The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book: 101 of Chuck's Favorite Facts and Stories

CHUCK NORRIS!!!!!!!

Did u guyz kno chuck norris took a trip to the virgin islands...now thier just called 'the islands'....lol

Gift for my 12-year-old son

My son LOVES this book. He and his friends are always talking about how Chuck Norris is "indestructable" and now he has a book to quote from.

Clever and funny!!

Bought as a gift. Kept all the men laughing for quite some time!

Awesome!!!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Interesting Read

I never knew Norris was Christian; this book is an interesting commentary on that worldview, linked to a 'fact.' Glad to see not all martial artists are Eastern Mystics. A fun book and quick read, format is great for short sessions/commutes. Will have my kids read it next.

Awesome

this autobiography is cool!

Inspiring and funny!

We were on a short trip out west and took turns reading this book! We laughed alot and learned to respect Chuck Norris. He is a good family man. Good clean humor!

The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book

Most everyone loves a good Chuck Norris joke. Well, this goes one better. This is 101 funny things they say about Chuck and his responses. I didn't realize what a cool guy Chuck really is. Lots of true stories of people he has trained and things he has done. I was very surprized how entertained I was. I have given this to 5 different people and they have all loved it. I keep buying more to give away. I of course have my own copy also. I highly recommend this book.

WOW! What a surprise and amazing audio version!

Especially noteworthy is the audio version of "The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book." Rarely does an audio book match or equal its printed version, but, in this case, Johnny Heller, who reads for it is a perfect match (a little like John Wayne and a little like Clint Eastwood and a little like Chuck Norris).

The Official Chuck Norris Fact book is hilarious, inspirational and educational. It really would make a fantastic Christmas gift for just about anyone, or fun gift for just about anyone on any occassion. This book really would be particularly encouraging to military personnel and their families, as Norris shares repeated stories about his own military experience, his two visits to our troops overseas, and even the death of his brother Wieland in Vietnam. I can see this book sitting on coffee tables, in bathrooms, in break rooms, in barracks or just on one's nightstand for lighter, slowdown, evening reading. This is a definite 5-star G & PG-rated comical and inspirational book.

This book is Norris's 2nd grand slam (or should I say solid roundhouse connection?) in two years, following his #14 New York Times Best Seller, "Black Belt Patriotism"--a cultural manifesto (available I understand in Jan. 2010 in a 50-page expanded paperback version--"Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America") Well done Norris! Well done!

WOW! What a GREAT surprise and read!!

Especially noteworthy is the audio version of "The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book." Rarely does an audio book match or equal its printed version, but, in this case, Johnny Heller, who reads for it is a perfect match (a little like John Wayne and a little like Clint Eastwood and a little like Chuck Norris).

The Official Chuck Norris Fact book would make a fantastic Christmas gift for just about anyone, and is small enough even to be a stocking stuffer, a perfect "White-Elephant" gift, or fun gift for just about anyone on any occassion. I can see how the book would be great for young people and college-aged, but there is nothing that restricts its reading enjoyment among any age group, gender or blue-collar or white collar worker. When one reads it, you see how quickly this is a PERFECT evangelistic tool--amazing how Norris weaves his Christian passions and faith in the 101 entries. It is hilarious, inspirational and educational. This book would be particularly encouraging to military personnel and their families, as Norris shares repeated stories about his own military experience, his two visits to our troops overseas, and even the death of his brother Wieland in Vietnam. I can see this book sitting on coffee tables, in bathrooms, in break rooms, in barracks or just on one's nightstand for lighter, slowdown, evening reading. This is a definite 5-star G & PG-rated comical and inspirational book that is good for the whole family, easily down to junior-high ages.

This book is Norris's 2nd grand slam (or should I say solid roundhouse connection?) in two years, following his #14 New York Times Best Seller, "Black Belt Patriotism"--a cultural manifesto (available I understand in Jan. 2010 in a 50-page expanded paperback version--Black Belt Patriotism: How to Reawaken America) Well done Norris! Well done!

A Man worth far more respect than I had realized...

First, I have to say, "wow." I feel like a kid saying that, but I had no idea growing up what the big deal was about Chuck Norris. Then, over the past few years I started hearing about these internet rumors about him and I didn't understand the fascination. I think I got a clue about all of that in reading this book.

This book is a collection of Chuck Norris's 101 favorite internet rumors about himself. I learned a lot of interesting things about Chuck Norris in this book. First, his first name is Carlos--he got nicknamed Chuck in armed forces. He got married 10 years ago (He is now 69) and has twin 8 year old boys. He loves God. A lot. And he loves his family and this country.

