The Minister's Husband: A Memoir of Family, Fathering, and Keeping Faith While Out at Sea

Bill Eville's life changes when his wife Cathlin takes a job as the first female pastor of a 350-year-old church on Martha's Vineyard, leading him to discover what it means to be a writer, father, and minister's husband. The book is poignant and funny, filled with faith, struggle, and light.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 29 June 2023
Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher Inc

Since he was a young boy, Bill Eville had two burning desires in life: to become a writer and a father. Being a minister's husband was not something he had ever envisioned, as he had left the church as a teenager when his parents stopped forcing him to attend services every Sunday. However, his life took an unexpected turn when his wife, Cathlin, accepted a job as the first female pastor of a 350-year-old church on Martha's Vineyard, the island that had been home to generations of his ancestors. With their two young children in tow, the couple embarked on a new life eight miles out at sea.

As readers delve into the pages of "Washed Ashore," they witness Eville's transformative journey from a stay-at-home dad to a newspaper editor. Through his experiences, he discovers the true essence of what it means to be a writer, a father, and, most importantly, a minister's husband. After his wife's devastating breast cancer diagnosis, Eville faces the challenges of being a caregiver and a spouse with unwavering strength and resilience.

The novel is a poignant and funny exploration of faith, struggle, and light. Told in a series of linked essays, it offers a deep insight into the human experience and the complexities of relationships. Eville's writing is filled with honesty, authenticity, and a sense of humor that will touch the hearts of readers.

"Washed Ashore" is a testament to the power of resilience and the ability to find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity. It is a story that will resonate with anyone who has ever faced their own challenges or witnessed the strength and resilience of those around them.

Weight: 432g
Dimension: 143 x 212 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781567927382