Dave Meurer Author Page

Dave Meurer

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Mistake it Like a Man
(Multnomah)

Intense investigation into Dave's past uncovered a diverse, if not curious series of previous occupations. Scroll down for an intimate look at one of America's funniest writers.
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A fun loving child

The early years

One reason they invented masks for goalies

Olympic Hopeful?

The Sumo Years

Attempting to serenade his agent. Unfortunately "The Lumberjack Song" was not an appropriate selection.

Surrounded by village idiots
at the CBA International Convention book signing.

Dave Meurer

Dave Meurer is an award-winning humor writer with with numerous books, including Stark Raving Dad, but he does not like to be called an Author. He prefers to be addressed as Awe-Thor, which combines reverent fear (awe) with name of the Norse god of Thunder (Thor). Although Dave has repeatedly asked his agent to use this deferential term, his agent merely mocks the Awe-Thor and slams down the phone, especially when the Awe-Thor makes this request in the wee hours of the morning.

Dave has twice received the Higher Goals in Christian Journalism Award, sponsored by the Evangelical Press Association (EPA). Dave took first place in EPA's contest for best humor article published in 2001. That decision remains in bitter dispute among elderly voters in Florida. Dave once received a hoity-toity award from the California Newspaper Publishers Association, and it was presented to him by the Governor. Shortly thereafter, the state was plunged into economic chaos. Many see a connection.

Dave works for Congressman Wally Herger and lives in Redding, California.

Visit his web site at www.davemeurer.net.

Books

	The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys "God designed parenthood to be an enormous character-building exercise," says frazzled dad Dave Meurer. In The Hair-Raising Joys of Raising Boys, he explores the meaningful reflections (a.k.a. the laugh-out-loud occurrences and been-there-done-that moments) that only dads can truly understand. From the seemingly impossible task of imparting moral guidance to getting boys to take their cold medicine, this insightful book brings out the humor in the practical challenges of raising sons. Yes, bringing up boys is a monumental, multiyear battle--and that's just trying to get them to eat their vegetables! But with Dave Meurer's help, readers will learn to value each moment with a little style, humor, and grace. Previously Published as Boyhood Daze Spire (2006)
	You Can Childproof Your Home, but They'll Still Get In Parenting is not for wimps. In fact, it's a miracle that anyone can raise a kid and stay sane at the same time. And every parent knows that sometimes you just have to wing it. Dave Meurer says he's no parenting professional. But he is a dad. And he's sure that you'll find some helpful tips in his observations, reflections, and ruminations on fatherhood-not to mention his accounts of inane outbursts, incredulous questions, and stunned exclamations. With hilarious insight, Dave reflects on the things that drive parents crazy and the things that make the adventure worth the ride. Previously published as Stark Raving Dad Spire (2005)
	If You Want Breakfast in Bed Sleep in the Kitchen This book offers a laugh-a-minute look at marriage. Husbands and wives cannot help but see themselves because the topics--communication, sex, shopping, childbirth, mammograms, prostate exams--are all common to life and are better laughed at than cried over. The author is an award-winning humor writer who sees laughter as a gift form God. Cook Communications (2005)
	Good Spousekeeping This laugh-a-minute book is about married life. Some really serious topics are included - finances, keeping romance alive - but the mirthful approach to the subject matter is refreshing! Meurer's writing is hilarious, and manages to stay funny throughout the book without "spouse bashing"! In fact, both husband and wife will come away with a little more appreciation of their differences. Cook Communications (2004)
	Stark Raving Dad Sometimes sanity is a learned skill! If you're striving to be a "fairly functional father"---or love somebody who is---here's help. Blending "Dave Barry" wit with Christian worldview wisdom, Meurer's hilarious "parenting isn't for wimps" guide offers a delightful mix of laugh aloud anecdotes and profound points to ponder. Bethany House (2002)
	Out on a Whim If laughter is the best medicine, Meurer gives you a double dose! From prayer and menopause to gender-specific language and food fights, his zany observations will make you laugh until your sides ache---and teach you profound truths about marriage, family, culture, God, and "flammable household appliances." Bethany House (2001)
	Boyhood Daze As the father of two boys and was, according to rumor, once a boy himself. Raised as the third of his parents' five kids, Dave got an early taste of family. Now his childhood experiences and his time as the father of two teenage boys have been written in his outrageously funny book, Boyhood Daze. Less a parenting guide--of which he feels there are too many-- than an industrial sized dose of laughter, Boyhood Daze is for all harried parents who need to know they are not alone as they tackle the enormous task of raising boys. Bethany House (1999)