Me, Myself, and Bob
A True Story About Dreams, God, and Talking Vegetables
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4.8 • 46 Ratings
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Have you ever had a dream that excites and scares you? Bob the Tomato, or at least his creator and voice, has been there too.
Be inspired by the whimsical world of VeggieTales like never before with Me, Myself, and Bob by Phil Vischer. This memoir is not just a tale; it’s a heartfelt adventure that unfolds the incredible journey of dreaming big, facing monumental challenges, and ultimately finding true success.
Phil Vischer, the mastermind behind those beloved animated vegetables as well as creator of The Holy Post, What's in the Bible, and The Mr. Phil Show, candidly shares his story of spectacular success, breathtaking failure, and the whispered answers from God that came after shouted questions. With his trademark humor and thoughtful Christian perspective, Me, Myself, and Bob is a must-read for Christian families, VeggieTales fans, and aspiring dreamers alike.
In this book you will get:
Inside Look: Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse at the creation of VeggieTales, from its inception to its rise to fame.Humor and Heart: Phil Vischer’s trademark wit and heartfelt storytelling make this memoir both entertaining and deeply moving.Inspiration for All: Whether you're an entrepreneur, a VeggieTales fanatic, or simply someone looking for a story of faith and perseverance, this book offers valuable lessons and inspiration.
Join the community of VeggieTales lovers and discover the untold story behind the most famous vegetables in entertainment. With Me, Myself, and Bob, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll be reminded of the incredible power of dreams and how God is always present in our story.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Have you ever been tempted to start your own business? First read this cautionary tale, especially if you think your ideas come from God. Vischer, a pioneer in computerized animation and creator of Veggie Tales, proves that a pathetically skinny, shy techno-geek can be hilarious even when describing his headlong plunge into bankruptcy. In 1989, "with an unflappable 'How hard could it be' attitude," the 22-year-old entrepreneur launched his dream of creating high-quality Christian entertainment by founding the company that would become Big Idea Productions. Thirteen stressful years later, he was featured in a People magazine cover story "small town kid kicked out of Bible college and down to his last ten bucks creates talking vegetables and hits it big, selling 40 million videos!" shortly before firing half his staff in an unsuccessful attempt to avert disaster. While Vischer accepts the blame for the collapse ("my strengths built Big Idea, and my weaknesses brought it down"), he also details various unnamed executives' incompetence. One question haunted him: if he was doing God's work, why didn't God rescue his company? Concluding his story of spiritual inspiration and heartbreak, Vischer draws lessons from his experience for anyone who has ever lost a dream.
Customer Reviews
interesting
It's very interesting how God works in our lives. It's nice to see how Phil's life has unfolded with good and bad times. The struggles that needed to happen in order for him to be where God NEEDS him to be…. not necessarily where he expected to be.
Keep up the great work Phil! We love "What's in the Bible with Buck Denver?"
One of the greats.
I just read this book in one sitting – I guess that means it was pretty good. Phil’s story is one that every entrepreneur should get acquainted with.
Me, Myself, and Bob
I loved this book. Phil is funny, honest and wonderfully insightful.