Posted by
Corthell on Monday, October 05, 2009 5:57:05 PM
''In these tough times, I think we all could use a good laugh. That's why I decided that now was the time to write this book. I dedicate it to all Americans, and those abroad, who need a little more levity in their lives. Among many personal maladies, I bet it can even relieve your political indigestion! (Patriots will particularly like my "Freedom" entry in next week's column.)'' I'm sure my blood pressure
has risen countless times over the past year watching the Fed overspend. I'm tired of seeing out-of-control government
over-reaching into every area of our lives. And I especially hurt for Americans, many of whom are jobless, homeless and with little hope for the future.
I need a break from watching the political drama and recklessness in Washington.
Know what I mean?
That is the reason I finally agreed to write my new book, "The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book" (released Nov. 1 by Tyndale Publishers), in which I share my favorite 101 facts and 101 humorous and inspirational related stories. (Proceeds from the book will go to help KICKStart Kids).
For those who have somehow not heard of the Chuck Norris facts, they are mythical expressions of my life and abilities, a collection of sayings, quips and quotes, created by young and old alike, that have elevated my character and personhood to almost legendary, Paul Bunyan-like status.
I've heard it said that there are literally hundreds of thousands of Chuck Norris facts that circle the globe. They proliferate on the Internet, are found in speeches and books and are written on bathroom walls from schools in America to battlefields in the Middle East. (I was honored twice to visit our troops in Iraq, and I was glad to learn that the Chuck Norris facts continue to provide them with a daily dose of humor and encouragement.)
Over the next five weeks in October, I'm going to give a sneak peek inside "The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book" in my columns, starting with entry No. 1 below. Each entry in the book is divided into three sections: my favorite official fact, a related short story ("Let's Be Honest"), a classic or contemporary corresponding quote ("They said it") and my principle for life ("Chuck's Code"), which are represented by the five "Fs" or core values: freedom, faith, family, fitness and fight. (The only thing missing in these column examples will be a comical caricature portrait of me that accompanies each of the 101 facts – like me wrestling a grizzly bear!)