For Everything a Season: Simple Musings on Living Well

by Philip Gulley

Book Overview

Filled with a cast of lovable, quirky characters, punctuated with simple wonders, the everyday truths found in this book offer much needed clarity to our own befuddled world. No matter where you live, no matter what your season, come along for the journey.

When Philip Gulley began writing newsletter essays for the twelve members of his Quaker meeting in Indiana, he had no idea one of them would find its way to radio commentator Paul Harvey...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0061252182
• ISBN13: 9780061252181
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: HarperOne
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 7.4"

Customer Reviews

Really a guidebook to living well!

You know, in our fast-paced, full of activity lives, we rarely pause to truly appreciate what we've been granted. In this book, the author closely combines the chapters of Old Testament Ecclesiastes to everyday life. I find I'm proud of myself for purchasing this book to use as a reference tool when I feel I need to ground myself (a very frequent occurrance) and look at my actions, feelings and behavior. Although I'm far from where I want to be, a regular "tune up" of putting my brain on the right track really helps. As usual, Gulley has touched yet another string in the harp of life. He brings things into focuse better than I could and helps the reader gain perspective and appreciation of God's gifts. Definitely worth the cash outlay and a great book to give as a gift.

Wonderful book!!

Lots of sweet stories that relate to Ecclesiastes, many of which were humorous, some serious. This book was so heartwarming, I would recommend this book to anybody.

A Time to Read, A Time to Weep and A Time to Laugh

This is a book to buy - in multiple copies. Mr. Gulley take Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, and with his easy going charm, small town simplicity and devotion to God, gives us all a spiritual hug. From discussion on prejudices (a time to refrain from embracing) to three things you shouldn't live without (a time to keep silence), there is much that is rich and deep to learn and to celebrate. And officially why Summer is the Very Best Season. If you think this book is not for you, because after all, you are not a Quaker - you are sadly mistaken. Mr. Gulley's simple writings and pleasing commentaries will enrich and delight everyone. I will send my copy on to Auntique Bea (who says of Home to Harmony: "picked up Harmony and in a few pages I discovered anew the charm of the book. I keep it out on the coffee table to I can skim through it at any time.") I will try to keep a stock to have on hand when a friend needs cheering. I can unequivocally say that it is just as charming as Home to Harmony, perhaps even more so.

A Book that Cured my Homesickness!!!

Right now I am in Evansville at college. Today I was in a bookstore and finally decided to buy this book. I'm from Danville, and have lived there all of my life. My whole family has lived here since my great-grandparents moved here LONG ago. After reading "For Everything A Season," I feel like I'm back in Danville again. I personally knew Adam (the boy from the chapter A Time to Heal: One September). This story made me cry. It happened almost two years ago. Other stories hit me personally. I have my memories from the Royal Theater, Blanton Woods, and flooded basements. If you are from a small town and want to reminisce, or from a big city and want to know what you're missing from small town living, this is the book for you. Mr. Gulley did a wonderful job. I have heard him speak before at a convention for Student Council, and he was wonderful. You'll love this book.

Touching and joyfilled book about a special, real town.

Danville isn't a pretend place. It's my town. Phil Gulley brings it to life with humor, love, and best of all, with God's grace. I would want to pack up and move here if I wasn't already so blessed. He is a male version of Erma Bombeck, able to make the reader laugh, cry, and see their own world in his pages. He takes the everyday journey of life, and illuminates it. The love of God shines through these same, everyday moments. If you are from a small town, you will see your life; but if you are from New York City, you will still find company in the human race so tenderly portrayed. DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK! It is a like a sunset at the end of a wonderful day. Connie Rodenbeck, Danville, Indiana