The stories here take place in life's everyday settings: a coffee shop where a small miracle occurs, a local garage where a brother's loyalty is tested, a pizza parlor where a family's sense of faith is renewed, a backyard that offers a new view of home. The book is filled with moments that show how even the simplest events illuminate our lives. In the 1950s a lonely aunt teaches young Skoyles how to escort a lady, and in so doing, allows herself to experience a new part of the world as well. His six-year-old son's crayon drawing reveals a wisdom only innocence can bring, and teaches Skoyles one of the most important lessons in a parent's life. A prize-winning, 112-pound pumpkin, grown with a little faith and a lot of luck in his backyard, leaves Skoyles with the curious dilemma of how to move the behemoth. Written with humor, affection, and insight, The Smoky Mountain Cage Bird Society is both entertaining and inspirational. It speaks with a warmth and wisdom that renews our delight and awe at the commonplace wonders of life.
- ISBN10 1568361815
- ISBN13 9781568361819
- Publish Date February 1998
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 November 2003
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Kodansha America, Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 192
- Language English