Papa Was a Preacher

By Alyene Porter

Subjects: Pastoral, Non-fiction, Biography, Literature, Home-life, Young adult, Events, Classic, Christian, Biographical, Family, Alyene Porter, Country-life, Stories, YD, Humour, Children, Religious, Pastoral theology, Theology, Large, Papa Was a Preacher, Memoir, American, Adult, Comical, Anecdotes, Preacher's, Bio, Books, Facetiae, Satire, Humourous

Description: **The life of a preacher and his family from his child's point of view. ''..abounding with goodness of spirit and humor..''--New York Times** ***Eight lively children running in and about the parsonage*** often add up to charming chaos, complete with hilarious tricks, mischievous pranks, embarrassing scenes and many tender moments. Here is a behind-the-scenes glimpse through the all-revealing eyes of the youngest daughter in Papa's big family. **Read about courtships carried on behind Papa's back, little Paul's intense fear of the holy ''ghost,'' the bride who lost her petticoat,** and many other irresistibly human and humourous events. From the first chapter to the last, here is a ***warm and witty picture of a father adored by his children and of a wonderful family life in American parsonage.''--Inside fr/cvr*** home-life