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Title: Signs and Wonders : A Harmony Novel by Philip Gulley ISBN: 0-06-000633-1 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 25 March, 2003 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.71 (7 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Best of Harmony!
Comment: This had to be my favorite "Harmony" book by Phillip Gulley! I laughed out loud in several places. This is a book of FICTION and it pokes fun at various aspects of a typical congregation, from the well-meaning but misguided people who judge others more harshly than themselves to those who truly do have Jesus in their hearts, but are overpowered by the strong voices of other church members. Poor Deena Morrison is still single, and everyone is trying to marry her off! Dale Hinshaw now has his "scripture balloons" sailing off to convert the heathens in Chicago, and Sam's wife wants the vacation she's never had. Oh, and then there's the replacement of the "memorial oven" in the kitchen where the annual Chicken Noodle Dinner is made! I hope Phillip Gulley continues to write about Harmony and it's inhabitants!
Rating: 2
Summary: Disappointing after the first two Harmony books...
Comment: My husband and I were so excited to read the latest installment in Philip Gulley's previously excellent Harmony series. However, we found, with much disappointment, that "Signs and Wonders" was not on the same level as "Home to Harmony" and "Just Shy of Harmony."
First, Dale Hinshaw has previously been portrayed as a mildly annoying, but deep-down-goodhearted character. However, this book ridicules and mocks him for his old-fashioned, conservative stance on several Biblical and social issues (instead of just poking gentle fun at his eccentricities). In addition, Gulley allows his political views (on the liberal side) to creep into this book, spoiling a few chapters for any who happen to have the opposite view on these issues. While his previous books could be enjoyed by people from all walks of life and all political spectrums, Gulley has allowed his personal views to permeate too much of this book. While he has every right to express his views on these matters, they would be better confined to a different sort of book.
Several chapters were still very entertaining and peopled with the usual unique and amusing assortment of Harmony townfolk. The ending leaves room for a sequel as not every loose end is wrapped up in the concluding chapters. Here's hoping that future installments will restore the entertaining-while-gently-instructing charm of the first two books without getting enmeshed in controversial religious or political issues.
Rating: 4
Summary: Another great visit to Harmony
Comment: With the latest installment on life in Harmony, Gulley maintains that pleasing blend of humor, charm and faith he brought to his previous books. I keep fearing that he will become stale or repetitive, but the stories flowed as fresh and funny as ever. It was wonderful to revisit Harmony, and to experience that great combination of old friends and edgy humor. My only complaint may be that Gulley was a might too edgy with this one. The character of Dale comes to mind specifically; he did not seem quite so ignorant in previous books, nor did Sam seem quite so callous towards him. Then again, it is almost worth it to see how Dale is contained (temporarily I'm sure) in the end. When I did reach the end of Signs and Wonders, I found myself a little sad that I won't be visiting Harmony until the next book comes out. Which is always a compliment to the writer, I believe.
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Title: Christmas in Harmony by Philip Gulley ISBN: 0060520124 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 15 October, 2002 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Just Shy of Harmony by Philip Gulley ISBN: 0060006323 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 19 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: Home to Harmony by Philip Gulley ISBN: 0060006293 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 19 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: For Everything a Season: Simple Musings on Living Well by Philip Gulley ISBN: 0060006285 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 06 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Hometown Tales: Recollections of Kindness, Peace and Joy by Philip Gulley ISBN: 0060006307 Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 06 November, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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