Additional Books
Phil's Porch Talk series and other books have been newly repackaged and are now available in trade paperback.
I Love You, Miss Huddleston
And Other Inappropriate Longings of My Indiana Childhood.
The quintessential American storyteller captures the nostalgia of small town life and recounts his coming-of-age in Danville, Indiana (Pop. 4,000).
Evoking a time when boyhood was less sheltered and walking on the wild side was a rite of passage, I Love You, Miss Huddleston tells the unforgettable journey of Philip Gulley’s awkward adolescence, including his unwavering crush on his sixth grade teacher Miss Huddleston, which led to his fruitless attempts to get held back so he wouldn’t have to move across town to the junior high. Gulley tells the raucous stories of his band of buddies, and the trouble they could get into with such everyday items as a bushel of tomatoes, a few cases of bug spray, and a misplaced mannequin. Humorous, poignant, and nostalgic, this book transports you back to when the biggest worry on your mind was wondering when the ice cream truck would come ringing down the street.
Stories of Decency, Common Sense, and Other Endangered Species
Paperback Now Available
Beloved American storyteller Philip Gulley evokes a time when life revolved around the front porch, where friends gathered, stories were told, and small moments took on large meaning. With poignancy and humor, Gulley writes about small-town life, things he thinks about while sitting in his Quaker meeting, and why Donald Trump should pay more taxes. In today's hurry-up world, Gulley's observations are frank and funny, reminding us of the world we once shared, and can again.
Watch and Listen to "Porch Talk"
Philip Gulley won an Emmy® from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science for his "Porch Talk with Phil Gulley" series on Indiana's PBS affiliate WFYI (Channel 20). The series airs on the flagship show "Across Indiana". Click a Play button or Title link below to watch and listen now*:
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#1701 | Pond Life | ||
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#1703 | Things I Ponder When Sitting in Meeting | ||
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#1704 | High and Low Points | ||
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#1706 | Charley | ||
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#1713 | Contentment | ||
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Experience the Wisdom and Humor of the Front Porch
The soulful small-town stories in Philip Gulley's inspirational masterpiece are reminiscent of the best of Jan Karon and Garrison Keillor. This collection of real-life tales grew out of essays Gulley wrote for the newsletter of the Quaker church he pastored in Indiana. Graced with a gentle style and deft simplicity, these stories powerfully conjure the all-important truths of everyday life.
Stories from a Place That Feels Like Home
In his humorous and down-home way, Philip Gulley celebrates the greatest virtues—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. The stories in this collection envelop readers in an almost-forgotten world of plainspoken and honest small-town values. Readers will remember a simpler way of life, when people knew each other by name, folks looked out for their neighbors, and people were willing to do what was right—no matter what the cost.
Simple Musings on Living Well
No one depicts the seasons of life like Philip Gulley, whose hometown reminiscences are a balm to the soul. Now this American storyteller delights us with tender, humorous stories that celebrate the moments of divine grace in our often turbulent lives. Filled with a cast of lovable, quirky characters, punctuated with simple wonders, these everyday truths offer much needed clarity to our own befuddled world. No matter where you live, no matter what your season, come along for the journey.
Critical Praise for the Porch Talk Series of Books
Here's what others are saying about the Porch Talk series of books' witty and moving essays:
"Kindly, funny ... timeless inspirational reading."
—Booklist
"Part Mark Twain, part Garrison Keillor, Philip Gulley is a breath of fresh air in an oversophisticated and often jaded world."
—Gloria Gaither, singer and songwriter
"The tales Philip Gulley unveils are tender and humorous... filled with sudden, unexpected, lump-in-the-throat poignancy."
—Paul Harvey Jr.
Join the thousands of readers who have fallen in love with the charming world of Harmony, the small town that hosts what Booklist called "the biggest collection of crusty, lovable characters since James Herriot settled in Yorkshire."
Home to Harmony is the first book in the Harmony series of six full-length novels. Two holiday-themed novellas round out the series for a total of eight books. Visit the Harmony Series Website for detailed information about each of these humorous books and the town's own newspaper, Harmony Herald.
Why God Will Save Every Person
Plus Edition with Insights, Interviews and More is Now Available
Two pastors present their controversial belief in eternal salvation for all through God’s perfect grace. Long disturbed by the church’s struggle between offering both love and rejection, they discover what God wants from us and for us: grace for everyone.
Rediscovering Grace in an Ungracious World
In a straightforward and thoughtful exploration, pastors Philip Gulley and James Mulholland confront the fear and hate that often characterize the voice of the Church today, and show how far we have drifted from Jesus's message of grace, love, and hope. If God Is Love offers a beautiful portrait of the power of love and acceptance, challenging us to a new way of life.
Critical Praise for the Grace Series of Books
"Gulley and Mulholland stick to their guns as they tell their stories and the stories of people they have met with compassion, hope, kindness, and grace—and the lovely conviction of universal salvation."
—Booklist
