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The Priest and the Peaches
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Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.
They find an ally in the local parish priest, Father Tim Sullivan, who tries his best to guide them through the strange, unchartered and turbulent waters of "grown-up world." A story that is sad, funny, and inspiring as it shows how the power of family love and faith can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.
They find an ally in the local parish priest, Father Tim Sullivan, who tries his best to guide them through the strange, unchartered and turbulent waters of "grown-up world." A story that is sad, funny, and inspiring as it shows how the power of family love and faith can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
250 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 20, 2011
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Larry Peterson
75 books9 followersLarry Peterson was born and raised in the Bronx, New York. A former Metal Lather/Reinforcing Iron-worker, he left that business after coming down with MS. He, his wife and three kids moved to Florida 30 years ago. Larry began doing freelance newspaper commentary after graduating from Tampa College in 1984.
His first children's picture book, "Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes" was published in 2011. In 2012, his full length novel, "The Priest and the Peaches" was released and he is presently working on the sequel.
He also has a blog where he posts weekly commentary. He lives in Pinellas Park, Florida and his kids and six grandchildren all live within three miles of each other.
Email: larry@tribute-books.com
His first children's picture book, "Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes" was published in 2011. In 2012, his full length novel, "The Priest and the Peaches" was released and he is presently working on the sequel.
He also has a blog where he posts weekly commentary. He lives in Pinellas Park, Florida and his kids and six grandchildren all live within three miles of each other.
Email: larry@tribute-books.com
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March 7, 2012
I absolutely loved this book! I am not generally a fan of YA books (unless we are speaking of the Hunger Games), but this one is unbelievable, and the theme of the story is quite uplifting.
When I began this book, I was honestly hooked before too long. The whole idea behind a story of an orphaned family of five children seems simple and possibly not that exciting. However, the story is so well-written, engaging, and humorous that I found myself not wanting to put the book down.
Some people might find the death and funeral humor rather disturbing and inappropriate, but I am afraid I must take issue with that. If you can place yourself in the position of these poor kids who have already lost a mother and just lost a father, I think you can appreciate the humor. When circumstances are so tragic, I think having a good sense of humor is a must in order to keep one's sanity. I loved the story of Pop's leg amongst the other tales.
This book had another unusual effect on me. I am not a Catholic, and of course, this book comes at things from that perspective. I found that the genuine truth shared within the pages of this book reminded me that God will work everything out. He is a miracle-working God. And even what seems horrible and catastrophic can and will be used for His will. It was also a great reminder that living what you say you believe is key. As a side note, I enjoyed the book's description of why Catholics pray to saints-quite interesting.
Bad points? Well, there was no sex (in fact, abstinence was preferred). The bad language was very minor and even laughable at times, I do not think most readers would find anything offensive in this book. I wuld recommend it to just about anyone who enjoys family stories. A definite 5-star rating.
I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated in any way, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
When I began this book, I was honestly hooked before too long. The whole idea behind a story of an orphaned family of five children seems simple and possibly not that exciting. However, the story is so well-written, engaging, and humorous that I found myself not wanting to put the book down.
Some people might find the death and funeral humor rather disturbing and inappropriate, but I am afraid I must take issue with that. If you can place yourself in the position of these poor kids who have already lost a mother and just lost a father, I think you can appreciate the humor. When circumstances are so tragic, I think having a good sense of humor is a must in order to keep one's sanity. I loved the story of Pop's leg amongst the other tales.
This book had another unusual effect on me. I am not a Catholic, and of course, this book comes at things from that perspective. I found that the genuine truth shared within the pages of this book reminded me that God will work everything out. He is a miracle-working God. And even what seems horrible and catastrophic can and will be used for His will. It was also a great reminder that living what you say you believe is key. As a side note, I enjoyed the book's description of why Catholics pray to saints-quite interesting.
Bad points? Well, there was no sex (in fact, abstinence was preferred). The bad language was very minor and even laughable at times, I do not think most readers would find anything offensive in this book. I wuld recommend it to just about anyone who enjoys family stories. A definite 5-star rating.
I was provided with a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. I was not financially compensated in any way, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.
June 8, 2018
This book took me completely by surprise. I picked it up because of a glowing review from an author I really enjoy. But That review did not prepare me for how powerful and moving this story was. This book brought me close to tears, but also caused me to laugh literally out loud many times. The description of the book is:
"Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.
They find an ally in the local parish priest, Father Tim Sullivan, who tries his best to guide them through the strange, unchartered and turbulent waters of "grown-up world." A story that is sad, funny, and inspiring as it shows how the power of family love and faith can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles."
I loved this book! It was a really fun read, watching the 5 peach kids come together after losing their father. They had previously lost their mother and their grandmother. This story set in New York in the early 1960's is a story about family, faith, and doing the best you can in a hard situation. After the death of their family the 5 Peach children only have three things. They have each other, they have their faith and the support of Father Tim, and they have their fathers core principal "L-Y-N means Love Your Neighbor".
In some ways father Tim reminds me of Bishop Blackie Ryan from some of the earlier books by Andrew M. Greeley, but with a little more devote faith. This book is full of surprises, from their Father's false leg being found in the ally behind the funeral home, after it had been lost and found at the hospital. To a great flood in their apartment, from the best intentions gone wrong. It will also pull at your heart strings; a young man just trying to keep his siblings together. Miraculously just the right amount of money they need for the couch payment, phone bill, and electricity. To one coasting much more than they expected and another ending up costing less.
This book is a wonderful read. It is one of those books I will likely end up reading again and again. I already have plans to read it with my kids over the summer holidays. This is a great read, it is good clean story. It presents good values. And is very well written. I give it a solid 5/5 stars!
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Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan!
"Take a seven day journey with the five, newly orphaned Peach kids, as they begin their struggle to remain a family while planning their dad's funeral.
They find an ally in the local parish priest, Father Tim Sullivan, who tries his best to guide them through the strange, unchartered and turbulent waters of "grown-up world." A story that is sad, funny, and inspiring as it shows how the power of family love and faith can overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles."
I loved this book! It was a really fun read, watching the 5 peach kids come together after losing their father. They had previously lost their mother and their grandmother. This story set in New York in the early 1960's is a story about family, faith, and doing the best you can in a hard situation. After the death of their family the 5 Peach children only have three things. They have each other, they have their faith and the support of Father Tim, and they have their fathers core principal "L-Y-N means Love Your Neighbor".
In some ways father Tim reminds me of Bishop Blackie Ryan from some of the earlier books by Andrew M. Greeley, but with a little more devote faith. This book is full of surprises, from their Father's false leg being found in the ally behind the funeral home, after it had been lost and found at the hospital. To a great flood in their apartment, from the best intentions gone wrong. It will also pull at your heart strings; a young man just trying to keep his siblings together. Miraculously just the right amount of money they need for the couch payment, phone bill, and electricity. To one coasting much more than they expected and another ending up costing less.
This book is a wonderful read. It is one of those books I will likely end up reading again and again. I already have plans to read it with my kids over the summer holidays. This is a great read, it is good clean story. It presents good values. And is very well written. I give it a solid 5/5 stars!
Read the review on my blog Book Reviews and More.
Note: This book is part of a series of reviews: 2018 Catholic Reading Plan!
January 31, 2012
My Opinion:
The book was really good. I found myself with so many emotions about these kids and all they had to endure. What a delightful surprise to feel so many tugs at my heart. I loved each of the kids and felt like I could relate to all of them. The way they deal with each other and the family as a whole is an inspiration. Also, the Love thy Neighbor meaning is throughout this book as well. Obviously, from the title there are religious meanings that come up throughout the book, they were not over bearing nor the basis of the book. It was so much more then that. The priest Father Tim Sullivan helps them through their ordeals with the help of God’s meanings. It was about family sticking together no matter what. Teddy the almost 18 year old and oldest of the family is put to the test to take care of his siblings. They make it work and find that sticking together is the greatest thing of all. The book is a great family bonding book and how love and faith help you through life’s hardest roads. I would recommend reading this.
I give The Priest and The Peaches 4 of 5 stars.
The book was really good. I found myself with so many emotions about these kids and all they had to endure. What a delightful surprise to feel so many tugs at my heart. I loved each of the kids and felt like I could relate to all of them. The way they deal with each other and the family as a whole is an inspiration. Also, the Love thy Neighbor meaning is throughout this book as well. Obviously, from the title there are religious meanings that come up throughout the book, they were not over bearing nor the basis of the book. It was so much more then that. The priest Father Tim Sullivan helps them through their ordeals with the help of God’s meanings. It was about family sticking together no matter what. Teddy the almost 18 year old and oldest of the family is put to the test to take care of his siblings. They make it work and find that sticking together is the greatest thing of all. The book is a great family bonding book and how love and faith help you through life’s hardest roads. I would recommend reading this.
I give The Priest and The Peaches 4 of 5 stars.
March 22, 2012
Often times, faith is something almost all of us have a hard time in having. Believing in something you can't see is testing, most especially for those of us who have strayed from the Lord's path. Believing in his goodness, in the fact that he'll lead us along the righteous path, well, it can honestly be trying. The reason for this is because for some, the trials and tribulations they face along the way hard from them to place their trust in a being they're really not sure exists.
