Rich People Shop Here

This was a quick/enjoyable read with a big impact. After finishing the book; I felt like I knew this family personally! It inspired me to get busy about loving people... really practically loving others where they're at. I was reminded that God is never finished with our story. He continues to shape us and use our circumstances. I love that Dennis had the opportunity to spend valuable time interviewing his mother. What a blessing that must have been to hear her recount their family history to him! Thank you Dennis for writing it down it has blessed my life!

There are a multitude of messages in this book, which is really a joy to read. The author writes in a witty style with clever metaphors and cynicism, but extremely uplifting. It's uplifting because one of the key messages is simply- no matter how bad things get, they will get better, especially if one turns his/her fate over to God. A second uplifting message is how you never know what positive impact you can have by helping people who are truly in serious need by just being available and offering up whatever you can. For older readers, there is quite a bit of nostalgia related to growing up in Houston in the 50's and 60's. It provides a good history lesson about how frugally many families lived before more materialistic times were in. But in the end, Welch has written a fine tribute to his Mom primarily, but also to his Dad and his brothers. He shows how their struggles in life were transformed into major eternal victories by the Gospel message, not just for them, but for the many people they touched after they began living real Christian lives. Through "Rich People Shop Here", Welch has extended this touch from his folks straight to the reader. So, enjoy this book and prepare to have Patsy Welch and her family and friends impact your life, too!

When I sat down to read through Rich People Shop Here I had NO IDEA of the amazing journey I was about to embark upon. The book is filled with love, forgiveness, struggles, redemption and lots of funny "Patsy Moments". This book is for anyone who has ever felt down on their luck or in need of a hand up. This book is also for those offering the hand up as encouragement to continue their work. Dennis Welch takes you through the amazing life that is Patsy Welch and makes you feel like you are right there along for the ride. If you have time for only one book over the coming year pick up Rich People Shop Here. When you are done pass it on to someone else to read or better yet order copies for all the people you love and care about. If you open your heart to the Welch family and the message their lives have to share you will forever be changed. I guarantee it!

This book is a must-read for anyone who grew up in Houston, TX during the sixties and seventies. Even if you didn't grown up in Houston, you'll still love the way Dennis Welch captures the imagination immediately with his humorous and touching look back on growing up with a unique mom, the polar opposite of Donna Reed! I laughed, cried and couldn't put it down. This is destined for a screenplay!

I know many of the characters in this book, but laugh and cry each time I read this great story. It should give great hope to all who read it.