Parson Booker

<p><strong>Through love and loss trial and error and the sheer will of God young circuit-riding parson Caleb Booker embarks on an incredible life of faith and self-discovery in James Graham's <em>Parson Booker.</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>As a child Caleb had a sensitive soul and a yearning in his heart-for what he didn't know. He spent his days completing chores traipsing in the woods and catching fish. </p><p><br></p><p>At 10 years old he visits his neighbor's home and meets Parson Jenks a kindhearted knowledgeable preacher of the Methodist faith. Suddenly Caleb's life is thrown into sharp relief: this is the missing piece his heart yearned for.</p><p><br></p><p>After begging his father to teach him the alphabet Caleb learns to read and spends every moment he can with his nose stuck in the family Bible. A few short years later when Caleb turns 16 Parson Jenks returns with a proposition.</p><p><br></p><p>Ready to retire Parson Jenks tasks Caleb with becoming his replacement-promising that he's ready for the challenge ahead and even handing over his horse Betsy.</p><p><br></p><p>Though hesitant because of his young age and lack of experience Caleb agrees to take up the mantle after hearing God's comforting words. His parents adorn him in a black broadcloth suit and a black broad-brimmed hat and Caleb sets out on his new life.</p><p><br></p><p>For the next several decades the newly-minted Parson Booker rides the circuit ministering to his spread-out congregation inviting others to get to know the Lord and experiencing the variety of ups and downs life has to offer.</p><p><br></p><p>Perfect for the religious reader in your life <em>Parson Booker</em> promises adventure romance faith and colorful life experience against the backdrop of early 1800s America.</p>