A Lesson In Hope

Originally published in hardcover in 2015 by Center Street.

About the author

PHILIP GULLEY, a Quaker pastor, has become the voice of small-town American life. Along with writing Front Porch Tales, Hometown Tales, and For Everything a Season, he is the author of the Harmony series of novels. Gulley lives in Indiana with his wife, Joan, and their sons.

Summary

Sam Gardner has been pastor of Hope Friends Meeting for just four months when ninety-eight-year-old member Olive Charles passes away. What's more shocking news is that Olive has left her entire estate--worth nearly one million dollars--to the meeting. At first the gift sounds to Sam like a like a godsend. Yet as word of the unexpected windfall spreads, it stirs up a storm of conflicting opinions amongst the church members as to how the money would best be used. And before the estate is even released to the meeting, Olive's estranged niece, Regina Charles, turns up tipsy and furious in Hope and threatens a lawsuit over what she believes is rightfully hers. Although it may be an opportune time to ask for a raise, Sam finds himself questioning his future in Hope while trying to guide his lively congregation and find a peaceful way to deal with Regina.

Foreword

Bestselling author Philip Gulley offers humorous, small-town storytelling in book two of his acclaimed new series featuring beloved protagonist Pastor Sam Gardner.

Product details

• Authors: Philip Gulley, Phillip Gulley, Gulley Philip
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.05.2016
• EAN: 9781455586875
• ISBN: 978-1-4555-8687-5
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 205 mm x 144 mm x 20 mm
• Weight: 242 g
• Series: Hope
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; FICTION / Crime, RELIGION / Christianity / Quaker, Christian life & practice, Christian life and practice, RELIGION / Christian Living / General