An expanded collection of humorous stories focussing on family life from the author of Holy Wit, with this edition including some new stories.

'I have written it,' said Dr Simpson in his introduction, 'because I believe family life would be enriched if we took fun and humour more seriously.'

The royalties from this book have gone to Cystic Fibrosis charities. From his books and speaking engagements, Dr Simpson raised over £70,000 for Cystic Fibrosis research and support.

For 21 years Dr James A. Simpson was minister of Dornoch Cathedral in the Scottish Highlands. During his time there he not only served as captain of the Royal Dornoch Golf Club, but wrote many books, some of which, like Holy Wit and Life, Love and Laughter, topped Scottish bestseller charts. Dr Simpson was a regular contributor to magazines and newspapers, at home and abroad. He was also much in demand as an after-dinner speaker.

Dr Simpson long believed that in any lecture, discussion or debate a little comic relief did no harm, no matter how serious the topic may be.

In 1992 he was appointed chaplain to the Queen in Scotland. Two years later he was elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Dr Simpson died in 2024.

'Crammed with jokes, aphorisms and humorous anecdotes.' -- Life and Work