Discover the honesty, humor, depth, and wisdom of the front porch in this inspirational masterpiece of soulfoul small-town stories, which has garnered widespread acclaim for Quaker writer Philip Gulley. Reminiscent of the stories of Jan Karon and Garrison Keilor, this collection of real-life tales grew out of essays Gulley wrote for the newsletter of the Quaker church he pastored in Indiana. Graced with a gentle style and deft simplicity, these stories powerfully conjure the little truths of everyday life.
Discover the honesty, humor, depth, and wisdom of the front porch in this inspirational masterpiece of soulful small-town stories, which has garnered widespread acclaim for Quaker writer Philip Gulley. Reminiscent of the stories of Jan Karon and Garrison Keillor, this collection of real-life tales grew outof essays Gulley wrote for the newsletter of the Quaker church he pastored inIndiana. Graced with a gentle style and deft simplicity, these stories powerfully conjure the little truths of everyday life.
Philip Gulley is gifted with the rare ability to convey the extraordinary moments and insights of ordinary people. Join thousands of satisfied readers on the front porch of this consummate American storyteller.
Author Bio
Philip Gulley is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales and the acclaimed Harmony series, as well as If Grace Is True and If God Is Love, coauthored with James Mulholland. He and his wife, Joan, live in Indiana with their sons, Spencer and Sam.
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Reviewed by Karen Foster (Kingston, WA), December 26, 2008
Great book! Funny, and inspiring stories told with gentle and wise humor. This is a great book to give or receive. Great tool to use in family devotions... you can use the stories to address life lessons in a gentle, non-preachy way. Anyone who loves a good story will love this book full of great little stories.
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