Small Change: The Secret Life of Penny Burford
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Book Overview
Small Change is a deceptively simple story that explores the human condition in a rich emotional portrait. A tale of an ordinary housewife who leaves an extraordinary legacy, it reminds readers of the true spirit of charity, the effects of poverty, and the tragic self-silencing that limits the richness of far too many women's lives.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1581823045
ISBN13:9781581823042
Release Date:September 2002
Publisher:Cumberland House Publishing
Length:160 Pages
Weight:0.56 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.2" x 7.2"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Priceless Treasure
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
Small Change is a priceless treasure. If you like a story to read like a long talk with a close friend you will enjoy this conversation with J. Belinda Yandell. If you still believe in random acts of kindness and the power of small wonders, if you can believe in the magic of everyday lives, if you read to feel good, don't miss this book!
Yandell's character, Penny Burford, is an American classic
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
Small Change is all about the human spirit and how a speck of ambition coupled with a little courage can make gigantic changes in many lives. Penny Burford didn't win the lottery, didn't have a job, didn't have an eduction and had never even eaten a hamburger because Roy, her overbearing and demanding husband didn't go to fast food places. Penny was the textbook wife to Roy, having and raising his children, buying the groceries on the strict budget Roy allowed her, cooking his meals and cleaning his house, including picking up the pocket change he annoyingly dropped on the dresser daily. Then, one day she dropped a stray nickel into her pocket. Penny Burford and all the lives she touched in her small Georgia community were forever changed that day. A beautiful book that brings new meaning to "Its not what you have but what you do with it that counts."
Wisdom for making a difference
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This audio book touched my heart and I have a list of friends I want to share it with. How little we know the people we live with everyday and what a shame secrets die with so many. I, too, expect this to be made into a warm Christmas movie. Hope this first publication will lead to more.
Small Change could "change" your life!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I thoroughly enjoyed this story. Everyone can relate to someone in this story. Heartwarming, funny, and very entertaining. You soon will not forget this story and will remember the lesson that could "change" your life!! I'm waiting for it to become a "Hallmark Hall of Fame" movie!!! P.S. Hey OPRAH, this needs to be in your book club!!
Touching, funny and sweet
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This is a really sweet story (without being drippy) of how one ordinary woman changes her life a nickel at a time. It points out a fundamental truth: having money of your own changes things. (And Penny's choice of a hiding place for her "change" -- a tampon box in the bathroom, because her husband would NEVER look in it -- is priceless.)
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