My Father's World [Unabridged, Audiobook] [Audio Cassette]

Michael Phillips (Author), Lois Betterton (Narrator), Judith Pella (Author)

Product Details

• Audio Cassette
• Publisher: Northstar Audio Books; Unabridged edition (1990)
• Language: English
• ASIN: B000FOVLMC
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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In 1970, while students at Humboldt State University, Mike and Judy Phillips began what would become the One Way BookShop as a small, informal source of Christian books and materials for their fellow students. Over the next two decades God prospered those small beginnings, and now the bookstore is a thriving part of the Humboldt County Christian community.

Mike's first published book was about his wife's pregnancy and the birth of their twin sons. After several more nonfiction titles, Mike undertook a lifelong dream to renew the popularity of Scottish writer George MacDonald, whose teachings had been central to Mike and Judy's spiritual growth. Mike began editing some of MacDonald's lengthy novels, heavy with Scottish brogue, into shorter and more readable editions, with some of the work being done right at the bookstore counter between customers.

Through the years, God has continued to guide Mike in the production of books emphasizing strong spiritual values and unforgettable characters. In addition to being best sellers in Christian bookstores all across the country, Mike's books have been offered through several book clubs, have been translated into a number of foreign languages, and have been published in over 120 editions in all, with sales of over 3 million. Mike is today recognized as one of the Christian bookselling industry's most prolific and versatile authors.

Family is very important to Mike. He and his wife, Judy, have taught their three sons, Patrick, Robin, and Gregory, at home throughout their education. Home schooling enables the family to frequently accompany Mike in his work-related travels.

It has always been Mike's desire in his writing that all who read his books will find a closer and more real walk with God through the characters and stories. Both he and Judy enjoy responses from readers and find great encouragement from the letters they receive.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Corrie's adventures in California, September 3, 2011

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This review is from: My Father's World (Journals of Corrie Belle Hollister) (Kindle Edition)

I first borrowed this book from my local library, and it is one of my favorite going-west stories. I was so happy to find it available on Kindle and add it to my permanent collection. Corrie is a funny, likable heroine. Her mother advises her when she's 10, that she'll need some way to make her way in the world, because she "isn't the marrying kind," possibly a reference to Corrie's looks and freckled nose. Corrie is the oldest of 5 children. Their father left to go west, and when news comes of his death in California, they are struggling alone on their farm. Their mother decides to pack up and head west to California, to live with her brother Nick Matthews on his ranch. On the way, however, their mother dies, leaving 15-yr-old Corrie to look after her brothers & sisters with help from the kindly wagonmaster. But when they finally find their uncle, they are in for a very big surprise . . .

I loved the voice of Corrie in this book. It is easy to read, well-told, and descriptive of California during the Gold Rush era, from the viewpoint of a 15-yr-old girl. It also includes various descriptions of rascally characters they encounter on the way. All in all, a well-told Christian historical novel. It is very well-researched, but then, so is all of Michael Phillips & Judith Pella's work. I enjoyed the bits of humor interspersed in the telling. Highly recommended.