For the Peaches, both young and old, their lives haven't been that easy. The children lost their mother and grandmother at a very young age and have dealt with the consequences of their deaths ever since then. When their father falls ill, the children realize it's another blow of disappointment they've been dealt with - a disappointment none of them wish to deal with just yet. Despite this, they're determined to band together in hopes of helping their father through his ordeal.
The task of keeping the family afloat falls upon Joanie and Teddy's hands, the oldest of the Peach children. Beeker, Dancer, and Joey don't quite understand what's going on, but for their father's sake, they're willing to pretend that everything is fine and dandy. Unbeknownst to the Peach children, their problems are just beginning.
When their father takes a turn for the worse and dies unexpectedly, Joanie, Teddy, and the children must find the strength within themselves to face the adversity that has now been lain at their feet. Their faith has been shattered and each one of them begin to wonder as to whether they'll be able to bounce back from the brink of a darkness that seems intent on engulfing each and every one of them. Determined to pick up the pieces of a life they'd once known, Joanie and Teddy do their best to keep their family together.
The children's unexpected saving grace arrives in the form of Father Sullivan, a man who believes completely in the blessings and virtues extoled by God himself. His faith is firmly cemented in the fact that God will provide for his flock no matter what happens along the way. Father Sullivan has tried to make this fact known to all those he meets wherever his feet have taken him. While there are a good many that shun the message he tries to deliver, he knows that there are a good many who will take the Lord's words into their hearts and do the best they can with what they've been given - a certainty that becomes apparent when the safety and well-being of the Peach children inadvertently lands in his hands.
This was such a beautiful story. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to anyone for reading. It's meaning, and the lessons found throughout the story, will touch a soul to its very core. While this is a Catholic fiction story, I think it's one that will leave the person reading with a better understanding of God, of faith, of death, and even of life, be it whether they're a religious person or not.
We're able to feel the Peach family's pain, their laughter, their fears, and their triumphs as they seek to make the most of a situation that is way out of their control. We're able to watch a family grow within a period of seven days while faced with an adversity that, at times, seems to want to topple the family altogether. The fact that they're able to bounce back and find strength and meaning within the very world they live in goes to show us that anything is possible only if you believe.
It's like a Christian song that was taught to me when I was little, if your faith is like that of a small mustard seed, you can move mountains. The book made me realize that it's very much true. Anything is possible, but only if you believe. More so, if you believe that God will be there with you no matter what comes your way.
For the Peaches, both young and old, their lives haven't been that easy. The children lost their mother and grandmother at a very young age and have dealt with the consequences of their deaths ever since then. When their father falls ill, the children realize it's another blow of disappointment they've been dealt with - a disappointment none of them wish to deal with just yet. Despite this, they're determined to band together in hopes of helping their father through his ordeal.
The task of keeping the family afloat falls upon Joanie and Teddy's hands, the oldest of the Peach children. Beeker, Dancer, and Joey don't quite understand what's going on, but for their father's sake, they're willing to pretend that everything is fine and dandy. Unbeknownst to the Peach children, their problems are just beginning.
When their father takes a turn for the worse and dies unexpectedly, Joanie, Teddy, and the children must find the strength within themselves to face the adversity that has now been lain at their feet. Their faith has been shattered and each one of them begin to wonder as to whether they'll be able to bounce back from the brink of a darkness that seems intent on engulfing each and every one of them. Determined to pick up the pieces of a life they'd once known, Joanie and Teddy do their best to keep their family together.
The children's unexpected saving grace arrives in the form of Father Sullivan, a man who believes completely in the blessings and virtues extoled by God himself. His faith is firmly cemented in the fact that God will provide for his flock no matter what happens along the way. Father Sullivan has tried to make this fact known to all those he meets wherever his feet have taken him. While there are a good many that shun the message he tries to deliver, he knows that there are a good many who will take the Lord's words into their hearts and do the best they can with what they've been given - a certainty that becomes apparent when the safety and well-being of the Peach children inadvertently lands in his hands.
This was such a beautiful story. I enjoyed it immensely and recommend it to anyone for reading. It's meaning, and the lessons found throughout the story, will touch a soul to its very core. While this is a Catholic fiction story, I think it's one that will leave the person reading with a better understanding of God, of faith, of death, and even of life, be it whether they're a religious person or not.
We're able to feel the Peach family's pain, their laughter, their fears, and their triumphs as they seek to make the most of a situation that is way out of their control. We're able to watch a family grow within a period of seven days while faced with an adversity that, at times, seems to want to topple the family altogether. The fact that they're able to bounce back and find strength and meaning within the very world they live in goes to show us that anything is possible only if you believe.
It's like a Christian song that was taught to me when I was little, if your faith is like that of a small mustard seed, you can move mountains. The book made me realize that it's very much true. Anything is possible, but only if you believe. More so, if you believe that God will be there with you no matter what comes your way.
July 9, 2017
So the question is should I smack Larry Peterson on the back of the head for making me tear up, slap him on the back for making me laugh or give him a bear hug and say Thank You for a story that touched me deeply.
The Priest and the Peaches is set in the 1960’s and some of the culture may be foreign to some readers, but to anyone who has not had a perfectly perfect life, the struggles, turmoil, fears, and doubts faced the Peach kids should resonate.
This book will entertain you, it will uplift you, and it will encourage you to L-Y-N. You have to read the book to understand the last.
The Priest and the Peaches is set in the 1960’s and some of the culture may be foreign to some readers, but to anyone who has not had a perfectly perfect life, the struggles, turmoil, fears, and doubts faced the Peach kids should resonate.
This book will entertain you, it will uplift you, and it will encourage you to L-Y-N. You have to read the book to understand the last.
January 24, 2012
This was my first book for my new e-reader. Yes, I picked a young adult book to start off with. Why? Well the learning curve of how it all works. Wondering if I would like using the screen and all. It all worked fine and I did not even bop myself in the head once. I know, but, it seems that when I read in bed I get sleepy. Imagine that. And then the books falls on my face....BOP! You know what I mean.
Well here I read of the plight of the Peaches. A family of 5 children (not all under the age of 18) who have lost their parents to deaths door. Now having to learn how to come together so that things are going to work out, the Peaches find solace in their Priest and his positive outlook of life. It is great that they keep getting 'signs' of how their father wanted them to live. By loving each other and their neighbors everything good can happen. The L-Y-N (Love Your Neighbor) theme is all through out this book. Sure enough they have a world of worries to contend with but by allowing trust, love and the hand of God (hey, the Priest knows these things) life finally looks like it will settle down.
I was glad this was a quick read. I think that it would be good for a tween to see that even in the worst of times things can work out. We all have to deal with death at some time in our lives. Sadly these kids have had to deal with it all too much. But they learn how to become self reliant and thankful for the love of others. I am glad there is such a positive message here. Remember that if it was not for the community around us we would not be able to do as much as we do every day. Think about it. Nicole (Tribute Books) did a great job of sharing this newest author and e-book with me. Thanks!
Well here I read of the plight of the Peaches. A family of 5 children (not all under the age of 18) who have lost their parents to deaths door. Now having to learn how to come together so that things are going to work out, the Peaches find solace in their Priest and his positive outlook of life. It is great that they keep getting 'signs' of how their father wanted them to live. By loving each other and their neighbors everything good can happen. The L-Y-N (Love Your Neighbor) theme is all through out this book. Sure enough they have a world of worries to contend with but by allowing trust, love and the hand of God (hey, the Priest knows these things) life finally looks like it will settle down.
I was glad this was a quick read. I think that it would be good for a tween to see that even in the worst of times things can work out. We all have to deal with death at some time in our lives. Sadly these kids have had to deal with it all too much. But they learn how to become self reliant and thankful for the love of others. I am glad there is such a positive message here. Remember that if it was not for the community around us we would not be able to do as much as we do every day. Think about it. Nicole (Tribute Books) did a great job of sharing this newest author and e-book with me. Thanks!
March 21, 2012
The Priest and the Peaches by Larry Peterson captures the life of the newly orphaned Peach kids as they struggle in the aftermath of their father’s death and plan his funeral. This touching tale of faith and hope offers a glimpse into the lives of this working class Catholic family set in 1960’s Bronx, NY. Steeped in faith and laced with humor Peterson’s tale delivers a powerful message "to love thy neighbor."
This was an emotional and heartbreaking tale. This dysfunctional family has seen a lot of heart-ache. They lost their mother to leukemia; their grandma stepped in to help and recently passed away. Mr. Peach suffers from grief at the lost of his wife and turns to the bottle. The church and Father Sullivan step into help, but sadly the liquor takes its toll, leaving eighteen year old Teddy and seventeen year old Joanie to care for their three younger siblings. Teddy really steps up and trys to take care of them. Each of the kids is suffering and shows it differently. The youngest Joey thinks he is having conversations with his Dad. Add a nosy neighbor named Beatrice, an Aunt named Vera and a couple of drunks, you get quite the tale.
While I found parts of the tale to be rough, like the dialogue, which at times seemed awkward, the overall message and tale was delightful. I enjoyed the lively cast of characters and their antics. Peterson captures their thoughts and emotions giving them depth. This was a quick and easy read that I finished in just a few hours. Peterson provides a touching tale of family, survival, faith, and hope. LYN.
