The Millionaire and the Scrublady, and Other Parables

by William Eleazar Barton

Book Overview

A grandfather gently persuades a reluctant little boy to wash both hands. A wise woman draws upon her knowledge of baking to teach an important lesson about life's empty places. A millionaire tumbles... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0310396514
• ISBN13: 9780310396512
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: Broadmoor
• Length: 194 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Everyday parables

This is a wonderful book. I have read it at least 4 times over the past few years. Heartwarming stories that underscore values.

From a Student's Perspective

I am currently a student of Dr. Garth Rosell (the editor), and he begins each class period with a story from this book. Not only does it help us to ease into another day's studies, but it also reminds us to keep the right perspective on our lives. I absolutely adore these stories -- the archaic language used in the book actually adds a sense of grandeur to the otherwise simple tales, and has charmed me from the first sentence. I would highly recommend this book for pastors, teachers, and anyone who needs a short, lively pick-me-up during the day.

Out of Print? Read On

This is probably my second favorite book of all time. (The Bible is #1.) My husband and mother love it too. A collection of funny, touch your heart, wise short stories that were originally written for a newspaper column. A great gift for your pastor and friends. Most of these stories have been published under the two titles: The Millionaire and the Scrublady and Parables of a Country Parson.

Parables of a Country Parson

Savored this book. Came here looking to see if there is another, but alak and alas, it does not look like there is.

Heart-warming stories with a real punch

William Barton took everyday incidents from his own life and wrote about them with warmth and wit. He used mock Elizabethian language to create an atmosphere all his own. He was Safed the Sage, his wife was Keturah, and his grand daughter the daughter of the daughter of Keturah. These three characters appear regularly in the pithy little stories. Barton was meditaiting on life from a Christian perspective. He is never preachy but writes with real insight. These stories can be read aloud or silently over and over again. The book makes a wonderful gift, especially for those who are not great readers.