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This was a hilarious, but also informative book. It is definitely unique and one that will make you laugh!

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Doesn’t everyone want to be an Avid Indoorsman? Sitting on your couch watching Netflix or playing video games with no special wardrobe required. Sure beats sweating in out in a pickup basketball game in expensive gear. Or worse, hunting, fishing, or camping. If this appeals to you (or perhaps to you as a not-so-subtle gift for your spouse), then you need to buy the Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman.

Beginning with a 20-question test called the Indooreagram to determine how close you are to achieving Avid Indoorsman status, the book is genuinely hilarious. An example: If you were to encounter a bear, what would be your first inclination: A)Eat the bear alive; B)Run as fast as you can; C)Make yourself bigger to scare the bear away; D)Look for snacks to share with the bear to make friends with it; or E) Use the Scare Bears Away app on your iPhone. Another question’s best answer to what is your definition of exercise: E)Shopping for two hours on Amazon for a treadmill-no purchase required. Note I paraphased a bit. However, if you found those funny, then you will love the Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman. When I took the test, I had already achieved the Avid Indoorsman level even though I would never, ever go anywhere where bears live. I respect Yogi and BooBoo’s privacy.

The Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman is the perfect bathroom read. A little goes a long way so 5-10 minutes per day (and seriously if you spend more time in there, you should eat more fiber) is about right. 4 stars!

Thanks to Harvest House Publishers for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

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Educational And Hilarious. This book is full of tips and tricks for the Indoorsman that are both hilarious and, in fact, educational. Which is which? Test them and find out. :D Overall, a truly laugh out loud book that also made great, perfectly valid, points in nearly equal measure. Very highly recommended reading, particularly as you look to set or maintain your resolutions for the new year.

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There are all kinds of books that cater to people who spend time outdoors. but for those who prefer the glow of electric lights instead of the sun, books can be hard to find. Enter The Ultimate Guide for the Avid Indoorsman, which will holds tips for thriving in your comfortable home.

I was very interested when I saw this book, but I never could get into it. To me the humor fell flat. Which was disappointing, as I was hoping that I could learn how to be a Avid Indoorsman. I tried several times to read it, but could never read more than a few pages before I lost interest.

There isn't anything wrong with it that I can explain, the book is easy to read and understand, but I just didn't find it funny.

I received a complimentary copy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

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It's a well written and entertaining book. I had a lot of fun in reading it.
I liked the humorous and lighthearted style of writing .
I look forward to reading other books by this author.
Recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

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The author came armed on this literary journey with a keyboard and quick wit. I hardly made it past the introduction without chortling several times. There was no place to take shelter. The quips came at me hard and fast. Finding myself in the crosshairs, I was bombarded with a constant barrage of puns that easily contributed to my chuckling syndrome. With carefully thought-out illustrations, that I might add were well-done gave life to this humorous read.

To kick things off, comparisons were made throughout the book between the indoorsman versus the outdoorsman. To find out where we fit in this world, a twenty question multiple-guess test is offered to determine what level of indoorsman or outdoorsman we fit into. The grading system is calculated at the end. Not to worry, there is no passing or failing.

After taking the test and evaluating my answers, I discovered that I'm a little bit of both. It's like having one foot on the boat and the other one on the dock. So what does that tell me? In some instances I perform well as an outdoorsman and others I fit in perfectly as an outdoorsman. Nevertheless, I choose to lean more toward being an indoorsman, especially, when I'm not outside. Anyway, for the sake of Glory, it's comforting to note that unlike the Civil War there will never be a conflict between the indoorsman and the outdoorsman; with certainty I can say it will never come to that. I hope. It is with a great deal of confidence that I recommend this highly entertaining read for anyone - be you an indoorsman, outdoorsman or somewhere in between.

I send my appreciation to NetGalley and Harvest House Publishers for this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

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This is a fun read. Lighthearted and funny throughout with a somewhat dry sense of humour that I enjoyed. Going from cavemen to Adam and Eve to the modern day human, it’s a playful book about the evolution of being inside vs outside and the activities that take place as we all live. There’s even a section on snacking and the top 3 snacks for avoiding crumbs and attracting vermin to couch cushions.

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Humorous and Entertaining. A unique take on life of the average indoors person. Well written and organized in a way that takes you along the path and evolution of the avid indoorsman. While not meant to be taken as practical advice, it is still a fun read.

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This is a well written book that will give you a few laughs. A good book to help pass the time on a rainy day or when you are looking for a light read. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you Harvest House Publishers Via NetGalley for the ARC copy of this book. This is my honest opinion.

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A fun and interesting book. Nothing particularly great about this book, but I did get a chuckle or two out of it.

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