Tales from Sawyerton Springs

Although this book is out of print, it is definitely worth tracking down and reading. The hilarious stories of small town life could have come from virtually any small town in the U.S. We chose it for a recent book club selection at our church. One lady said it was just what she needed to perk up her spirits after a depressing day! Some of the favorite chapters were: Baseball,Boys, and Bad Words; Who Wants Socks?; The Secret War of Ginny Williams; and my personal favorite--Monk's Back in Town. Since it is a church book club, I likened the book to a microcosm of a church (after all, we are just as human as the characters of the book). In fact, I used 'Monk's Back in Town' in our Sunday School class on the Gospel of Mark, chapter 4, about the parable of the sower. Monk is a 'type' of Christ in that he gives good advice about problems, leaves seeds to be sown, and that he expects hear of a good harvest from them when he returns--"I'm expecting great things, and I'll see you again. --Monk." READ--ENJOY--and SEE if you see these characters living amongst you.

Wow, I couldn't stop howling after I read this book! A book that I have read several times, one that can teach lessons without "trying to teach lessons"! Good, easy reading for anyone who enjoys down home values. I am going to look into more of his books.

This collection of warm and witty short stories will please anyone who appreciates or longs for the charm of life in small town America. The characters that populate Sawyerton Springs are memorable, as are their antics. You'll be glad you've met Billy Pat, Ginny, Miss Edna and all the rest. You'll laugh so hard you'll cry, especially at "Baseball, Boys, and Bad Words," an innocent tale of the funniest thing in the world to young boys. I especially appreciated the wholesome fun of these coming-of-age stories of a Baptist's minister's son. These tales will warm your heart, as you relive or visit this lovely little town where you'll wish you could live.

Andy Andrews has a wonderful, whimsical way of telling stories in which you'll see yourself, your family and your friends in his characters and situations. He places these colorful characters in Sawyerton Springs...a gentle community...in a time of basic common sense, light-hearted fun and simple truths. He'll tug at your heartstrings; he'll make you laugh out loud; and he'll make you think about how life doesn't have to always be so complex. If you've ever seen Andy perform before, you know he has a mischievous streak in him...you can actually imagine the sparkle in his eyes as he tells these stories. I've bought multiple copies of this book as gifts for friends. I can't think of a better compliment to an author than sharing his book with folks you love. Enjoy....I promise you won't be disappointed!!!