WHEN LIFE SUCKS… FIND THE FUNNY.
NEVER LEAN TOO FAR OVER A CLIFF
You Can Bet Something Weird Is About to Happen
About the author
Ann Walton is a longtime California Realtor who discovered that telling her absolutely ludicrous, 100% true life stories was far more entertaining than selling houses. A self-proclaimed “normal, plain ol’ person with one hell of a perspective” , Ann is the kind of woman who gets tackled by a SWAT team, chased by an ex-husband’s ex-wife off an overpass, and finds herself nearly drowning in Class Five river rapids
As a mother, she’s no different, raising her kids with a dark, pragmatic sense of humor. She learned to lie to her children about chocolate ice cream, cut the cord on their TV, and use the infamous “I’m throwing the toy out the window!” threat. When chaos erupts—and it always does—Ann is dedicated to finding the funny as an act of defiance and resilience. She currently resides in California with her seven animals, which includes one real pig.
NEVER LEAN TOO FAR OVER A CLIFF
Accidents, odd situations, and weird occurrences follow Ann Walton everywhere she goes. Whether she’s being tackled by a SWAT team and ending up in the hospital, almost drowning in the Class Five rapids of the Merced River, or wrestling a gas station thief for her $16 purse, her stories are 100% true and absolutely wild.
Ann uses her dark humor and unique perspective to look at life’s most ridiculous chaos and find the funny, showing you how to be adaptive and resilient even when the odds are stacked against you. If you can laugh at her mishaps, you can learn to laugh at your own.
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Definitely recommend this book if you want something very human, meaningful and funny.
The hardcopy is also very easy to read, and the layout is super nice and friendly.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Truly Fun and Enjoyable Read
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2026
If you are looking for a light, enjoyable read, Never Lean Too Far Over a Cliff is it. I couldn’t put this book down, always wondering what Ann would get herself into next. And each adventure brought smiles, both for the crazy things that happened as well as Ann’s insight along the way. As much as this book is funny and enjoyable, there is an element of wisdom throughout. It was a wonderful book that I highly recommend to all.
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2026
Format: Audiobook
This is a great little book. It’s full of wisdom, delivered in a hilarious way. You’ll laugh, you’ll love the oh-so-human author, and you’ll learn.