The Curious Autobiography of Elaine Jakes

<p>Witty warm and wacky—a spiritual journey of self-discovery</p> <p> </p> <p>“The Curious Autobiography of Elaine Jakes offers us slices of classic Americana lovingly transformed by the spirit of Welsh storytelling. It is the spiritual odyssey of a woman finding her way back to faith. Her journey is touching amusing and at times hilarious.” </p> <p>—Rev. Timothy Vaverek S.T.D. Christian Writer</p> <p> </p> <p>“Witty wacky zany—this is a postmodern romp which astonishes with moments of spiritual wisdom and provocative piety.” </p> <p>—David Lyle Jeffrey Distinguished Professor of Literature and the Humanities Baylor University Author Houses of the Interpreter and People of the Book</p> <p> </p> <p>In The Curious Autobiography of Elaine Jakes author H.R. Jakes offers a fictionalized account of Elaine’s life telling a variety of stories that involve a romantic ride in an old-fashioned car a frightening cheese plate a magic sword and a cross-dressing monkey. Her story is not one but many as she humorously reveals time and again how connected her own narrative is to that of her Welsh forebears. During the journey Elaine a school teacher in the vivacious and eccentric community of New Hope Pennsylvania gains not only an appreciation of the world but also of her heritage herself and God.</p>