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Jayber Crow is orphaned and institutionalized in a children's home early in life. He thinks about becoming a preacher, but instead he returns to his hometown and becomes a barber. Jayber reflects upon all the events of his life, and comes to some wise conclusions.
This book will probably be on my list of favorite books of the year. I adore Jayber Crow and his town and his friends in the town.
Some of my favorite passages:
Telling a story is like reaching into a granary full of wheat and drawing ou ...more
This book will probably be on my list of favorite books of the year. I adore Jayber Crow and his town and his friends in the town.
Some of my favorite passages:
Telling a story is like reaching into a granary full of wheat and drawing ou ...more
Mar 15, 2025
Missyjohnson1
marked it as to-read
