Jayber Crow

Series	Port William
Author	Wendell Berry
Narrator	Paul Michael
Runtime	15 Hrs - Unabridged
Publisher	christianaudio Fiction
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From the simple setting of his own barber shop, Jayber Crow, orphan, seminarian, and native of Port William, recalls his life and the life of his community as it spends itself in the middle of the twentieth century. Surrounded by his friends and neighbors, he is both participant and witness as the community attempts to transcend its own decline. And meanwhile Jayber learns the art of devotion and that a faithful love is its own reward.

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Antonina Ruth Bruno says:

Another poignant southern masterpiece brought to life with a lively reading by Paul Michael. Sometimes hilarious, always insightful, this is a gem of a story! Just try not to laugh when Jayber attends his first "worter dranking party" or describes the old men clearing their throats while he shaves them in the barber chair...! A good read!

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Audiofile Magazine says:

The celebrated novelist and poet returns to Port William, Kentucky, to tell the story of Jayber Crow, town barber. He is wonderfully performed by the talented Paul Michael. A one-time seminary student, Jayber now sits in his barber chair and watches the changes in his once agrarian world, espousing a Christian philosophy that is both ancient and fresh. Narrator Michael goes easy on the rural acce... Read more

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Jonathan Hurshman says:

Wendell Berry's novel is by turns funny, poignant, and thought-provoking. The performance in this audiobook by Paul Michael is wonderfully done and brings the different characters to life.