Just
Shy of Harmony
By Phillip Gulley
Retail: $6.99
Harper Collins/Mass Paperback
Master storyteller Philip Gulley returns to the winsome ways
of Harmony, Indiana, the small Midwestern town that captured the
hearts of readers in his acclaimed debut novel, Home to Harmony.
Just Shy of Harmony follows the happenings of an eventful year
spanning two Easters, in which Quaker pastor Sam Gardner and the
members of his flock discover surprising answers to life's
challenging mysteries.
Sam has an unexpected crisis of faith -- will he overcome it? Does
the future of the church really lie with Pastor Jimmy of the Harmony
Worship Center and sermons like "Ten Mutual Funds Jesus Would Die For"?
Will Wayne Fleming resolve his conflicted love for the beautiful lawyer
Deena Morrison, owner of The Legal Grounds Coffee Shop, where ten
dollars buys you a cup of coffee and the answer to any two legal
questions?
All the lovable Harmony characters are here, with all their homely
charms. Readers will discover a secret illness, learn of a surprise
lottery recipient, and laugh at the progress of Dale Hinshaw's
ill-hatched Scripture-egg ministry. When Easter dawns, all will expect a
miracle in Harmony.
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I just finished this 2nd in the series and have to say I enjoyed
it every bit as much as the the first book
Home to Harmony. This book kept the reader apprised of
all the characters and their antics. While it was, again, a
laugh-out-loud, enjoyable read, it also had a serious aspect that
really made me think. In this book, Pastor Sam lost his faith
(well, it was well-hid) and this novel gives you a peek into the
struggles of a good man, who is disillusioned with the Christian
life. It is also about love, forgiveness, and letting go for
the greater good
I highly recommend this book and this series.
*Book Bargains & Preview Rating is
based on Five Stars.