This was an emotional and heartbreaking tale. This dysfunctional family has seen a lot of heart-ache. They lost their mother to leukemia; their grandma stepped in to help and recently passed away. Mr. Peach suffers from grief at the lost of his wife and turns to the bottle. The church and Father Sullivan step into help, but sadly the liquor takes its toll, leaving eighteen year old Teddy and seventeen year old Joanie to care for their three younger siblings. Teddy really steps up and trys to take care of them. Each of the kids is suffering and shows it differently. The youngest Joey thinks he is having conversations with his Dad. Add a nosy neighbor named Beatrice, an Aunt named Vera and a couple of drunks, you get quite the tale.
While I found parts of the tale to be rough, like the dialogue, which at times seemed awkward, the overall message and tale was delightful. I enjoyed the lively cast of characters and their antics. Peterson captures their thoughts and emotions giving them depth. This was a quick and easy read that I finished in just a few hours. Peterson provides a touching tale of family, survival, faith, and hope. LYN.
January 26, 2012
This story has depth. For starters, an only parent dies.
There are five kids of a wide range of ages. The oldest is nearly 18 and finds himself thrust into leadership and responsibility all of sudden along with his sister, the next oldest. At the beginning of the story, their father dies suddenly, right around Christmas. There is the stark reality of sorrow to deal with as well as Christmas and funeral services, not to mention bills and simple survival.
Each of the Peach kids have their own personality. I could picture each of them with their ages and characters. I thought it was great that Teddy was confronted with the close relationship with his girlfriend and having the strength to make a decision separately from the emotional upheaval of the moment.
This book is also a peek into being a Catholic - the Priest is a great character with so much depth of love and acceptance and listening. The rituals were not familiar to me, but they were described well.
The author follows the moment-by-moment adjustments, the realities and the joys. I liked the way he scraped the bottom of emotions and found that near-hysterical comedy that is as much as a relief as tears.
Just as the time frame is short, one week, the book is a fast read. Yet every character is given room to grow and change, which makes it endearing.
My Rating: 3.5 Worth the Time to Read
There are five kids of a wide range of ages. The oldest is nearly 18 and finds himself thrust into leadership and responsibility all of sudden along with his sister, the next oldest. At the beginning of the story, their father dies suddenly, right around Christmas. There is the stark reality of sorrow to deal with as well as Christmas and funeral services, not to mention bills and simple survival.
Each of the Peach kids have their own personality. I could picture each of them with their ages and characters. I thought it was great that Teddy was confronted with the close relationship with his girlfriend and having the strength to make a decision separately from the emotional upheaval of the moment.
This book is also a peek into being a Catholic - the Priest is a great character with so much depth of love and acceptance and listening. The rituals were not familiar to me, but they were described well.
The author follows the moment-by-moment adjustments, the realities and the joys. I liked the way he scraped the bottom of emotions and found that near-hysterical comedy that is as much as a relief as tears.
Just as the time frame is short, one week, the book is a fast read. Yet every character is given room to grow and change, which makes it endearing.
My Rating: 3.5 Worth the Time to Read
March 6, 2012
Children steal your heart, and the Peaches are no exception. Your heart is even more invested because these children have been through so much loss. Early in the book, their father passes away and 18-year-old Teddy and 16-year-old Joanie have to deal with their grief and face the adult world and trying to keep their family together. The odds, and bills, are stacked against them.
Thankfully several members of the community, most of which the family was not expecting, and their priest are looking out for them. In some sweet scenes, their father even visits the youngest son and makes sure the family knows he's still with them.
The story weaves together faith, family, community into a sweet tapestry. Every time the family fears the worst, someone steps up to help them.
I really appreciated that the priest related to Teddy and the family on a real level, sharing his human qualities while always reminding them that God was on their side.
Sweet and heartwarming, this book is for readers who want to invest in characters and a story full of heart. You will laugh, cry, and take a leap of faith.
Note: I received a complimentary copy from Tribute Books for review purposes. No other compensation was received. A positive review was not guaranteed or asked for; the views expressed are my own.
Thankfully several members of the community, most of which the family was not expecting, and their priest are looking out for them. In some sweet scenes, their father even visits the youngest son and makes sure the family knows he's still with them.
The story weaves together faith, family, community into a sweet tapestry. Every time the family fears the worst, someone steps up to help them.
I really appreciated that the priest related to Teddy and the family on a real level, sharing his human qualities while always reminding them that God was on their side.
Sweet and heartwarming, this book is for readers who want to invest in characters and a story full of heart. You will laugh, cry, and take a leap of faith.
Note: I received a complimentary copy from Tribute Books for review purposes. No other compensation was received. A positive review was not guaranteed or asked for; the views expressed are my own.
April 2, 2012
Author: Larry Peterson
Published By: Tribute Books
Age Recommend: 14+
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud
Review:
This was truly an amazing story of The Yimey Peach Family from the Bronx, New York. "The Priest and the Peaches" story started with five children being newly orphaned and their struggle to survive together as a family. With the help of the Father Tim Sullivan steering them to make good and wise decisions the children were able to overcome many obstacles that were presented to them. And in the end this Peach Family got a surprise from a person who had once been their enemy, was now there for them showing much love.
I really did enjoy reading this novel. It did cause me to cry a little but I also laughed at so much of it too. The story really makes one think of just what really could happen when you are an orphan. The book is really a page turner. I believe Mr. Larry Peterson did a excellent job with the telling of this story "The Priest and the Peaches" and I definitely would recommend this novel to all. The Priest and the Peaches" was a excellent read!
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Published By: Tribute Books
Age Recommend: 14+
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Raven Rating: 5
Blog Reviewed For: Great Minds Think Aloud
Review:
This was truly an amazing story of The Yimey Peach Family from the Bronx, New York. "The Priest and the Peaches" story started with five children being newly orphaned and their struggle to survive together as a family. With the help of the Father Tim Sullivan steering them to make good and wise decisions the children were able to overcome many obstacles that were presented to them. And in the end this Peach Family got a surprise from a person who had once been their enemy, was now there for them showing much love.
I really did enjoy reading this novel. It did cause me to cry a little but I also laughed at so much of it too. The story really makes one think of just what really could happen when you are an orphan. The book is really a page turner. I believe Mr. Larry Peterson did a excellent job with the telling of this story "The Priest and the Peaches" and I definitely would recommend this novel to all. The Priest and the Peaches" was a excellent read!
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.probo...
April 2, 2012
The 5 children from the Peach family lost their mother a while back, and just a few pages into the book lose their father. Without the guidance of their parents, they struggle to survive as a family. Teddy the oldest assumes responsibility Luckily Father Tim Sullivan steps in and acts as a guidance, playing a big role by helping them in difficulties they encounter.
The week after Pops (their father dies) the kids go through a lot, things one wouldn’t want their children to go through. The book is about loving your neighbor (L.Y.N.) acceptance, and learning how to stick together as a family. I enjoyed reading this book, and the message it carried all though. Love and faith can go a long way to healing and providing strength needed to face hardships.
*I received this copy for review as part of the blog tour*
The week after Pops (their father dies) the kids go through a lot, things one wouldn’t want their children to go through. The book is about loving your neighbor (L.Y.N.) acceptance, and learning how to stick together as a family. I enjoyed reading this book, and the message it carried all though. Love and faith can go a long way to healing and providing strength needed to face hardships.
*I received this copy for review as part of the blog tour*
March 3, 2012
As this story progresses you see five children who are suddenly left without a parent. Their father dies, leaving the oldest who is only 18 to take care of his siblings and a mountain of debt.
It seems the kids are faced with one catastrophe and crisis after another and wonder what could happen next?
This book is a book about small miracles that make a big difference. The Peach children are often counseling with their Priest, he helps them along the way and also helps them see the miracles that are happening. He assures them with the knowledge that they are not forgotten or abandoned.
I know that I will never forget the phrase L Y N! (Love Your Neighbor) It is a great motto to have for life and can help with life.
It seems the kids are faced with one catastrophe and crisis after another and wonder what could happen next?
This book is a book about small miracles that make a big difference. The Peach children are often counseling with their Priest, he helps them along the way and also helps them see the miracles that are happening. He assures them with the knowledge that they are not forgotten or abandoned.
I know that I will never forget the phrase L Y N! (Love Your Neighbor) It is a great motto to have for life and can help with life.
June 12, 2016
The Priest and the Peaches introduces the Peach family at a crisis point in their lives: the sudden death of their father. Their mother had died a few years prior, and these kids ranging in age from 18 to 7 are completely on their own as 1966 begins. Now the two oldest, Teddy and Joanie, have to figure out how to get food on the table and pay the rent for their Bronx apartment. They're reminded, in the midst of hardship, just how much their father lived by his favorite catchphrase, "L-Y-N" (love your neighbor), what it costs to do this, and how living this way will change their lives.
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March 16, 2012
The Priest And The Peaches is a heartwarming inspirational book that will pull at your heartstrings. It is a story about the Peach family, five kids ranging from age six to eighteen who unexpectedly become orphans with the death of their father. Their mother passed away a few years ago, and now it is up to eighteen year old Teddy and seventeen year old Joanie to take their parent's place and keep the family together for their three younger brothers: James (aka Dancer) age fourteen, Robert (aka Beeker) age ten and Joey age six. The storyline takes place over seven days, from the time their father Velemer (aka Yimey to his friends and Pops to the kids), is taken to the hospital with a fatal diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, to the day after their father's funeral. Through the grace of God, friends and local community, Pops' acts of miracles and one saintly Catholic parish priest named Fr. Tim Sullivan, the Peach children are guided through their grief and journey through many obstacles to learn that faith, love and most of all Pops' mantra of L-Y-N will always keep their family together.