With each rumor, he shares either a story about his life or some of his perspective about life. He does talk about God a lot in this book which was very interesting to me.

I realized as I read this book that I really had known nothing (!) about Chuck Norris before I read this book. And now, I've learned a lot. Honestly, I can say that I'm glad that I read this book and I know about 10 people that I want to tell about this book right away--because I think they'll genuinely enjoy it.

Note: I did receive this book as a complimentary copy from Tyndale Publishing. But, I definitely would have bought it on my own!

The perfect place for this book: In the bathroom, so that when you can shut the door and steal a few minutes of peace away from the kids-- you can sit, laugh, and read something light, funny, and encouraging!

A book for all occasions!

The Official Chuck Norris Fact book would make a fantastic Christmas gift for just about anyone, and is small enough even to be a stocking stuffer. I can see how the book would be great for young people and college-age, but there is nothing that restricts its reading enjoyment among any age group, gender or blue-collar or white collar worker. This book would be particularly encouraging to military personnel, as Norris shares repeated stories about his own military experience and his two visits to our troops overseas (beside the fact that the Chuck Norris Facts are VERY popular among the military). He is very uplifting to our service men and women and their families. I can see this book sitting on coffee tables, in bathrooms, in break rooms, in barracks or just on one's nightstand for lighter slowdown evening reading. This is a definite 5-star G & PG-rated comical and inspirational book that is good for the whole family, easily down to junior-high ages.

5-stars for comical and inspirational book by Chuck Norris

Under each of Chuck's 101 favorite Facts in the book is also a related short story about it (titled "Let's Be Honest"), then a related quote from contemporaries to classic figures (titled "They said it") and a final section summarizing Chuck's life principle based upon what he just wrote (titled "Chuck's Code").

The 101 Chuck Norris Facts include some Facts that I've heard before, but many, many, many I have not. They all are belly-achingly funny! Examples of a few are: "If you work in an office with Chuck Norris, don't ask him for his 3-hole punch," "Chuck Norris was born in a cabin that he built with his bare hands," "Sweating bullets is literally what happens when Chuck Norris gets too hot," and "Chuck Norris can gargle peanut butter and blow bubbles with beef jerky." And, just in time for the holiday season, "Chuck Norris knows when you are sleeping; he knows when you're awake; he knows when you've been bad or good; so play dead for goodness sake!"

A phenomenal artistic touch to this book is the inclusion of Chuck Norris caricature sketches accompanying each of his 101 favorite Facts. They include Chuck wrestling with a grizzly bear (8 times his size), Chuck roundhouse kicking a stick of dynamite, Chuck hanging from a ladder that is dropped from a flying helicopter (an action and scary stunt story he also shares), etc.

As hilarious as the Chuck Norris Facts are, I found the most engaging part of the book is the diversity of stories in the 101 entries, from Norris's martial arts, movies and television careers to his encounters with notables and others all around the world. My favorites are how he wrestled and got bit by a snake on "Walker, Texas Ranger," and how he had to use a real rat (instead of a fake one) for a stunt in one of his Missing in Action movies in which he had to hold the rat in his mouth for several minutes while hanging upside down from a rope! The stories also include intimate details of his personal life, from family, love and marriage, faith and even his daily workout plan and diet. He discusses how he was able to overcome the effects of an alcoholic violent father, abject poverty and the many hurdles on his way to become world karate champion and an award-winning actor. Particularly moving are his tributes to his mother and brother Wieland, who died in 1970 in the Vietnam War (book is great for military personnel!). He also conveys insights into (and funny stories about) his relationships with other legends like Bruce Lee, Elvis Presley and many other movie stars, sports figures and cultural icons. Lastly, many entries are inspirational and educational on a host of subjects, from America's origins to fitness and finances and overcoming various obstacles in life. In almost every entry, Chuck encourages his readers to keep striving to be their best, physically, mentally and spiritually. And he uses his five core values (fight, family, faith, fitness and freedom) to motivate them.

If you like quotes, you'll love Norris's collection of quotes ("They said it"). They are a rich group of sayings from those over the past couple centuries, from comedians, scientists, revolutionaries to cultural heroes. Contributors include classics from Isaac Newton, Thomas Jefferson, C.S. Lewis, Mother Teresa, etc., but there are also contemporaries like Steve Carell, Steve Colbert, Jeff Foxworthy, Rachel Ray, Jon Stewart

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