{"product_id":"lessons-from-the-front-porch-swing-paperback","title":"Lessons From The Front Porch Swing - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePhyllis Parrish Alston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMarkell Houser\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelma, Alabama, native Lula \"Mama\" Sharpe possessed all the characteristics of a forceful Southern grandmother: undeniable charm, strong personality, ability to dish out unsolicited advice, unreserved love, remedies for ailments from broken arms to broken hearts, and a frank way of delivering the lessons she valued. Each day, weather permitting, Mama sat on her front porch swing while teaching, advising, and encouraging her two granddaughters and anyone else in the community she deemed in need of guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou too can learn life sustaining lessons from Mama as you read short vignettes about her life in this book aptly entitled, Lessons from the Front Porch Swing. The stories will delight you and the lessons can help you in all walks of life; at home, school, work, or play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the lessons instruct you to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListen to Wise Counsel\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppreciate Bosom Buddies\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledge Tough Stands Require Courage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePractice Self-Control\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake Life Special for Others\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNever Tolerate Abuse of Any Kind\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid Dwelling in the Past\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMama is not the only one to teach these lessons; her lessons are supported by quotes from the Bible and from famous historical figures. These lessons can benefit high school students, college students, and adults who want to improve the way they interact with their peers, parents, spouses, bosses, coworkers, and strangers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 134\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.36 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769236095264,"sku":"9781645155102","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e60bb52e2a92a150104a034d38b4b679.webp?v=1780344091","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/lessons-from-the-front-porch-swing-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}