The Barbara Johnson Library

Where Hope Meets Humor

Featured Release

When All Else Fails, Blame Your Mother

By David Johnson - The Final Addition to Barbara's Legacy

A powerful journey of healing and reconciliation, this book completes Barbara Johnson's literary collection. Through personal correspondence, newsletters, and intimate reflections, David Johnson explores:

  • The power of breaking family secrets

  • Healing from PTSD

  • Family restoration through forgiveness

  • Using Cinematherapy for understanding and healing

  • Barbara's lasting wisdom and impact

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Complete Collection

When All Else Fails, Blame Your Mother

  • The power of breaking family secrets

  • Family restoration through forgiveness

Splashes of Joy

  • Finding Joy in Life’s Messy Moments

  • A Refreshing Dose of Laughter and Hope

Where Does a Mother Go to Resign? (1979)

  • Barbara's gripping memoir of family trials and triumph

  • A testament to maintaining faith through life's hardest moments

Fresh Elastic for Stretched Out Moms (1986)

  • Encouragement for overwhelmed mothers

  • Practical wisdom with a dose of humor

Stick a Geranium in Your Hat and Be Happy (1990)

  • Barbara's signature message of joy

  • Finding laughter in life's challenges

Pack Up Your Gloomies (1973)

  • First published work

  • Essential guide to choosing joy

Mama Get the Hammer, There's a Fly on Papa's Head (1994)

  • Celebrating the lighter side of family life

  • Finding joy in everyday moments

Leaking Laughs Between Pampers & Depends (2000)

  • Navigating life's seasons with grace

  • Humor for every stage of motherhood

He's Gonna Toot and I'm Gonna Scoot (1999)

  • Reflections on heaven

  • Finding hope beyond earthly struggles

Living Somewhere Between Estrogen and Death (1997)

  • Embracing life's changes with humor

  • Wisdom for women in transition

I'm So Glad You Told Me

  • Finding Joy in Adversity

  • Laughter as a Path to Healing

Laughter From Heaven

  • A Lighthearted Look at Heaven

  • Encouragement Through Laughter

Plant a Geranium in Your Cranium

  • Finding Joy in Life’s Toughest Battles

  • Healing Through Laughter

God's Most Precious Jewels (2001)

  • Celebrating women of faith

  • Stories of triumph through trust

Boomerang Joy (1997)

  • Finding joy in unexpected places

  • Daily devotional wisdom

Special Collection

Daily Splashes of Joy

  • A Daily Dose of Joy and Encouragement

  • Laughter and Inspiration for Every Morning

Joy Journal

  • A Fun and Inspirational Journal for GirlsFinding Joy

  • Encouragement Through Scripture and Quotes

Laughter as a Path to Healing

  • A Hilarious Journey Through Womanhood

  • Finding Joy in Life’s Chaos

The Best of Barbara Johnson

  • A Collection of Encouragement and Laughter

  • Finding Joy Through Life’s Ups and Downs

The Joyous Writings of Barbara Johnson

  • Finding Joy in Life’s Hardships

  • Laughter as a Source of Strength

The Best Devotions of Barbara Johnson (2001)

  • Daily inspiration for Christian women

  • Messages of hope and encouragement

Motherhood

  • A Heartwarming Tribute to Motherhood

  • Celebrate a Mother’s Love

Humor Me

  • A Lighthearted Look at Life

  • Laughter as the Best Medicine

Humor Me, I' M Your Mother!

  • The Hilarious Side of Motherhood

  • Laughter as the Best Parenting Tool

Humor Me, I'm over the Hill

  • Aging with Joy and Humor

  • Living Life to the Fullest

Daily Splashes Of Joy - 365 Day Perpetual Calendar

  • A Year of Daily Encouragement

  • Uplifting Reminders of Faith

Spanish Collection

Pack Up Your Gloomies (1973)

  • First published work

  • Essential guide to choosing joy

He's Gonna Toot and I'm Gonna Scoot (1999)

  • Reflections on heaven

  • Finding hope beyond earthly struggles

The Pepperoni Parade

  • Teaching the Power of Prayer

  • A Heartwarming Lesson in Faith

The Upside-Down Frown

  • Spreading God’s Love and Joy

  • Creative Ways to Share Joy

The Tasty Taffy Tale & Super-Stretching the Truth

  • A Fun Lesson on Honesty

  • Creative Moral Teaching

Laughter From Heaven

  • A Lighthearted Look at Heaven

  • Encouragement Through Laughter

Plant a Geranium in Your Cranium

  • Finding Joy in Life’s Toughest Battles

  • Healing Through Laughter

Hazme reir, soy tu madre

  • Celebrate the Joys of Motherhood

  • Find Humor in Everyday Challenges

Mama, Busca El Martillo

  • A Gift of Laughter and Hope

  • Lighthearted Encouragement

Guarda Tus Tristezas enuna Caa Grande

  • Finding Joy in Life’s Journey

  • A Lighthearted Perspective

Lo major de Barbara Johnson

  • A Collection of Joy and Wisdom

  • Inspiration for Every Stage

Que Bueno Que Me Dijiste

  • Finding Healing Through Laughter

  • Inspiration for Overcoming Life’s Struggles

Salpicame de gozo

  • A Splash of Joy for Life’s Sorrows

  • Finding Light in Dark Moments

Estrogeno y la Muerte

  • Humor Through Life's Changes

  • Finding Joy in Transition

Panales & Panales

  • Humor Through Life's Changes

  • Finding Joy in Transition

Women of Faith Devotionals

WOF Speakers

  • Diverse Perspectives on Life and Faith

  • Inspiring Faith and Joy

Childern's Books

The Pepperoni Parade and the Power of Prayer

  • Learning to Pray in Uncertainty

  • Faith Through Everyday Moments

Super-Scrumptious Jelly Donuts Sprinkled with Hugs

  • Sharing God’s Love with Sweetness

  • Encouraging Compassion and Generosity

The Tasty Taffy Tale and Super-Stretching the Truth

  • A Lesson in Honesty

  • Faith-Based Character Building

The Upside Down Frown and Splashes of Joy

  • Brightening Gloomy Lives with Joy

  • Creative Faith in Action

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- Barbara Johnson

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