Just a Guy: Notes from a Blue Collar Life

By Bill Engvall

Book Overview

"His folksy humor...has made him a hit in the heartland...Don't bet a little plain ol' charm won't work just as well on the rest of the country."--Philadelphia Inquirer

For the record, here's the official definition of a guy: A person who doesn't think before he speaks. He can't. He's not that deep. Because a guy has only three basic needs: eating, sleeping, and sex. That's it. Just a Guy chronicles a lifetime in pursuit of those needs.

In this hilarious and heartfelt memoir, Bill Engvall takes you on the rollicking ride of his life, beginning with his childhood in Texas and adolescence in Arizona, becoming a fixture in local emergency rooms, the result of massive amounts of non-thinking behavior trying to impress girls or torture his sisters; to high school in Dallas where he dabbled in an array of truly odd jobs and came of age; to college and his tenure as his fraternity's social chairman, where he masterminded a series of legendary parties; to following his dream as a standup comic and, gulp, singer; to his bumbling and riotous courtship, then marriage to Gail, the love of his life; and, finally, fatherhood, where he remains, to this day, a well-meaning, but flawed parent.

Through it all, Bill gamely stumbles along, struggling to maintain a fa ade of confidence and control. Far from a superhero, Bill Engvall is an everyday Everyman, the poster boy for normal. The result is just a guy who is disarming, perceptive, wildly funny, and unexpectedly moving.

"The sensitive parts of the book...truly stand out."--Publishers Weekly

"Bottom line: if you like Blue Collar TV or are just looking for some good comedy, this is a great book to pick up."--Blogcritics.org

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 034112429X
• ISBN13: 9780312363116
• Release Date: August 2018
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.53 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Great Humorous Reading

I love this book! This book is just like so many guys and he doesn't apologize for it! He hams it up and makes it both fun and funny! I'm amazed to see several reviews that aren't great: I loved it and will read it again in a few months! I bought it full price and am glad for my investment! It's on loan to a friend at this moment!

The laughs just keep on comming

What can I say....Just as everything always is, "Just A Guy" by Bill Engvall was a great book. I bought it for my husband for his birthday and it was money well spent.

great book,

i recently bought this at a local book store, and i read it in two days. a nice short read, it tells alot about envall's life. colledge years, how he met his wife, etc. great for any fan, not so humorous, but i enjoyed it.

More than just Humor

For those who follow Bill Engvall or the Blue Comedy Tour, you will love this book! Not only is it filled with Bill's humorous look at being "a guy" but it also gives the reader an inside look into Bill's personal life as well.He recounts numerous stories from his youth,the college years, his start in comedy and his relationship with his family. A great read for all.

Very interesting, but not particularly humorous.

This book was very interesting, to say the least. Engvall wrote on his life in many subsections, making each to the point without having to add extra words to fill out a chapter. From his childhood antics, to his college antics, to his start as a comedian, to meeting his wife, this was a book that waqs hard to put down. However, very little actually made me laugh. This is more an autobiography than an attempt at humor. You shouldn't buy this book because you want humor; you buy this book because you want to know more about Engvall.