The Heart of the Family: Laughter and Tears from a Real Family [Paperback]

Adrian Plass (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 20, 2004

I have the feeling that people who run perfect families will not appreciate this book. They would prefer one of those 'how-to' books, even though they don't need one because they are perfect. This book, by contrast, will certainly not tell you how to bring up your family, but it might reassure you that most of us are making the same sort of mistakes along the way. -- Adrian Plass Adrian Plass introduces us to a varied crew of characters in these humorous and touching musings on family life. If some of the people and situations seem oddly familiar, it's no surprise -- they're reflections of our own families. With true stories, fiction, dialogues, sketches and even a smattering of poetry, The Heart of the Family embraces the joys, tragedies, puzzles, problems and comedy of family life in the real world. With the author's trademark humour and stories that 'entertain at the front door while truth slips in through a side window', we see the family in a whole new -- and inspiring -- light.

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I have the feeling that people who run perfect families will not appreciate this book. They would prefer one of those ‘how-to’ books, even though they don’t need one because they are perfect. This book, by contrast, will certainly not tell you how to bring up your family, but it might reassure you that most of us are making the same sort of mistakes along the way. – Adrian Plass

Adrian Plass introduces us to a varied crew of characters in these humourous and touching musings on family life. If some of the people and situations seem oddly familiar, it’s no surprise – they’re reflections of our own families. With true stories, fiction, dialogues, sketches and even a smattering of poetry, The Heart of the Family embraces the joys, tragedies, puzzles, problems and comedy of family life in the real world. With the author’s trademark humour and stories that ‘entertain at the front door while truth slips in through a side window’, we see the family in a whole new – and inspiring – light.

About the Author

Adrian Plass is one of today's most significant and successful Christian authors, and he has written over thirty books, including his latest, Looking Good Being Bad - the Subtle Art of Churchmanship. Known for his ability to evoke both tears and laughter for a purpose, Plass has been reaching the hearts of thousands for over fifteen years. He lives in Sussex, England with his wife, Bridget, and continues to be a cricket fanatic

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 18 and up
  
• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: Zondervan; First Edition edition (July 20, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0007130481
• ISBN-13: 978-0007130481
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,281,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Adrian Plass is one of today's most significant and successful Christian authors, and he has written over thirty books, including his latest, Looking Good Being Bad - the Subtle Art of Churchmanship. Known for his ability to evoke both tears and laughter for a purpose, Plass has been reaching the hearts of thousands for over fifteen years. He lives in Sussex, England with his wife, Bridget, and continues to be a cricket fanatic