wonderful stories presented in a wonderful mannerJune 17, 2008 Philip Gulley gets it. He understands so much of what has gone from our lives, where society has fallen off the path. And though he is a Quaker Preacher, he doesn't force feed it down your throat. This book doesn't come off as preaching, but rather as Gulley allowing you a glimpse into his life.
He shows us by examples rather than telling us. His stories of neighbors and family are as heartwarming as the front cover of a porch with rocking chairs promises. He references Bible passages but not in every story, and in a manner that is easy to relate to. His humor and wit are evident throughout and gives the reader the feeling that Gulley would be just the person to sit next to in those rockers and listen to for hours on a summer night.
If you are in the need for a pick-me-up, quick and easy read, I highly recommend this book.
Front Porch Tales: Warm-Hearted Stories of Family, Faith, Laughter and LoveJune 5, 2008 This book's title gives an excellent description of the book. It is a book that I will keep and read over and over. I recently gave a copy to my pastor and have also given copies to a couple of friends. The stories help me to be a better person.
Great choiceJune 5, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I purchase this book for my elderly parents and listened to them read every night until completed. They thoroughly enjoyed the book and the large-print edition is a bonus.
lateMay 22, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Book arrived as advertised BUT shipping via USPS very slow, took almost a month for book to arrive.
Observations of life with a touch of humorDecember 4, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Philip Gulley serves as the pastor of a small Quaker church. He was asked to write something for the church newsletter which he did, little suspecting that some of his writing would end up in the hands of Paul Harvey who read it on his radio show. This book is a compilation of the essays that Gulley wrote for his church newsletter. They contain his observations of life summed up in chapters such as "My Cup Runneth Over, and So Does My Toilet" which I'm sure many readers can identify with. His wry humor is evident throughout the book as is the genuine compassion he has for other people.