The Priest And The Peaches is a wonderful story that is so heartwarming and full of inspiration. The storyline is well written and captivated me from the beginning. The story is told from the time period of the mid-1960s in Bronx, NY. The author does a wonderful job of describing that time period, in addition to providing a wonderful description of the Catholic faith of that period. The characters were realistic, their complex personalities and engaging interactions with each other made the story that much more powerful and compelling. The author weaves a story that provides lessons of faith, hope, belief, love, family and community that is inspiring and will leave its mark on your heart. Pops' mantra of living the Golden Rule of L-Y-N (Love Your Neighbor) was a beautiful living memory and lesson that he left for his kids. It is something that all us could and should live by. I loved the author's humorous names that he gave to various characters and their stories made me chuckle. I also loved how Teddy learned about his father's wonderful caring side that he gave to others in the community, a side of him that Teddy didn't know existed, what a wonderful legacy and memories he left for his children to hold dear to their hearts. As a person raised in the 1960s of the Catholic faith, this story was a wonderful reminder of what I grew up on and still to this day believe in, its inspirational message is one to live by .... L-Y-N! Amen!
The Priest And The Peaches will make you laugh, smile, cry and sigh ... it will provide you with an inspirational message of faith, hope, love, family and community... most of all it is a wonderful story that should be shared with your family.
Disclaimer: At the request of the author and Tribute Books, a Kindle edition of this book was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest review and participation in the virtual book tour event.
Virtual Book Tour Event: On Friday, March 16, 2012, in association with Tribute Books, author Larry Peterson participated in a virtual book tour event with an Author Guest Post on Jersey Girl Book Reviews.
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The Priest And The Peaches is a wonderful story that is so heartwarming and full of inspiration. The storyline is well written and captivated me from the beginning. The story is told from the time period of the mid-1960s in Bronx, NY. The author does a wonderful job of describing that time period, in addition to providing a wonderful description of the Catholic faith of that period. The characters were realistic, their complex personalities and engaging interactions with each other made the story that much more powerful and compelling. The author weaves a story that provides lessons of faith, hope, belief, love, family and community that is inspiring and will leave its mark on your heart. Pops' mantra of living the Golden Rule of L-Y-N (Love Your Neighbor) was a beautiful living memory and lesson that he left for his kids. It is something that all us could and should live by. I loved the author's humorous names that he gave to various characters and their stories made me chuckle. I also loved how Teddy learned about his father's wonderful caring side that he gave to others in the community, a side of him that Teddy didn't know existed, what a wonderful legacy and memories he left for his children to hold dear to their hearts. As a person raised in the 1960s of the Catholic faith, this story was a wonderful reminder of what I grew up on and still to this day believe in, its inspirational message is one to live by .... L-Y-N! Amen!
The Priest And The Peaches will make you laugh, smile, cry and sigh ... it will provide you with an inspirational message of faith, hope, love, family and community... most of all it is a wonderful story that should be shared with your family.
Disclaimer: At the request of the author and Tribute Books, a Kindle edition of this book was sent, at no cost to me, for my honest review and participation in the virtual book tour event.
Virtual Book Tour Event: On Friday, March 16, 2012, in association with Tribute Books, author Larry Peterson participated in a virtual book tour event with an Author Guest Post on Jersey Girl Book Reviews.
http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot...
http://jerseygirlbookreviews.blogspot...
March 29, 2012
Is an amazing heart wrenching story about a family and their bond with each other, the unseen forces and the people in their lives. The family consists of a father and five children living together under one roof. They lost their mother to illness and their dad became lose in the world of alcohol and grief. He loves his family and does the best he can consider the circumstances.
When a tragedy hits the Peaches Family they have to fend for themselves and became a close knit family. More calamities occur and they are lost in a personal tumult storm and experience events that were detrimental yet they are courageous, miraculous and the trails transform them all. Their father was as I was seeing my own father when alive; a man who would give his own shirt off his back to help his neighbor and kept his deeds quiet. His mantra of L.Y.N. is such a powerful tonic of unconditional love and teaches others to share. The theme of paying forward had this reader reaching for the tissue box.
The hidden poetry of the story was so familiar to this reader's life I felt as I was reliving some of my childhood experiences and was being pulled into a whirling pool of emotions, from love, anger, hatred and finally forgiveness. The writer has the gift of a master in explaining the secret of how pride, anger and hatred blocks the wondrous gifts that were meant to be cherish, and are lost in the rush of daily life of all business and some strangers and loved ones unleashing their selfish ego attitudes it is not to be spiteful but to hide behind the defenses so they do not have to unveil their broken hearts and shame secrets. I think this author is trying to tell the readers to keep their priorities in order and live life as it was meant to be and let the petty things go.
Everyone in this story is like a family member and it is easy to connect with each one. It was like my uncle and aunt was whispering to me and sharing wisdom with this reader. It is filled with knowledge, love, hope and faith and mysteries we all ponder about.
This author broke down all those barriers by writing a touching soul wrenching story about trials in life and shows with faith anything is possible. The twists and life rituals of this wonderful family and their personal journey through heart ache to victory is very inspiration and has this reader thinking about returning back to her former faith and strive harder to release the human qualities of pride and ego; to connect more with a higher force which may be the answer to live on this planet and we should live as in Let It Be as in the Beatles song.
This book is a winner and has a message for all ages. I was joyfully taken hostage by the story and sad to be release. This reader definitely looks forward to read more enlightening stories from this writer. This choice will probably stay as my number one choice for 2012.
When a tragedy hits the Peaches Family they have to fend for themselves and became a close knit family. More calamities occur and they are lost in a personal tumult storm and experience events that were detrimental yet they are courageous, miraculous and the trails transform them all. Their father was as I was seeing my own father when alive; a man who would give his own shirt off his back to help his neighbor and kept his deeds quiet. His mantra of L.Y.N. is such a powerful tonic of unconditional love and teaches others to share. The theme of paying forward had this reader reaching for the tissue box.
The hidden poetry of the story was so familiar to this reader's life I felt as I was reliving some of my childhood experiences and was being pulled into a whirling pool of emotions, from love, anger, hatred and finally forgiveness. The writer has the gift of a master in explaining the secret of how pride, anger and hatred blocks the wondrous gifts that were meant to be cherish, and are lost in the rush of daily life of all business and some strangers and loved ones unleashing their selfish ego attitudes it is not to be spiteful but to hide behind the defenses so they do not have to unveil their broken hearts and shame secrets. I think this author is trying to tell the readers to keep their priorities in order and live life as it was meant to be and let the petty things go.
Everyone in this story is like a family member and it is easy to connect with each one. It was like my uncle and aunt was whispering to me and sharing wisdom with this reader. It is filled with knowledge, love, hope and faith and mysteries we all ponder about.
This author broke down all those barriers by writing a touching soul wrenching story about trials in life and shows with faith anything is possible. The twists and life rituals of this wonderful family and their personal journey through heart ache to victory is very inspiration and has this reader thinking about returning back to her former faith and strive harder to release the human qualities of pride and ego; to connect more with a higher force which may be the answer to live on this planet and we should live as in Let It Be as in the Beatles song.
This book is a winner and has a message for all ages. I was joyfully taken hostage by the story and sad to be release. This reader definitely looks forward to read more enlightening stories from this writer. This choice will probably stay as my number one choice for 2012.
March 23, 2012
Habit 2: Begin with the end in mind. - Stephen Covey, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
the five Peach siblings have just lost their father. orphaned, grieving and confused, the Peaches must hold on to each other if they wish to survive in a grown-up world.
author Larry Peterson's novel invites the reader to a nostalgic trip to the Bronx during the 1960s and to witness the events that transpired after the death of the Peach patriarch.
it was not difficult to feel for the children. i am an orphan myself and the eldest child too. i can relate well with Teddy, the eldest brother, as he gathers his wits about him now that he takes over his late father's role as head of the family. the circumstances and intensity may be different but the emotions he felt were real and familiar because i went through them at one point in my life.
the author vividly captured the actions and sentiments of the family and friends of the Peaches. he was able to populate his story with flesh and blood characters. as you read about them, you might recognize someone among your acquaintances, friends, relatives and family members. aside from Father Tim Sullivan, my two favorite ones are Dancer Peach and Beatrice Amon. Dancer's rebellious attitude and Beatrice's meddling ways provide the conflict which made the story more interesting to read.
i liked the way Mr. Peterson wove different scenarios and brought them all together especially the last six chapters.
there are religious themes evident throughout but they do not come across as preachy or overbearing. i think the underlying messages/reasons are more important than the Catholic rituals and beliefs that are mentioned.
i also love the fact that even if there were some drama involved, it was not too heavy. initially i found it a bit odd though that there was so much fun and laughter involved in some of the situations. as i continued reading, i understood later why it was so.
this book is simply written and beautifully told in a language that is accessible to all - even for middle grade readers. the message it brings is one filled with hope, faith, forgiveness and love.
everything and everyone happen for a reason and this book, in its own little way, explains to us how and why.
Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of The Priest and the Peaches from the publisher. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
the five Peach siblings have just lost their father. orphaned, grieving and confused, the Peaches must hold on to each other if they wish to survive in a grown-up world.
author Larry Peterson's novel invites the reader to a nostalgic trip to the Bronx during the 1960s and to witness the events that transpired after the death of the Peach patriarch.
it was not difficult to feel for the children. i am an orphan myself and the eldest child too. i can relate well with Teddy, the eldest brother, as he gathers his wits about him now that he takes over his late father's role as head of the family. the circumstances and intensity may be different but the emotions he felt were real and familiar because i went through them at one point in my life.
the author vividly captured the actions and sentiments of the family and friends of the Peaches. he was able to populate his story with flesh and blood characters. as you read about them, you might recognize someone among your acquaintances, friends, relatives and family members. aside from Father Tim Sullivan, my two favorite ones are Dancer Peach and Beatrice Amon. Dancer's rebellious attitude and Beatrice's meddling ways provide the conflict which made the story more interesting to read.
i liked the way Mr. Peterson wove different scenarios and brought them all together especially the last six chapters.
there are religious themes evident throughout but they do not come across as preachy or overbearing. i think the underlying messages/reasons are more important than the Catholic rituals and beliefs that are mentioned.
i also love the fact that even if there were some drama involved, it was not too heavy. initially i found it a bit odd though that there was so much fun and laughter involved in some of the situations. as i continued reading, i understood later why it was so.
this book is simply written and beautifully told in a language that is accessible to all - even for middle grade readers. the message it brings is one filled with hope, faith, forgiveness and love.
everything and everyone happen for a reason and this book, in its own little way, explains to us how and why.
Disclosure of Material Connection: i received a copy of The Priest and the Peaches from the publisher. i did not receive any payment in exchange for this review nor was i obligated to write a positive one. all opinions expressed here are entirely my own and may not necessarily agree with those of the author, the book's publisher and publicist or the readers of this review. this disclosure is in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255, Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
January 7, 2013
I must admit, The Priest and the Peaches is not usually the sort of book I like to read – given that my first taste is usually for Science-Fiction and Fantasy. However, that’s not to say that every so often I don’t venture out into other genres now and then, because you’re never sure what little gems you may find.
The Priest and the Peaches is one of those gems that I found by entering out of my comfort zone. The tale is a slice of life/coming of age drama that follows the life of the Peach family. Set in America in the sixties, the tale starts with the father of the story passing away. With no other parent to take care of them, teenagers Teddy and Joanie are somewhat forced into early adulthood, taking charge of their 3 younger brothers. The story follows them from the death of their father to them learning to live without him.
If there is one positive I can use to describe this book straight away it’s that it has heart. The crux of that comes from the religious motives that run through the novel. The key theme to the novel is L-Y-N (love your neighbour) and that runs throughout the lives of the children and the people that new the Peaches family. It’s refreshing to see religion displayed in a positive and caring outlook, rather than the harsh and brutal nature that seems to be prevalent in most fiction these days.
The characters are all brilliantly crafted so that you really do gain an emotional connection to them. You really do want this family to get through life and it is incredible the way these kids cope. It’s a true testament to the strength of family and it genuinely did move me a couple of times reading the turmoil that the kids had to go through sometimes.
I actually can’t find myself to find any fault with this novel – and if I did it would just be nitpicking. The story is heartfelt, emotionally moving, but also humorous when the kids get into all kinds of scrapes. And kudos to Mr Peterson for showing the positive side to religion as well. Whilst I myself am not religious, I do get sick of the way that religion is often viewed so negatively in fiction and the media – there are positives to religion and this is a good example. It’s an enjoyable story that both adults and younger readers will enjoy. It’s a tale about overcoming adversity and the unity of family. I am pleased that I decided to take a look outside of my usual reading tastes.
For me, The Priest and the Peaches gets a well deserved 5/5. Although, if I could, I would easily give it more than that!
The Priest and the Peaches is one of those gems that I found by entering out of my comfort zone. The tale is a slice of life/coming of age drama that follows the life of the Peach family. Set in America in the sixties, the tale starts with the father of the story passing away. With no other parent to take care of them, teenagers Teddy and Joanie are somewhat forced into early adulthood, taking charge of their 3 younger brothers. The story follows them from the death of their father to them learning to live without him.
If there is one positive I can use to describe this book straight away it’s that it has heart. The crux of that comes from the religious motives that run through the novel. The key theme to the novel is L-Y-N (love your neighbour) and that runs throughout the lives of the children and the people that new the Peaches family. It’s refreshing to see religion displayed in a positive and caring outlook, rather than the harsh and brutal nature that seems to be prevalent in most fiction these days.
The characters are all brilliantly crafted so that you really do gain an emotional connection to them. You really do want this family to get through life and it is incredible the way these kids cope. It’s a true testament to the strength of family and it genuinely did move me a couple of times reading the turmoil that the kids had to go through sometimes.
I actually can’t find myself to find any fault with this novel – and if I did it would just be nitpicking. The story is heartfelt, emotionally moving, but also humorous when the kids get into all kinds of scrapes. And kudos to Mr Peterson for showing the positive side to religion as well. Whilst I myself am not religious, I do get sick of the way that religion is often viewed so negatively in fiction and the media – there are positives to religion and this is a good example. It’s an enjoyable story that both adults and younger readers will enjoy. It’s a tale about overcoming adversity and the unity of family. I am pleased that I decided to take a look outside of my usual reading tastes.
For me, The Priest and the Peaches gets a well deserved 5/5. Although, if I could, I would easily give it more than that!
January 26, 2012
I received an ebook of The Priest and the Peaches in exchange for an honest review. Before I’d even finished the first chapter I had to Google it to check if the book was self-published. It wasn’t, and I balked. I’ve read self-published books of far superior quality–how could a professionally published and edited book be so bad? The grammatically incorrect title should have tipped me off. The family’s last name is Peach, not Peache. When pluralized it should be written as ‘Peachs,’ not ‘Peaches,’ which is how the fruit would be pluralized.
I got about one-quarter of the way through this book before I couldn’t force myself to read any more. The concept of The Priest and the Peaches isn’t a bad one, but it’s written so poorly that it was difficult to pay attention or care about what happened in the novel. Peterson crams too much exposition into the dialogue, which makes speech sound unnatural. He frequently uses the amateurish “By the way…” in dialogue to create unnatural segues between topics. Conversation lacks realistic flow and the characters are quickly reduced to talking heads, the puppets of the ill-concealed author.
Clumsy, often incorrect use of punctuation makes reading difficult. The biggest difficulty I had in reading it was inconsistent use of commas, which made the flow of sentences nearly indecipherable at times. I had to go back and reread a couple of paragraphs because I was convinced I’d missed the meaning entirely.
What finally made me give up, though, was a scene between the priest and the Peach children that centres mostly around theological discussion. The youngest children are too young to really follow the conversation, and so it is carried on mostly by the priest and the teenage Peachs. Most of The Priest and the Peaches is set up to facilitate sympathy for the teen Peachs, and the same is expected in this scene. The problem is, these near-adult characters receive Sunday school-level lessons from their priest. He encourages them to consider ways of thinking and perceiving that most people encounter between first and fourth grades. It’s an insult to the reader’s intelligence to think that characters in their late teens and, by extension, the audience, need to hear such simple philosophy to feel comfort.
Don’t waste your time with this one. It should have undergone much more rigorous editing before publication.
I got about one-quarter of the way through this book before I couldn’t force myself to read any more. The concept of The Priest and the Peaches isn’t a bad one, but it’s written so poorly that it was difficult to pay attention or care about what happened in the novel. Peterson crams too much exposition into the dialogue, which makes speech sound unnatural. He frequently uses the amateurish “By the way…” in dialogue to create unnatural segues between topics. Conversation lacks realistic flow and the characters are quickly reduced to talking heads, the puppets of the ill-concealed author.
Clumsy, often incorrect use of punctuation makes reading difficult. The biggest difficulty I had in reading it was inconsistent use of commas, which made the flow of sentences nearly indecipherable at times. I had to go back and reread a couple of paragraphs because I was convinced I’d missed the meaning entirely.
What finally made me give up, though, was a scene between the priest and the Peach children that centres mostly around theological discussion. The youngest children are too young to really follow the conversation, and so it is carried on mostly by the priest and the teenage Peachs. Most of The Priest and the Peaches is set up to facilitate sympathy for the teen Peachs, and the same is expected in this scene. The problem is, these near-adult characters receive Sunday school-level lessons from their priest. He encourages them to consider ways of thinking and perceiving that most people encounter between first and fourth grades. It’s an insult to the reader’s intelligence to think that characters in their late teens and, by extension, the audience, need to hear such simple philosophy to feel comfort.
Don’t waste your time with this one. It should have undergone much more rigorous editing before publication.
March 5, 2012
A priest and peaches? Now that’s a title that begs to be read. All sorts of images ran through my head. A priest that enjoys eating peaches? A priest that has some sort of incident with peaches? Hum. I had to find out, and I’m so glad I did.
