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Jayber Crow

By: Wendell Berry
Narrated by: Paul Michael
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From the simple setting of his own barber shop, Jayber Crow, orphan, seminarian, and native of Port William, recalls his life and the life of his community as it spends itself in the middle of the 20th century.

Surrounded by his friends and neighbors, he is both participant and witness as the community attempts to transcend its own decline. And meanwhile Jayber learns the art of devotion and that a faithful love is its own reward.

©2001 Wendell Berry (P)2008 christianaudio.com
Literary Fiction Fiction Christianity Genre Fiction Ministry & Evangelism
Beautiful Prose • Profound Storytelling • Perfect Voice Match • Deep Character Development • Philosophical Insights

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I have wanted to read Wendell Berry for quite some time now. I am so glad I finally did. I felt like there were really two stories here, Jayber's and the town's. Watching them weave together was part of what made this book so enjoyable. Both have dreams that are never quite realized, and some that are brutally extinguished. There is sorrow and joy and a good bit of comedy. The book presents some deep subjects in a simple and gentle way but definitely leaves you thinking. It presents a realistic if slightly sentimental picture of a small town, but having grown up in one and now living in another after a few years of urban dwelling, I thought it was very believable and honest.

enjoyable storytelling

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I love the story telling and everything about this book. I really felt like I was the guy telling the story and I can relate to his life. It helped me appreciate life more

One of the most intimate stories of life

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I loved this book! The story and language are beautiful. The narrator had the perfect accent and rhythm of speaking. Incredible!

Excellent book and narrator!

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I was drawn in from the first few sentences, and listened as long as possible each day until the book was finished. And at the end, knowing it was soon to be the end of the book, I longed for it to continue.

Loved this

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Like most well written books Jayber Crow was difficult to listen to. At times I was frustrated or angry at the characters. Things don't go as they ought. The ending isn't particularly satisfying, yet it does seem to reflect well the more sentimental human experiences. It is well worth the credit spent, because it makes you think.

well written. well read.

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