{"product_id":"the-ministers-husband-a-memoir-of-family-fathering-and-keeping-faith-while-out-at-sea-9781567927382","title":"The Minister's Husband: A Memoir of Family, Fathering, and Keeping Faith While Out at Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBill 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. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 June 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: David R. Godine Publisher Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 432g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 143 x 212 x 27 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781567927382\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bill Eville","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44310021636346,"sku":"9781567927382","price":19.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1688128077110_book.jpg?v=1688198152","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-ministers-husband-a-memoir-of-family-fathering-and-keeping-faith-while-out-at-sea-9781567927382","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}