The Priest and the Peaches, by Author Larry Peterson, is not quite like any other book I’ve read, and I’ve read many books. The Priest is a priest, Father Sullivan, but the Peaches are a family, made up of Pops, Joanie, Teddy, Dancer (James), Beeker (Robert) and Joey. Their mother is deceased, and their father, Pops, soon will be. Interesting titles with each chapter give the reader a hint at what might happen in that chapter. When Pops dies, and the Peach children are left orphans, their lives become one catastrophe after another. Teddy, 18, and Joanie, 16, do their best to provide for their younger siblings. But Murphy’s law seems to take control. What can go wrong will go wrong. The young people learn fast that being an adult carries with it responsibilities and is not an easy task. Humor spread throughout the story keeps a light touch to the story, even though the children are suffering from the loss of their father.
The author, however, does a lot of telling, rather than letting the characters show their emotions through action and dialogue. At times, it pulled me out of the scene. I often wanted to stay with the children to see how they would deal with each situation that arose, rather than being given information about another character. One point of view character, preferably Teddy since this is a young adult novel, would have worked better, I think. That said, I enjoyed the novel. The children were believable, not perfect, getting into trouble like normal kids do. I could feel their pain even when they were laughing and trying to cope with what life dealt them. The novel The Priest and the Peaches will stay with you a long time after reading the last page. And the story of the Peach children may make you appreciate your family a little more.
EBook courtesy of Tribute Books
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The Priest and the Peaches, by Author Larry Peterson, is not quite like any other book I’ve read, and I’ve read many books. The Priest is a priest, Father Sullivan, but the Peaches are a family, made up of Pops, Joanie, Teddy, Dancer (James), Beeker (Robert) and Joey. Their mother is deceased, and their father, Pops, soon will be. Interesting titles with each chapter give the reader a hint at what might happen in that chapter. When Pops dies, and the Peach children are left orphans, their lives become one catastrophe after another. Teddy, 18, and Joanie, 16, do their best to provide for their younger siblings. But Murphy’s law seems to take control. What can go wrong will go wrong. The young people learn fast that being an adult carries with it responsibilities and is not an easy task. Humor spread throughout the story keeps a light touch to the story, even though the children are suffering from the loss of their father.
The author, however, does a lot of telling, rather than letting the characters show their emotions through action and dialogue. At times, it pulled me out of the scene. I often wanted to stay with the children to see how they would deal with each situation that arose, rather than being given information about another character. One point of view character, preferably Teddy since this is a young adult novel, would have worked better, I think. That said, I enjoyed the novel. The children were believable, not perfect, getting into trouble like normal kids do. I could feel their pain even when they were laughing and trying to cope with what life dealt them. The novel The Priest and the Peaches will stay with you a long time after reading the last page. And the story of the Peach children may make you appreciate your family a little more.
EBook courtesy of Tribute Books
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February 12, 2012
The Priest and the Peaches is about the five newly orphaned Peach kids (only one of them is 18, the rest are still minors). Right away you think this is going to be a sad story, and while some parts are, The Priest and the Peaches is also really heartwarming and funny!
After their father died, eighteen year old Teddy and his seventeen year old sister, Joanie are forced to become adults quickly and take care of their three younger brothers-Dancer, Beeker and Joey. While planning their father's funeral, and trying to get everything in order, they realize their father owed a lot of money. Teddy has to figure out how to pay for three months worth of rent, electric, and gas. I really liked Teddy. He was a fantastic older brother and did right by his brothers and sister. He was able to hold everyone together, and he never complained. He was very admirable.
The other characters were also great! The Peach children are hilarious and their father's friends are definitely an interesting set of characters!
While I am not of fan of religious books and the power of God, I really liked how the Peaches religious views were incorporated into the story. They believed that their father was watching them from heaven and helping them by giving them small miracles.
As I said earlier, The Priest and the Peaches was also very funny. So many times I found my self laughing out loud at some of things the Peaches' said. And that funeral? That funeral was one of the most exciting and crazy funerals I have ever heard read about.
This story really is about family. It had a wonderful message and it was just all around a great book to read. I read it in two settings. Everything flowed very nicely and the ending was beautiful!
I would highly recommend The Priest and the Peaches. It is a feel good story, and sometimes you need a story like that!
After their father died, eighteen year old Teddy and his seventeen year old sister, Joanie are forced to become adults quickly and take care of their three younger brothers-Dancer, Beeker and Joey. While planning their father's funeral, and trying to get everything in order, they realize their father owed a lot of money. Teddy has to figure out how to pay for three months worth of rent, electric, and gas. I really liked Teddy. He was a fantastic older brother and did right by his brothers and sister. He was able to hold everyone together, and he never complained. He was very admirable.
The other characters were also great! The Peach children are hilarious and their father's friends are definitely an interesting set of characters!
While I am not of fan of religious books and the power of God, I really liked how the Peaches religious views were incorporated into the story. They believed that their father was watching them from heaven and helping them by giving them small miracles.
As I said earlier, The Priest and the Peaches was also very funny. So many times I found my self laughing out loud at some of things the Peaches' said. And that funeral? That funeral was one of the most exciting and crazy funerals I have ever heard read about.
This story really is about family. It had a wonderful message and it was just all around a great book to read. I read it in two settings. Everything flowed very nicely and the ending was beautiful!
I would highly recommend The Priest and the Peaches. It is a feel good story, and sometimes you need a story like that!
March 7, 2012
The Priest and the Peaches
I was given an ebook copy to do a review.
When you lose your family, is there any hope left in the world? The Peach family experienced the lose of the last adult figure, the father of five children. Teddy at the ripe young age of 18 is now the head of the family as the children range from 18 to 6. The author shows the journey the family goes through as they are laying their father to rest and try to find stable ground to start over. The story was not quite what I was expecting; I thought by the description that the book would show more bonding between the Priest and the struggles of setting forth their new lives. The author though spent most of the book with the funeral; I’m not Catholic so I don’t know if all of the details were true to base. The book I felt was a little more faith base too then I’m use to, at parts it seemed fitting because there was a lose in the family, but at times it almost seemed too forced upon to make a point. I kind of wish there were a few more dialogue tags since there were so many characters so the reader knew more who was talking. Sarah, Teddy’s girlfriend and rock if the author was going to bring up her bad home life I kind of wish he had developed it a little more or that it had more of a purpose if he was going to bring it up. The ending lastly just seemed rushed to finish.
That being said even though this book wasn’t exactly my cup of tea if you are usually into faith based readings this is your book. If you are looking for a reading where you are looking for the little miracles in life when you are down on your luck, then this is the book for you. Also the time difference was different to read, kind of threw me off how young some of the characters were and they were saying that they were going to marry a character, that the parents were encouraging it. To me, it kind of dragged out…
I was given an ebook copy to do a review.
When you lose your family, is there any hope left in the world? The Peach family experienced the lose of the last adult figure, the father of five children. Teddy at the ripe young age of 18 is now the head of the family as the children range from 18 to 6. The author shows the journey the family goes through as they are laying their father to rest and try to find stable ground to start over. The story was not quite what I was expecting; I thought by the description that the book would show more bonding between the Priest and the struggles of setting forth their new lives. The author though spent most of the book with the funeral; I’m not Catholic so I don’t know if all of the details were true to base. The book I felt was a little more faith base too then I’m use to, at parts it seemed fitting because there was a lose in the family, but at times it almost seemed too forced upon to make a point. I kind of wish there were a few more dialogue tags since there were so many characters so the reader knew more who was talking. Sarah, Teddy’s girlfriend and rock if the author was going to bring up her bad home life I kind of wish he had developed it a little more or that it had more of a purpose if he was going to bring it up. The ending lastly just seemed rushed to finish.
That being said even though this book wasn’t exactly my cup of tea if you are usually into faith based readings this is your book. If you are looking for a reading where you are looking for the little miracles in life when you are down on your luck, then this is the book for you. Also the time difference was different to read, kind of threw me off how young some of the characters were and they were saying that they were going to marry a character, that the parents were encouraging it. To me, it kind of dragged out…
February 10, 2012
The Priest and the Peaches is the debut young adult historical e-book released by Tribute Books and authored by Larry Peterson. This is a moving story of one family’s life turned upside down by the sudden and unexpected death of their father. In addition to Peterson’s keen eye for detail, he provides readers a good glimpse into life in the Bronx in the mid-60’s. What I feel the author excelled in is how the characters evolved throughout the story. I was glad to see that not everyone had a change of heart, which kept the story real.
The book has an excellent message of how faith and family play a significant role in our lives. It also shares the message of forgiveness and second chances. What I truly enjoyed is how the story showed that kids often don’t know everything about their parents and the impact they have on other people. The Peach kids and the readers learn that Pops is a lot more than meets the eye.
I didn’t, however, care for the third person omniscient point of view. This book has a strong narrator, and as such, it was harder to get inside the characters’ heads than if the book was told from a different POV. Sometimes the characters sounded the same to me, and I didn’t like how the narrator would step outside of the present story to mention how things would play out in the future. I felt the book would have been stronger and moved more swiftly if told perhaps from Teddy’s point of view. Teddy is the oldest of the Peach kids and is now responsible, along with his seventeen-year-old sister, Joanie to care for their three younger brothers.
The Priest and The Peaches by Larry Peterson is a story you won’t soon forget. It inspires with its excellent messages. It will touch your heart and even make you laugh at times. I’m glad to hear the author is working on a sequel.
