Synopsis
In a candid, lyrical memoir, a preacher’s wife recalls love, faith, and life on the circuit.
This vivid account follows Mary as she navigates marriage, church politics, and small-town sparks across the road, offering a rare window into the world of Methodist itinerancy and the woman behind the pulpit.
Set in a landscape of hills, parsonages, and long country roads, the book blends memory and reflection to explore devotion, doubt, and the ties that bind a family to a nomadic ministry. Through intimate letters and scenes from daily life, it paints a portrait of faith tested by time, community, and desire.
- An inside look at the rhythms and challenges of circuit riding life.
- Two pioneering voices: a devoted husband and a perceptive, witty wife.
- Observations on religion, gender roles, and moral complexity in small-town ministry.
- lyrical, character-driven storytelling that blends humor with heartbreak.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical memoirs, religious life in America, and character-driven narratives about love and faith.
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Drawn from firsthand experience, A Circuit Rider's Wife is the fictionalized account of how Corra Harris sometimes followed, sometimes guided her husband through his missionary work in the north Georgia mountains. All along the hard-scrabble Redwine circuit the story vividly brings alive the strivings and strayings of an itinerant country preacher's restless flocks with warmth and humor.
About the Author
Corra Harris (1869-1935) was a native Georgian. "A Circuit Rider's Wife" has been included in several anthologies and was the basis for the 1951 film "I'd Climb the Highest Mountain."
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a captivating and intimate glimpse into the lives of Methodist circuit riders in the American South during the late 19th century, as experienced by the author, the wife of one such preacher. The author paints a vivid portrait of the religious fervor and cultural landscape of the time, where preachers like her husband were revered figures, leading their congregations through revivals, prayers, and deathbed confessions. The book provides a fascinating window into the lives of the common folk, their simple faith, and their struggles with sin and temptation. The authorââ â¢s own journey as a young wife, navigating the unfamiliar terrain of her husbandââ â¢s ministry and the stark differences between her Episcopalian upbringing and the passionate world of Methodism, adds a layer of personal and often humorous introspection to the narrative. With its candid observations on the dynamics of faith, the complexities of human nature, and the universal experience of loss and yearning for spiritual connection, this book offers an enduring and poignant look at a bygone era of American life. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331408475_0
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