“Why is ‘Jewish’ the only religion with a type of humor named after it? Because the Jews are God’s chosen people. And God has a sense of humor. Check Genesis 1:27, ‘So God created man in his own image.’ Now look in the mirror. God is kidding. Michael Krasny explains it all in Let There be Laughter.” - --P. J. O'Rourke
“As humor is often a response to life’s difficulties, the jokes in Let There Be Laughter transcend the mere comical to examine the ancient and mysterious aches of being human. With a keen wit and a sage’s wisdom, Krasny excavates a rich cultural legacy and shows us the elusive funny bone is located just between the heart and the mind.” - -- Adam Johnson, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Orphan Master's Son
“A book about Jewish jokes that’s as funny as the jokes--what’s not to love?” - --Andy Borowitz
“It is a scientific fact (which I just made up, but I bet it’s true) that the Jewish people have produced more good jokes than any other group. And Michael Krasny appears to have collected them all in this hilarious and informative book. Krasny is that rare writer who can explain humor without ruining it; you’ll laugh, but you’ll also learn.” - -- Dave Barry
“Isn’t Michael Krasny the most wonderfully versatile writer? Isn’t this book side-splittingly hilarious? Why can’t I come for the jokes and then stay for “what it all means?” Why did it take so long for someone this talented to give us something so funny, meaningful and durable? And why can’t a Gentile answer a question (’will you blurb my book?’) with a question? I loved it.” - -- Ken Burns
“Side-splittingly hilarious.” - -- Ken Burns
“Michael Krasny’s ‘Let There Be Laughter’ offers funny jokes and insightful commentary as antidote to trying times.” - Times of Israel
“Joyful, Jewish and often just plain old funny, Michael Krasny’s new book, ‘Let There Be Laughter’, is jam-packed with jokes.” - -- The Mercury News
“For years, [Krasny’s] been building an arsenal of Jewish jokes, which resulted in the recent bestselling book “Let There Be Laughter,” his punchline-filled reflection on the wit and wisdom and general mishegoss of his people. And, oy, do we need this humor more than ever now.” - David Talbot, San Francisco Chronicle
“Be sure to pick up this funny read. You won’t regret it.” - Atlanta Jewish Times
“Let There Be Laughter is as much a memoir as an anthology, and some of the best moments in the book are the anecdotes that Krasny tells about how Jewish humor asserts itself in unexpected, provocative and meaningful ways.” - Jewish Journal
“[Krasny] closes with the hope that his book has brought ‘deep appreciation for the remarkably widely-ranging genius of Jewish comedy.’...delightful.” - New York Times Book Review
“Krasny has chosen well, and digs into the jokes, explaining the sometimes not-so-funny histories and emotions that ultimately trigger the laughter. Besides the featured jokes, he provides plentiful additional bits that evoke smiles and nods of recognition.” - San Francisco Chronicle Book Review