A Stockbridge Homecoming: The True Story of a Family's Journey
This is a gripping narrative of separation, journey, and reunion, played out against the political and military upheaveal of the Communist Revolution and the quiet streets of New England. This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0970998708
ISBN13:9780970998705
Release Date:January 2001
Publisher:Bright Sky Press
Length:96 Pages
Weight:0.80 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.9" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
A uplifting story of human kindness and love.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
If your belief in the goodness of mankind has become a little battered recently, then you simply must read Dr. Duffy's book. I read it through cover-to-cover in one sitting and gave it to my husband who was likewise absorbed. It is the wonderful story of Dr. Duffy's parents, who were living in China during the Revolution while Rev. Starratt taught at Huachung University in Central China. The Starratts were separated by the war, and through their letters and the family stories Dr. Duffy recalls, we learn of their bravery, their sense of purpose in the world, their selflessness and their love for one another, their children and China. It is a story to warm your heart and lift your spirits!
a sweet tale in despairing times
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Penelope Duffy has written a sweet tale, the story of her parents' time as Anglican missionary workers in China in the late 1940s, when the Communist revolution occured. The account is liberally sprinkled with quotations from her father's letters to her mother when they were separated, she safe in Hong Kong with three very young daughters, he at the mission. Duffy's tone is never preachy or overly pious, but the essential goodness of her parents, dedicated to a life of service, shines through strongly. So does their love for one another. Duffy's book is an antidote to despairing thoughts about our world, which has always been troubled, but where people like her parents look beyond themselves to exercise faith, hope, and charity toward all.
A delightful book!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a delightful book about family, faith, adversity and life. A simple book! An uplifting book. This charming book should be read by anyone who cares about living well, coping with difficult situations,and maintaining their humanity. While the cover depicts this as a "holiday" book, I believe readers will agree with me that this is much more than simply a tale of holiday happenings. Rather, this is a tale of love, of faith, and of hope.I am giving this book to all of my friends this holiday, and suggest that everyone else do the same! My thanks to the author for telling this wonderful, uplifting tale. You have made my life better!
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