The book has an excellent message of how faith and family play a significant role in our lives. It also shares the message of forgiveness and second chances. What I truly enjoyed is how the story showed that kids often don’t know everything about their parents and the impact they have on other people. The Peach kids and the readers learn that Pops is a lot more than meets the eye.
I didn’t, however, care for the third person omniscient point of view. This book has a strong narrator, and as such, it was harder to get inside the characters’ heads than if the book was told from a different POV. Sometimes the characters sounded the same to me, and I didn’t like how the narrator would step outside of the present story to mention how things would play out in the future. I felt the book would have been stronger and moved more swiftly if told perhaps from Teddy’s point of view. Teddy is the oldest of the Peach kids and is now responsible, along with his seventeen-year-old sister, Joanie to care for their three younger brothers.
The Priest and The Peaches by Larry Peterson is a story you won’t soon forget. It inspires with its excellent messages. It will touch your heart and even make you laugh at times. I’m glad to hear the author is working on a sequel.
June 4, 2012
Yimey knew the secret to life. He made sure his family and friends did, too. Even when the love of his life died, he kept the faith. But then, Yimey died and his five children were left to fend for themselves – orphans in a grown up world.
Teddy and his sister, Joanie were now the adults of the house, taking care of the everyday happenings of a family. Their three younger siblings were more than handful. With work to attend, and high school exams to complete, Teddy and Joanie tried hard to fill the enormous shoes their parents left behind.
There were those, however, who did not agree with five children living in an apartment without any adult supervision. Orphans could not raise orphans. Just days after they buried their father, the “adults” went back to work, leaving the younger ones at home. Catastrophic events led the three young children to be taken into custody by the police, and a call made to Child Protection Services. They had lost their mother and father, and now they were about to lose each other. The only way out was through a dead man’s secret to life.
Author, Larry Peterson, uses loving humour to guide his readers through a novel of heartache. He writes with a message to us all, one that shows the true worth of love for thy neighbour. The Priest And The Peaches will leave you with feeling of warmth after days spent in the cold, bleakness of reality. This is a story worth reading and recommending to family, friends and neighbours. The secret to life is worth sharing, right Yimey?
Lee-Ann Graff-Vinson is the author of ‘Georgia’s Smile’, ‘Love’s Trust’, ‘Callie’s Fate’, and her most recent release – ‘Love And Liberty’ (now also available in print). Also just recently released, ‘Queen Emily’s Enchanted Kingdom – Sugarland’, first in the series of children’s picture books (available in kindle and print).
Teddy and his sister, Joanie were now the adults of the house, taking care of the everyday happenings of a family. Their three younger siblings were more than handful. With work to attend, and high school exams to complete, Teddy and Joanie tried hard to fill the enormous shoes their parents left behind.
There were those, however, who did not agree with five children living in an apartment without any adult supervision. Orphans could not raise orphans. Just days after they buried their father, the “adults” went back to work, leaving the younger ones at home. Catastrophic events led the three young children to be taken into custody by the police, and a call made to Child Protection Services. They had lost their mother and father, and now they were about to lose each other. The only way out was through a dead man’s secret to life.
Author, Larry Peterson, uses loving humour to guide his readers through a novel of heartache. He writes with a message to us all, one that shows the true worth of love for thy neighbour. The Priest And The Peaches will leave you with feeling of warmth after days spent in the cold, bleakness of reality. This is a story worth reading and recommending to family, friends and neighbours. The secret to life is worth sharing, right Yimey?
Lee-Ann Graff-Vinson is the author of ‘Georgia’s Smile’, ‘Love’s Trust’, ‘Callie’s Fate’, and her most recent release – ‘Love And Liberty’ (now also available in print). Also just recently released, ‘Queen Emily’s Enchanted Kingdom – Sugarland’, first in the series of children’s picture books (available in kindle and print).
February 3, 2012
I could not imagine being an eighteen year old with my life ahead of me and suddenly my life is changed drastically. Teddy must find a way to take care of his siblings after their father dies. He does the best he can. The neighbor downstairs is causing problems for Teddy. He needs help so he turns to Father Tim Sullivan. Help comes in many forms including guidance in matters of everyday life. There are moral lessons to be learned seasoned with a touch of Christianity. There were pats where I just cracked up, like the boys jumping on the bed and pretending to be super-heroes. I think the reason I loved this so much was because I could relate to it so much. I remember jumping on our bed with the wire springs and having it collapse on us. I also remember my mom trudging up the steps to reprimand us. I remember tying scarves around my neck and pretending to be mighty mouse as I jumped off our back steps. When my mother was injured in a car accident and spent a month in the hospital in traction, my father put me in charge of my younger sisters aged 11 and 7. I was only 13 years old. I had to cook breakfast and get us ready for school, take care of my normal chores on our farm, help with homework, then fix dinner and take care of the dishes. It was tough. I could relate also because my experiences took place around the same time period.
I felt Teddy's burdens as he tried to hold it all together. I felt his stress and heartache. This was one of those books that had you laughing one minute and then had your heart being squished. This is a young adult book, but I am telling you that adults will enjoy this book just as much. I definitely recommend it to my friends and anyone else that loves historical fiction.
I felt Teddy's burdens as he tried to hold it all together. I felt his stress and heartache. This was one of those books that had you laughing one minute and then had your heart being squished. This is a young adult book, but I am telling you that adults will enjoy this book just as much. I definitely recommend it to my friends and anyone else that loves historical fiction.
February 14, 2012
This book is more than a story to be read... it holds lessons on life, love and happiness that we could all stand to revisit. What I found amazing as I read the story, only covers one week in the life of the Peach children. That one week, seven measly days, just so happened to be kicked off with the untimely death of a father they came to realize they barely knew.
I like to consider myself a good Christian, but books like The Priest and the Peaches that have significant religious themes often make me uncomfortable. To be honest, I briefly thought of declining the request for a review. While the religious aspects of the story did have me squirming in my seat and uncomfortable, I am very glad I read this book. I not only learned about the emotional roller coaster the Peach children road the seven days just after their father passed, I learned a lot about myself.
I learned I need to take a deep breath and try to not let my pride get in the way, I learned that everything and I mean everything happens for a reason. Don't get me wrong, I sort of knew these things about myself already but something about the Peach children and the other characters that populate their world has moved me in such a way that I can't exactly explain.
I challenge you to read this book, I challenge you to not learn that something that will at least have you thinking for a second longer in the future. I dare you to look inside yourself and really think about whether you might misjudge a character in your life like Peach children were misjudged (and the people the Peach children misjudged). I challenge you to do more than acknowledge your neighbor, I challenge you to L-Y-N. Want to know exactly what I am talking about? Read the book.
I like to consider myself a good Christian, but books like The Priest and the Peaches that have significant religious themes often make me uncomfortable. To be honest, I briefly thought of declining the request for a review. While the religious aspects of the story did have me squirming in my seat and uncomfortable, I am very glad I read this book. I not only learned about the emotional roller coaster the Peach children road the seven days just after their father passed, I learned a lot about myself.
I learned I need to take a deep breath and try to not let my pride get in the way, I learned that everything and I mean everything happens for a reason. Don't get me wrong, I sort of knew these things about myself already but something about the Peach children and the other characters that populate their world has moved me in such a way that I can't exactly explain.
I challenge you to read this book, I challenge you to not learn that something that will at least have you thinking for a second longer in the future. I dare you to look inside yourself and really think about whether you might misjudge a character in your life like Peach children were misjudged (and the people the Peach children misjudged). I challenge you to do more than acknowledge your neighbor, I challenge you to L-Y-N. Want to know exactly what I am talking about? Read the book.
July 2, 2012
What immediately drew me to this story was the fact that it's about kids who are having to grow up quickly and basically navigate through adulthood on a fast track. The Peach children immediately feel like real characters and within the first ten pages you are rooting for them and want them to do well.
Though some parts of the story I feel probably could have been taken out, I really enjoyed this book and sailed through it fairly quickly. The Peach family kind of reminds me of my mom and her brothers- who though they weren't dealing with the death of both parents, really had to band together as a family out of necessity. The daughter, Joanie, definitely reminds me of my mom having to care for her brothers and basically run a household long before she really knows how to. I immediately felt bad for the younger brothers and could really sympathize with the fact that they have lost both parents while they are so young and how the uncertainty of what to do or what was going to happen would be terrifying.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would certainly recommend it if you are looking for an endearing but quick read. The story really only goes through the first days of them losing their father (the mother died previously) but it's a lot of story in such a short span. And you are left wishing you could do more for the fictional family and hope for the best for them.
This review was done for Tribute Books, and I suggest you check them out if you are looking for some new reading material. You can also check them out their Facebook or Twitter. Larry also has a blog, Facebook and Twitter that you can check out too. Fun fact about Larry- he apparently lives in Pinellas Park, Florida just a little ways from where I grew up and lived for a few years.
Though some parts of the story I feel probably could have been taken out, I really enjoyed this book and sailed through it fairly quickly. The Peach family kind of reminds me of my mom and her brothers- who though they weren't dealing with the death of both parents, really had to band together as a family out of necessity. The daughter, Joanie, definitely reminds me of my mom having to care for her brothers and basically run a household long before she really knows how to. I immediately felt bad for the younger brothers and could really sympathize with the fact that they have lost both parents while they are so young and how the uncertainty of what to do or what was going to happen would be terrifying.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and would certainly recommend it if you are looking for an endearing but quick read. The story really only goes through the first days of them losing their father (the mother died previously) but it's a lot of story in such a short span. And you are left wishing you could do more for the fictional family and hope for the best for them.
