Gulley Philip Libri

Facing intense scrutiny from the Church's heresy hunters, Pastor Sam must navigate a perilous path to protect his beliefs and community. As he grapples with external pressures and internal conflicts, his journey explores themes of faith, resilience, and the struggle for truth in a world filled with judgment. The narrative delves into the complexities of religious authority and individual conviction, posing challenging questions about belief and belonging.

Sam Gardner has been pastor of Hope Friends Meeting for just four months when ninety-eight-year-old member Olive Charles passes away. What's more shocking news is that Olive has left her entire estate--worth nearly one million dollars--to the meeting. At first the gift sounds to Sam like a like a godsend. Yet as word of the unexpected windfall spreads, it stirs up a storm of conflicting opinions amongst the church members as to how the money would best be used. And before the estate is even released to the meeting, Olive's estranged niece, Regina Charles, turns up tipsy and furious in Hope and threatens a lawsuit over what she believes is rightfully hers. Although it may be an opportune time to ask for a raise, Sam finds himself questioning his future in Hope while trying to guide his lively congregation and find a peaceful way to deal with Regina.

Autorem laskavých povídek je kvakerský duchovní a americký spisovatel Phillip Gulley. Povídky vznikly na základě esejů, jež psal pro bulletin svého církevního shromáždění. Zavádí čtenáře do amerického městečka Danville, kde se odehrávají drobné lidské příběhy, stejné jako kdekoli na světě. Podává je s neobyčejně vlídným humorem a pochopením pro lidské slabosti. V dnešní uspěchané době, kdy spousta z nás vede život v anonymitě velkoměst, nás jistě osloví historky psané srdcem.