the one I never would have read.

I love book clubs.  Peer pressure is generally not good.  But when applied in book clubs, it's a beautiful thing.  Never in a million years would I have finished Jayber Crow without a reason, a purpose.

Jayber Crow is a very, very slow read people.  Like swimming in molasses.  And I really don't like molasses.  But there are little silver linings sprinkled all throughout the book. 

It's a great book to read if you're disillusioned with modern life or need a reminder that we each have a calling or purpose.  Jayber lives by the less is more philosophy and is a cure for what ails if you are moving too fast in life.  I can't quite imagine Port William but I relate a bit when I head North and take residence on my parent's couch.  Or drink blueberry lemonade on a friend's back porch on the first lovely night of the summer.

Only 9 ratings on this book on BN.  I feel like I should get a prize for finishing this one.