via Audiobook because Tim narrates it and it is even funnier with him delivering the jokes and singing the songs!!! My husband and I loved listening to this on a recent road trip and we laughed out loud more times than we could count!! :)

Jul 03, 2017 Nicole rated it really liked it

I had to read this book when I was alone, otherwise I was getting funny looks due to all the snorting and snickering I could not hold back. If you are familiar with Tim's humor on YouTube you will find more of the same in this book. I had to read this book when I was alone, otherwise I was getting funny looks due to all the snorting and snickering I could not hold back. If you are familiar with Tim's humor on YouTube you will find more of the same in this book. ...more

Sep 09, 2017 Korina Layne rated it it was amazing

I love Tim Hawkins! I got to go to one of his shows and got into meet him. When I found out he wrote a book, I knew I had to read it. It was so funny and a great Christian read. I highly recommend this book especially for Christians.

Jul 29, 2018 Taylor rated it it was amazing

Oh my gosh! This book was so funny! I would read it in bed and have to restrain from laughing out loud so hard or else I would wake my family up! Tim Hawkins is so funny, and clever too. I really enjoyed this book! READ THIS!!!!!!

Dec 21, 2021 Laura rated it it was amazing

This book made me laugh til I cried. So much I can relate to, so much that made me think of others! I need my husband and daughter to read it next.

Favorite quote. "Mommy! You're the worst mommy in the world!"… "No, I took second last year. I'm going for first this year!"

Some funny lines, but if you're already familiar with his comedy then you're not going to find much new stuff. Still, a perfect book to pick up and read a few paragraphs when you need a laugh. Some funny lines, but if you're already familiar with his comedy then you're not going to find much new stuff. Still, a perfect book to pick up and read a few paragraphs when you need a laugh. ...more

Feb 07, 2017 Elizabeth rated it really liked it

This book was probably the most random book I have ever read, and funny, which is exactly how Tim Hawkins is. If you need a break from your "normal" books, read this one! This book was probably the most random book I have ever read, and funny, which is exactly how Tim Hawkins is. If you need a break from your "normal" books, read this one! ...more

Nov 04, 2017 Shannon rated it liked it

Very humorous, but it just doesn't compare to watching Tim tell the stories. Very humorous, but it just doesn't compare to watching Tim tell the stories. ...more

Funny book, but repeats a lot of material for sketches on DVD.
If you haven't heard any Tim Hawkins, I would def. recommend.

Librarian Note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Since giving up his job as a grocery truck driver in 2002, Tim Hawkins has been forging the magical blend between two comedic ideals: A genuinely funny comedy show that caters to the entire family. Is it realistic? Hawkins believes so. With over 100 million views on YouTube, 120+ sold out shows every year, and a motley crew of 200K+ Facebook fans, Tim has started a gut-busting grassroots revolution of multi-generational proportions. But what's so special about this St. Louis native who is most notorious for his wretched cow impersonations?

Some would say it is his equally gifted and twisted approach to the medium. A self-taught guitarist, Hawkins will go note-for-note on everything from Skynyrd to Bon Jovi to Prince, while dishing out flawless vocal imitations of Bono, Jason Aldean, and John Mayer... all within mere minutes. His stand-up material is vigorous, well-timed, and honed to perfection. However, the connection he makes with his fans goes deeper than that: "If you can't laugh at yourself, laugh at other people."* It is this ability to show the brokenness of our human nature and simultaneously marvel in its hilarity which makes Tim such a unique artist.

With four munchkins of his own and a beautiful wife who is winning her battle with breast cancer, Hawkins develops new material daily by simply absorbing the world around him. The perils of marriage, parenting, and homeschooling may not exemplify the rock-star life, but they sure make for great comedy. And as Tim would tell you himself, "It's not like I have choice. Comedy is my only life skill."

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