J. Belinda Yandell
Paperback | Pages: 150 pages Rating: 3.96 | 1045 Users | 325 Reviews
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| Original Title: | Small Change: The Secret Life of Penny Burford |
| ISBN: | 1581824149 (ISBN13: 9781581824148) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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"It's not what you have but what you do with it that counts." This is the story of how that philosophy worked out in the life of Penny Buford, an ordinary housewife who leaves an extraordinary legacy.Yandell's Small Change is about a devoted housewife, Penny Burford, who scoops up her husband Roy's loose change and eventually puts together a substantial bank account. She uses the money for secret charities, of which the phlegmatic Roy learns only upon Penny's death. Why Penny did what she did the way she did it then becomes the story, and the reader must return to Roy and Penny's childhoods to understand it fully. Yandell is sentimental but not syrupy: Roy and Penny's marriage is realistically drawn, and the points she makes about the nature of charity are well taken.
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Itemize Regarding Books Small Change: The Secret Life of Penny Burford
| Title | : | Small Change: The Secret Life of Penny Burford |
| Author | : | J. Belinda Yandell |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 150 pages |
| Published | : | September 1st 2004 by Cumberland House Publishing (first published January 31st 2001) |
| Categories | : | Fiction. Holiday. Christmas. Inspirational |
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Ratings: 3.96 From 1045 Users | 325 ReviewsCommentary Regarding Books Small Change: The Secret Life of Penny Burford
This book is a story that shows you can make a difference in your life (and after) even if at first glance it seems unlikely or difficult to do. I was sad for her lack of real communication in her marriage, but also recognize that it may be a way of life for many and that she found a way to communicate with her husband when he may be more likely to be effected. So even though my book club friend found it less than "a good read", I enjoyed it. ha ha just kiddin'Genre: life lessons, the secret life of married couples, little things matterSummary: Penny Burford is a preacher's daughter who married a proud man from a very poor background. One day, she decides to do something with the coins she finds around the house.Response: This is the choice for book club this month. I was willing to read it for that sake alone, but I got caught up in the story. It's a sweet story and the characters become very real. At first, I was worried that it was going to be
A simple, short story about an ordinary housewife who leaves an extraordinary legacy. It depicts the true spirit of caring for others and the long-lasting effects of poverty on an individual. A must read!
I love this book. I love the happy end, and that it makes me cry, and that she actually takes what bothers her and uses it. I love that she uses something that makes her feel hugely guilty to help others in a way that doesn't diminish them.
Fast read, feel-good book with the message little things can make a wonderful difference and difference life is about as good as what you do with.
"It's what you do with it that counts."The story of Penny Burford is a testament to the fact that "through small and simple things are great things brought to pass". Penny collects the change her husband, Roy, leaves around the house. The amount of good that she is able to do with those handfuls of coins is inspiring. Interesting view of Charity.Though it was a sweet story, quick and easy to read, I found it to be terribly sad. Roy is a hard and proud man, who didn't know his wife. After 40
My mom gave me this book at Thanksgiving, it was a fun book to read before Christmas-easy and quick to get through. A great reminder about the importance of serving others and saving your pennies!! :)
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