Papa Was a Preacher

By Alyene Porter

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

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