This review was done for Tribute Books, and I suggest you check them out if you are looking for some new reading material. You can also check them out their Facebook or Twitter. Larry also has a blog, Facebook and Twitter that you can check out too. Fun fact about Larry- he apparently lives in Pinellas Park, Florida just a little ways from where I grew up and lived for a few years.
March 10, 2012
This was a really moving and enlightening read. It falls into the YA Christian catagory. I was surprised that the characters were Catholic and they were portrayed as good Catholics. That doesn't happen often in fiction.
The story involves the Peach family who have just lost their father. Father Sullivan is the parish priest at St Anne's who is trying to help them through their grief. I wish there were priests like Father Sullivan for everyone.
Larry Peterson writes the Catholic priest the way we all imagine that they should be, flawed and human and yet full of God's word and answers to the tough questions. He's a priest you want in your corner.
The 5 orphan Peaches are so wonderful. The two oldest, Joannie and Teddy are trying their best to be parents in the face of a lot of adversity. They live in the Bronx and there's not a lot of money going around, and Pops didn't leave them with much to go on.
This book is about family, faith and sticking together, something you don't see much of today. I love how religion plays a huge part in their lives, especially in their deceased father's life. It will have you saying L.Y.N to everyone (Love Your Neighbor). The Catholic faith is a huge part of the story, but it isn't shoved down the readers throat as the best religion. It is simply the religion of the Peach family.
The family goes through a lot in the week that we read about; the loss of a parent, money difficulties, coping difficulties and illnesses. For most it would be a lot to handle but when they put their trust in God and friends and family help, they survive.
This is a sad, but beautiful story. One I recommend highly to anyone looking for a good read.
The story involves the Peach family who have just lost their father. Father Sullivan is the parish priest at St Anne's who is trying to help them through their grief. I wish there were priests like Father Sullivan for everyone.
Larry Peterson writes the Catholic priest the way we all imagine that they should be, flawed and human and yet full of God's word and answers to the tough questions. He's a priest you want in your corner.
The 5 orphan Peaches are so wonderful. The two oldest, Joannie and Teddy are trying their best to be parents in the face of a lot of adversity. They live in the Bronx and there's not a lot of money going around, and Pops didn't leave them with much to go on.
This book is about family, faith and sticking together, something you don't see much of today. I love how religion plays a huge part in their lives, especially in their deceased father's life. It will have you saying L.Y.N to everyone (Love Your Neighbor). The Catholic faith is a huge part of the story, but it isn't shoved down the readers throat as the best religion. It is simply the religion of the Peach family.
The family goes through a lot in the week that we read about; the loss of a parent, money difficulties, coping difficulties and illnesses. For most it would be a lot to handle but when they put their trust in God and friends and family help, they survive.
This is a sad, but beautiful story. One I recommend highly to anyone looking for a good read.
March 19, 2012
Description:
After the unexpected death of their father, the Peach children - Teddy, Joanie, Dancer, Beeker and Joey, (now orphans), must find a way to stay together, bury their father, and pay off his debts before they lose everything. [Christian Historical Fiction set in 1960's Bronx]
Review:
The Priest and the Peaches is a genuinely heartwarming story about growing up, dealing with grief, keeping family together, loving your neighbors, and having faith in God! When I started reading, I knew that I wouldn't be able to put it down; most of the characters are so lively and well-written that they could be alive in the next room. I particularly enjoy reading about Teddy, his personality, and all the new responsibilities he takes on to protect his siblings. The younger characters are also characterized well and seem realistic. The setting is very three-dimensional, full of detail, and conveys the time-period nicely. The Catholic/religious sections are not over-bearing or boring. The story-line itself is quite interesting and emotional, following the Peach's through the seven days after their father's death, including the funeral - one of my favorite parts. Although I did find a few grammatical/ punctuation errors and some dialogue issues, I still find the book well-written, brimming with innocent humor, and worth the read. I think young adults will really enjoy Larry Peterson's writing style and humor in this short and uplifting/optimistic read.
Rating: Bounty's Out (3.75/5)
*** I received this book from the author (Tribute Books) in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
After the unexpected death of their father, the Peach children - Teddy, Joanie, Dancer, Beeker and Joey, (now orphans), must find a way to stay together, bury their father, and pay off his debts before they lose everything. [Christian Historical Fiction set in 1960's Bronx]
Review:
The Priest and the Peaches is a genuinely heartwarming story about growing up, dealing with grief, keeping family together, loving your neighbors, and having faith in God! When I started reading, I knew that I wouldn't be able to put it down; most of the characters are so lively and well-written that they could be alive in the next room. I particularly enjoy reading about Teddy, his personality, and all the new responsibilities he takes on to protect his siblings. The younger characters are also characterized well and seem realistic. The setting is very three-dimensional, full of detail, and conveys the time-period nicely. The Catholic/religious sections are not over-bearing or boring. The story-line itself is quite interesting and emotional, following the Peach's through the seven days after their father's death, including the funeral - one of my favorite parts. Although I did find a few grammatical/ punctuation errors and some dialogue issues, I still find the book well-written, brimming with innocent humor, and worth the read. I think young adults will really enjoy Larry Peterson's writing style and humor in this short and uplifting/optimistic read.
Rating: Bounty's Out (3.75/5)
*** I received this book from the author (Tribute Books) in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.
February 22, 2012
Reviewed By~Valerie
Review Copy Provided By~Publisher
L-Y-N. It’s the last thing the dying father wants his children to know.
This story had me hooked from the beginning. The writing style drew me in and I felt like I was there with the characters as they suffered tremendous loss and adversity. After losing their mother, then their grandmother, the five Peach children then lose their father, seemingly overnight. Never overcoming the grief of losing his wife, their father wasn’t around much and could barely provide for their basic needs. What would happen to the children now?
The cast of characters in this book were rich, diverse, and a real treasure. From the parish priest who offers the kids guidance without sounding overly “preachy,” to the nosy neighbor downstairs to the community members rallying and surrounding the kids, I was caught up in the seven day span the book covers. I laughed, I cried, and I wanted to know more when the last page was finished. It’s just one of those stories where the characters enter your heart and will never leave.
As a side note, the tone of this story had a nice balance of religious references and overtones without being condescending in anyway and was a pleasant surprise. I do not feel it would be offensive to anyone and I would definitely recommend it.
Review Copy Provided By~Publisher
L-Y-N. It’s the last thing the dying father wants his children to know.
This story had me hooked from the beginning. The writing style drew me in and I felt like I was there with the characters as they suffered tremendous loss and adversity. After losing their mother, then their grandmother, the five Peach children then lose their father, seemingly overnight. Never overcoming the grief of losing his wife, their father wasn’t around much and could barely provide for their basic needs. What would happen to the children now?
The cast of characters in this book were rich, diverse, and a real treasure. From the parish priest who offers the kids guidance without sounding overly “preachy,” to the nosy neighbor downstairs to the community members rallying and surrounding the kids, I was caught up in the seven day span the book covers. I laughed, I cried, and I wanted to know more when the last page was finished. It’s just one of those stories where the characters enter your heart and will never leave.
As a side note, the tone of this story had a nice balance of religious references and overtones without being condescending in anyway and was a pleasant surprise. I do not feel it would be offensive to anyone and I would definitely recommend it.
March 9, 2012
"The Priest and The Peaches" is a book about a family of 5 children who lost their mother a few years prior and who lose their father only a few pages into the book. It's a heartwarming story of the strength of the children in the face of adversity. The book spans a short period of time, only about 7 days, and is jam packed with the day-to-day life of the children while they try to cope with the loss and deal with the future, including the funeral.
The book is told from the view of Catholisism, a religion I don't really relate to. It wasn't overpowering and I wasn't uncomfortable reading it. The book basically boils down to L-Y-N, which a concept threaded throughout the entire novel. L-Y-N is "Love Your Neighbor" and a belief that the Priest and The Peaches hold dearly.
The book was a quick and easy read. I found that most everything flowed well together and the characters were likable in the roles that they played. Everyone has to deal with death at some point in their lives and this novel explores that in-depth. The end was fantastic and shows how believing in God (regardless of your religious beliefs) can cause chains-of-events that are positive. There is a sense of community closeness that is inspiring and uplifting.
High praise for The Priest and The Peaches!
The book is told from the view of Catholisism, a religion I don't really relate to. It wasn't overpowering and I wasn't uncomfortable reading it. The book basically boils down to L-Y-N, which a concept threaded throughout the entire novel. L-Y-N is "Love Your Neighbor" and a belief that the Priest and The Peaches hold dearly.
The book was a quick and easy read. I found that most everything flowed well together and the characters were likable in the roles that they played. Everyone has to deal with death at some point in their lives and this novel explores that in-depth. The end was fantastic and shows how believing in God (regardless of your religious beliefs) can cause chains-of-events that are positive. There is a sense of community closeness that is inspiring and uplifting.
High praise for The Priest and The Peaches!
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