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LIFE GOES (A Harmony Novel) Paperback – March 10, 2005

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Squarely in the crosshairs of the Church's heresy hunters, can Pastor Sam survive?

It's a madcap year in Harmony, Indiana, as Sam Gardner struggles through his fourth year as pastor of the Harmony Friends Meeting. Join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with the charming small town that hosts what BookPage calls "the biggest collection of crusty, lovable characters since James Herriot settled in Yorkshire."

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“Gulley opens up the marvel of being human.” — Vinita Hampton Wright, author of Grace at Bender Springs

“This is sweet, homespun storytelling, as comfy and reassuring as warm socks in a wet spring.” — Publishers Weekly

“Life Goes On is a visit with old friends. . . You’ll feel right at home.” — Indianapolis Star

“Gulley’s delightful series is reminiscent of Garrison Keillor’s Lake Wobegon Days and will, once again, delight his fans.” — Library Journal

“Gulley is a splendid storyteller, and….his book abounds with shrewd insights into human character.” — Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Philip Gulley is a Quaker minister, writer, husband, and father. He is the bestselling author of Front Porch Tales, the acclaimed Harmony series, and is coauthor of If Grace Is True and If God Is Love. Gulley lives with his wife and two sons in Indiana, and is a frequent speaker at churches, colleges, and retreat centers across the country.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0060760613
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ SanFran; Reprint edition (March 10, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9780060760618
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0060760618
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.64 x 8 inches
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Philip Gulley has become the voice of small town American life. Gulley is a Quaker pastor, writer, and speaker from Danville, Indiana. He has written 21 books, including the "Harmony" series recounting life in the eccentric Quaker community of Harmony, Indiana and the the "Hope" series which continues the exploits of Sam Gardner, first introduced in the "Harmony" series.

Gulley also authored the best-selling "Porch Talk" essay series. Gulley’s memoir, "I Love You, Miss Huddleston" was a finalist for the Thurber Prize for American Humor. In addition, Gulley, with co-author James Mulholland, shared their progressive spirituality in the books "If Grace Is True" and "If God Is Love,"" followed by Gulley’s books "If the Church Were Christian," "The Evolution of Faith," and "Living the Quaker Way."

Gulley's 22nd book entitled "Unlearning God: How Unbelieving Helped Me Believe" will be released on September 25, 2018.

"An illuminating spiritual memoir from America’s favorite Quaker storyteller shows how beliefs learned early must often be unlearned so that more helpful and enduring understandings can thrive."

You may read Philip Gulley’s essays in every issue of INDIANAPOLIS MONTHLY and THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. His weekly messages and upcoming speaking appearances are posted on his GraceTalks website at www.philipgulley.com

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5.0 out of 5 stars Honesty In Church
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2016
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The story of a well meaning minister's own flaws and those of his congregation. Watching him grappling with his place and authority in the church and small town was quite entertaining and heartfelt. Getting to know the characters was amusing but I, as a reader, was most satisfied and entertained when the minister looked around and found God's strength. In the beginning pleasing people soon took a back seat to honoring God. This surprised a few folks. Finding his place took a while (years) because these people were "in his head" along with is own doubt. And they and it were a noisy lot. It's always satisfying when someone "finds their legs in life".
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5.0 out of 5 stars Gulley is a very good writer and
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2016
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As usual, Philip Gulley makes his characters come to life. The usual trouble makers ( Dale and Fern and anyone else they can bamboozle) are trying to oust the pastor from the Church. Mr. Gulley is a very good writer and, even though you know everything will turn out alright in the end, it keeps you reading just in case the Troublemakers finally win.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Delightful Tale of Small Town Life.
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2016
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This the fifth title of the much loved Harmony series is another delightful collection of small town anecdotes which transport the reader into a land of yesteryear. A town where larger than life characters (sometimes caricatures) populate the quaintest of locations and generally live what most of us would call a idilic ilife But scratch just below the surface and the dear folks of Harmony have just as many issues and hangups as the rest of us.

Quaker Minister Sam has more than most sitting in his congregations every Sunday morning. Dale Henshaw is a particular case in point. He’ll preach against anything that moves and finds fault in all. But when his world caves in and his wife leaves him (albeit temporarily) it’s Sam who steps in and despite plenty of run ins with Dale, is there to literally get him out of bed in the morning, dressed and hopefully in his right mind. The rest of the townsfolk have their own humorous moments sprinkled through out the book and it’s fun after previously reading about these folks to catch up on their current situations.

My only criticism is the the last portion of the book does take some fairly pointed swipes at the fundamentalist and Bible believing church that I found a little jading. These, unlike previous books, where we could collectively laugh at our quirks and foibles, this was more cutting and person. I see other readers have also highlighted this so it wasn’t just sensitive me.

That being said will it stop me from reading the rest of the series? I’m not sure. It did leave a unusual taste in my mouth and has given me pause. But I’m just curious enough to want to see what the rest of life has in store for the good folks of Harmony and if this book was just an isolated case. I can only hope so. Otherwise visiting Harmony is a wonderful thing to do on a rainy afternoon.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Harmony Series
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2020
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I'm glad I was introudced to Life in Harmony. The characters are so interesting and there are circumstances that make you laugh out loud. Who would think life inside this small community you could find such diversity of opinion yet a common thread holds them together? It is worth your effort to see the world through their eyes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars that you will be held captive on each page
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I found that the book ended to soon. I want to know what happened next. so I have mixed feelings. since Phillip said he wrote the truth plus adding some. fictional details. yPhillip Wh cant you add a few more chapters and make me want to stop reading. It was 3 am before I could put down my book. you should not do that to your readers. You might try to be dull and uninteresting so I could put down the book and close my eyes. As Frank would say, Yes-siree bob why not add a few more chapters and bore your readers.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Another enjoyable Harmony book
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2004
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This book is another excellent addition to the series. I loved that Gulley is making Sam more human, and fleshing out his character by showing the things he struggles with inside.

The usual vignettes about small town life and pastoring are here, and religion is dealt with so lightly that I think people of any religion would enjoy the book. Gulley has a light touch when talking about God and religious beliefs, and his beliefs are inclusive and inspiring to even non-believers in ways that Jan Karon and other churchy small town writers can't always pull off.
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Delys Bodenhausen
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2016
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Interesting but not sure I want to read the complete series.
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ruthie
4.0 out of 5 stars An entertaining easy read.
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2017
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I have enjoyed this series as it is easy reading, had some good elements of characters we all know.
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