Return to Sawyerton Springs (Hardcover)
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Product Description
A Mostly True Story Filled With Love, Learning and Laughter
The enchanting town of Sawyerton Springs does exist. New York Times best-selling author Andy Andrews has found it in the hearts of those who long to take a deep breath, relax, and take the time to find the humor and meaning in everyday life.
There's a little bit of this small town in all of us—a place apart, "behind the times," inhabited by a cast of characters we seem to have known for years.
The sounds, smells, colors, and textures of Sawyerton Springs are within you—an instinctive, almost mystical longing for a simpler time. In Sawyerton Springs, everyday occurrences are assigned a calm purpose. The town has no lawyers—it doesn't need any. The local paper comes out weekly, and everyone already knows what it says.
Email, the Internet, computers, faxes, cell phones, microwaves, cappuccinos, call waiting, and caller ID don't exist here. The town has no traffic lights—there aren't enough cars to warrant any.
This is a story that reflects upon the seemingly ordinary parts of our everyday lives—and how they are actually extraordinary parts of something much greater. Savor the time you spend in Sawyerton Springs. You might just find another hometown you want to claim as your own!
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Praise for Return to Sawyerton Springs
"If you liked Lake Wobegon, you will love Sawyerton Springs! I dare you to read the first chapter aloud to a friend and not fall on the floor laughing."
Mark Victor Hansen, Creator of the Chicken Soup for the Soul series
"Taking his place in a long line of greats like Garrison Keillor and Winston Groom, Andy Andrews is America's best storyteller since Mark Twain. Who knew laughter and insight would be such an incredible combination?"
Mark Lowry, Artist and songwriter of the Christmas classic Mary, Did You Know?
"Hard to stop reading and impossible to forget, Return to Sawyerton Springs is a hilarious masterpiece!"
Robyn Vossen, Director, Disney Entertainment Productions
"I knew I'd laugh while reading @AndyAndrews Return To Sawyerton Springs, but I didn't know I'd learn so much. Great read."
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One Liners from RTSS
"Don't expect this to be a complete or thorough history of my childhood or of Sawyerton Springs itself as I was determined to leave out the boring parts. And I did.
Andy Andrews Orange Beach, Alabama
From the Pages of the Book . . .
Page 1 Our hometowns have sent us into the world with mispronunciations, odd habits, and predetermined beliefs about ourselves and each other. And we have stories – stories we tell and retell about the people with whom the fabric of our lives was inexorably woven.
Page 4 In a town without a movie theater or fast food restaurant, life is divided into three distinct seasons: football, basketball, and baseball.
Page 18 My father believed that truth was like a wild animal – just let it loose and it will defend itself.
Page 45 In small communities, the "everyone knows everyone" thing can work in your favor or against. On one hand there is the availability of wisdom, watchfulness – even help, should it come to that. But on the other hand, there are no secrets. And if you didn't want to know what someone else thought about what you are doing or thinking or wearing…well, you "might oughta" be living somewhere else.
Page 49 Never underestimate the power of a group of people who have a dream fueled by enthusiasm.
Page 77 Growing up takes time. And in a small town, everyone is involved in the process.
Page 77 The people in Sawyerton Springs are as careful with each other's feelings as they are with each other's children.
Page 99 There is, however, a set of standards by which one is expected to abide in a small town, and if you don't, well, Atlanta or Birmingham are only a few hours away!
Page 130 That's how things work in Sawyerton Springs. If you're asked to be somewhere, you go. It doesn't matter if it's a party or to help a neighbor fix a leaky septic tank. Of course, it's always more fun if it's a party.
Page 140 A person's difference can change the world, but only if they gather the courage to use it.
Page 145 I'm quite sure, that right now in Sawyerton Springs, as hot as it is, there is a boy working in his father's garden because it will never be his garden until he has a boy of his own who is old enough to work in it.
Product Details
- Book Title: Return To Sawyerton Springs
- Book Subtitle: A Mostly True Tale Filled With Love, Learning, and Laughter
- Author: Andy Andrews
- Publisher: Hay House
- ISBN#: 978-0-9819709-1-2
- Hardcover: 224 pages
- Release Date: September, 2009
- Retail Price: $ 16.99
- Quantity Per Case: 12
Customer Reviews
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2 Pearl Beason
Andy Andrews has written another captivating book. I bought this as a gift for my brother, but after I read chapter one I had to read the whole thing before I could wrap it for him. Our family loves the way he uses his God-given gift of storytelling.
Pearl Beason
3 J.R. Tongate
This was one of the best books I have ever read. It made me laugh so hard, it made me want to share it with all my family and friends. I have since bought all of Andy Andrews books. One of the best writers ever.
J.R. Tongate
1 Jimmy Huynh
An excellent book. After reading the first chapter, I was hooked into it! I usually never read but happened to take a look at this book due to it's great cover and inspiring words. I laughed a lot throughout reading this book. A+!
Jimmy Huynh