Finding the Light: The Healing Power of Laughter in "The Usefulness of Hippopotamus"

Canoga, CA —In a world that often feels weighed down by global crises and personal struggles, the question arises: how do we stay afloat? For author Vincent J. Tomeo, the answer is found in the absurd, the everyday, and the unexpectedly delightful world of the hippopotamus.

His latest work, The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times, serves as a testament to the idea that humor isn't just a luxury—it’s a vital form of medicine.

The origins of this chapbook are rooted in a period of immense personal and global difficulty. While the world grappled with the isolation of the Covid-19 pandemic, Tomeo was fighting a private battle against bladder cancer.

Facing a "dark, cold, and sad" reality, Tomeo made a conscious choice to pivot away from negativity. Rather than dwelling on the clinical or the somber, he sought out beauty and laughter to maintain his mental fortitude. This pursuit of happiness wasn't just a distraction; it became a pathway to a healthy prognosis and a profound state of inner peace.

In coordination with Bookwrights House, which will participate in this event, London Book Fair 2026, March 10 to 12, 2025 at Olympia, London and share Vincent J. Tomeo book’s The Usefulness of Hippopotamus” A Humorous Chapbook foe Trying Times.. 

The title itself hints at the whimsical perspective Tomeo invites his readers to adopt. By highlighting the humor found in the "everyday"—and the charm of one of nature's most peculiar creatures—the author reminds us that joy is often hiding in plain sight. The Usefulness of Hippopotamus is more than just a collection of humorous observations; it is a roadmap for anyone navigating their own "trying times." Tomeo proves that while we cannot always control our circumstances, we can control the lens through which we view them.

Grab a copy of The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times in bookstores and other online outlets like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more.

The Usefulness of Hippopotamus: A Humorous Chapbook for Trying Times

Written by Vincent J. Tomeo

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