Papa Was a Preacher

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**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

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

Times: 1944