Discover honesty, wisdom, humor and depth in these small town stories.

This is a lovely read! Each chapter is a seperate story that stands alone.You can pick this up and put it down over the course of time. The stories are snippets of his memories,events and people in his life.They are touching and inspirational and many are the typical Gulley humor. Different from the Harmony series. Very enjoyable,and touching.Perfect read for anytime of life. ( )

Gulley is a Quaker minister who lives in a small town in Indiana. I love his humorous novels set in the small town of Harmony (starting with Home to Harmony). This, however, is nonfiction – a collection of essays on life, love, community and faith. I appreciate the way Gulley draws from the small experiences in life. I suspect his sermons would be much like conversing with a neighbor on a front porch, sharing lessons learned over the years. This little volume, like much of Gulley’s writing, inspires me to try to be a better person, kinder, more tolerant, more industrious, more generous (especially with my time). His works also remind me to stop and recognize all the many ways I am blessed, and to be thankful. One thing I’m thankful for is that Philip Gulley has shared the gift of his insight with us, his readers. ( )

This is a lovely little book. The "tales" seem to be short tales of wisdom and encouragement that this Quaker minister delivered or would deliver to his Friends meetings. They are certainly Christian in content, which made his funny and insightful commentary on the people he knew loving instead of harsh or mean-spirited. And Gulley IS funny! Laughing-out-loud, read-it-to-your-spouse kind of funny. I thoroughly enjoyed this little book. ( )

If oatmeal were a book -- warming and comforting, soft, wholesome, soothing, good but good for you, and just like home on the days that home is just right-- that's what Gulley's stories would be. They remind me of the softer side of the people I know and love, the silver lining of those inconveniences that are a part of every life, and so many of the reasons that I need God, and reminders of His goodness, in my life more than I have ever needed anything else. ( )