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What do a Christian pop star, a pope, a Puritan, and a full-fledged member of The Gospel Coalition have in common? A love for cigars and pipes. Are you aware of the smoking progression from seminarian to senior pastor? Did you know you’re probably lighting your cigars wrong? Did you know that smelling a cigar tells you next to nothing about its origin, quality, or flavor? If you answered no to any of these questions, it’s in your best interest to read this book. Immediately. Inside you’ll find • brief profiles of prominent Christian smokers, past and present • what to look for (and avoid at all cost) in a cigar lounge • helpful articles on types of cigars and smoking accessories (so you don’t look like an idiot out there) • a list of cigar brands and what they say about you • a helpful guide to living with your anti-smoking wife • and much more With wit and wisdom, Ted and Zach restore the act of smoking cigars and pipes to its proper place—that of an enjoyable pastime that helps men connect with God and each other in a way that could not be facilitated by, say, your typical small group meeting, with wives in tow, kids screaming in the back yard, and a plate of smooshed brownies on the coffee table. If you love to smoke (or want to love to smoke [or want to love someone who loves to smoke but you just can’t get over the fact that they are smoking]) to the glory of God, get ready to laugh, learn, and linger over these pages.

Ted Kluck is the author of more than ten books, but less than twenty books. He has written books on the following topics (and a few others that didn't make the list): Mike Tyson, the emergent church, professional indoor football, international adoption, pro wrestling, and the end times. His work has been translated into Korean and Port-uguese, and he has received the Michigan Notable Book Award (2008), and two Christ-ianity Today Book of the Year Awards (2008, 2009). Ted also writes screenplays, teaches college writing, plays semi-pro football and loves his family. He holds an MFA in creative nonfiction from Ashland University. www.tedkluck.com Zach Bartels is the pastor of an old-school Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan. He recently signed a two-book deal with Thomas Nelson publishers, the first of which (a suspense novel about demon possession, holy relics, and a televangelist with really white teeth) will be in stores in October of 2014. He has also written satires and reli-gious thrillers, and is working on a non-fiction book about con-sumerism in the Church. Zach enjoys film, fine cigars, stimulating conversation, gour-met coffee, , and spending time with his wife and son. He holds an MDiv from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. www.zacharybartels.com