MY REVIEW
I live in a small town. I know these characters! But... You don't
have to live in a small town to enjoy this story. However, having visited a small town or at least having watched the Andy Griffith
show will heighten your enjoyment just because you'll pick up on all
the nuances.
I loved this book. The characters are wonderful. This is the kind of story that makes reading such a joy, and makes you want to leave everything else undone so you can fly away to Goose Creek! I'm still chuckling just thinking about it ... a true, sparkling jewel!
Millie has has decided that Al will need something to do when he retires. She's been married to him for ever so long and knows better that he what is good for him. I have watched many men retire thinking they will finally have time to do all those round-to-its, but only to find out there was way to much time in the day. Depression sets in, and that can lead to all sorts of problems. Anyone thinking to retire should take note... God did not call Abraham until he was 75!!
There's no preaching or even a lot of on-your-sleeve faith in the book. Yet, the wisdom shines, the patience glows, and dealing with frustration helps our souls to stretch especially when our lungs are exercised with a few belly laughs. Reading this book is good exercise.
Make sure you put this book on your reading list. Buy one for your mother, too! Make sure you put one in your church library, too!
Five of five stars
Description
In
this first book of the Tales from the Goose Creek B&B, you’ll fall
in love with a small town that feels like coming home. Its quirky
characters and their many shenanigans will make you laugh out loud as
they touch a place in your heart.
Even
though retirement is still three years away, Al Richardson is counting
the days. He anticipates many enjoyable years in which every day feels
like Saturday. But Al’s wife, Millie, has different plans for their
retirement. When she learns that a Victorian-era home is up for sale,
Millie launches a full-blown campaign to convince Al that God’s plan for
them is to turn that house into a B&B.
But
a B&B won’t be the only change for the small Kentucky town. A new
veterinarian has hung up her shingle, but she’s only got one patient—the
smelly dog belonging to her part-time receptionist. And sides are being
taken in the issue of the water tower, which needs a new coat of
paint…but no one can agree who should paint it.
The
situation is coming to a head. Who could have imagined a town protest
over a water tower? And who would believe it could culminate in an
illegal parade?
Get lost in a novel that reminds you why you love reading.
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