Recommend Reading by United Methodist Reading Group

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	• Whither Thou Goests! You/ve Got To Be Kidding Carolyn Gray Thornton Ozark Marketing and Publishing, DBA Skyward, 2005 - 385 pages average customer review:based on 3 reviews view larger image
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FUNNY yet philosophical.

These essays will have you giggling aloud at times, rejoicing at the changes in our society at others, and just plain counting your lucky stars for family and friends most of the time. In the fine tradition of Erma Bombeck, C.G. Thornton finds the universal humor in her particular life challenges. Though the book details her struggles to accept her role as a minister's wife, anyone anywhere who has felt out of place or uncomfortably challenged by a new situation can find humor and insight aplenty in these easy-to-read, bite-sized chunks of a wonderful woman's life story.

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Recommend Reading by United Methodist Reading Group

The United Methodist Women's Reading Group has given this book an honorable "Recommend Read," and it is such a deserving book by such a deserving author. Carolyn Gray Thornton writes a weekly column, and she is the author of 3 other titles, and has co-authored a 4th book. She is a distinguished writer of great merit, and her work is getting an amazing amount of attention. Ms. Thornton is a Methodist minister's wife, and this book highlightes, with humor and grace, her journey through life and travels living with her husband and raising her children while being involved in the church. Classy and wonderful, Ms. Thornton is an amazing author with an immense talent. 5 stars to Whither Thou Goests. Best News.

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Outstanding!

I have been a long time fan of Ms. Thornton & always look forward to her newest publications. As a Psychologist and a Social Worker, this book gives a human perspective of the struggles of being thrust into a position that Ms. Thornton did not feel prepared (A minister's wife). She describes her ordeals with humor, but also with some pain. If I was teaching grad students in psychology or social work, I would have this on my mandatory reading list. The author's words are a macro and micro of our society, not only in the 1970's and 80's, but also are applicable today. Ms. Thornton's words apply to everyone. Great reading for any age. Enjoy!

David C. Mayer, Ph.D., LCSW

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A Minister s Wife Speaks Out. Hilarious, touching, sad, Carolyn Gray Thornton s views on being a minister's wife reveal that minister s wives and children are not unlike other wives and children. A minister's wife has her complaints, her annoyances, her pride, and most of all her own personality and opinions, often expressed from beyond the pulpit. Full of humor and wit, Carolyn in her fourth book, shows this side of her life that has never been revealed in her other books. In Whither Thou Goests! You ve Got to Be Kidding, Carolyn tells how painful it was to have her husband enter the ministry. The moves were emotional experiences for Carolyn and her children, but every move, every church brought with it a loving church family, and loving doesn t mean perfect. Loving to Carolyn means finding ways to work together and build on friendships, despite problems. Carolyn s family of friends grew with each church her husband took under his wing, and Carolyn and her children, likewise, took these church members and expanded the doors so they opened to more than mere church people. They included fellowship and, at times, life long friends. Like her former books A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Senility (book of the year award in Missouri) or For Everything There Is a Season, this book is full of Carolyn s same charm and personality. Every essay is a delight to read.

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