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The Prichard familys true-to-life story continues in Passages Between the Columns. Their paper dream fulfilled, Winn and Hope Prichard press on in their small town print shop.Winns weekly editorials in The Woodsboro News range from local items to expressing his fiery opinions of state and national issues in the late 1930s and early 1940s.Volume three accurately portrays a couples endurance to keep their dream from evaporating with the dawn of trials they never imagined. They realize that God brought them together and miraculously opened the way for them to attain their aspiration of publishing a newspaper. Now they experience the highs and lows of the life they prayed for.Winn and Hopes love endures though Winn cant, or wont, give up his craving for alcohol. Unexpected appearances of troublesome relatives cause upheaval for Hope. The familiar family members add a mixture of drama and heartfelt love.A wide spectrum of new characters that bring humor into the series is introduced. The quirky townsfolk will bring a smile and a nod of recognition of someone you know.Each week Winn writes an editorial, and each week the Prichards encounter unexpected passages between the columns.

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Publié par	Inspiring Voices
Date de parution	17 août 2015
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9781462411504
Langue	English

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From Joyce’s mailbox—see what people are saying about the Prichard Family Series:
“An excellent read. Paper Dreams touched my heart! The problems the Prichards overcame in their lives yet their love for the Lord and each other saw them through their good times and the bad. I am already looking forward to the next book!” Cecile Stepman, Covington, Louisiana
“One of the aspects I really like about your writing is the way you use tiny, wordless, mannerisms and movements to convey each character’s emotions. Each time they stare into the distance, sweep a piece of hair up, or tap their foot, it’s so much more powerful than words could describe. You are truly a writer who knows how to show rather than tell. Another thing I love about your writing style is how you make your characters real, because you take time making each one so very unique, with little expressions and quirks. I am fascinated with the complex relationships between Hope and Winn, Winn and his mother, and the little community of characters.” Erin Nova, Portland, Oregon
“I loved the book and can’t wait for the next one. May God continue to bless you.” Ginny Kerr, Belleville, Texas
“You’ve gotten me addicted, and I turned my cousin’s book club onto them. Since her family is from Waller made it very familiar and interesting for me. Love your character development! I can see them all.” Pam Thomas-Obrecht, San Antonio, Texas
“Wonderful storytelling! Could not put it down. Can’t wait for the next one.” Rhonda Maeker, Houston, Texas
“I just finished your book, it was great!!!! I didn’t want it to end. I loved every aspect of your story and felt I was living Hope’s life. It was so well written, it’s hard to believe this was your first book. May God continue to bless you with the wisdom to write many more books. I like the way you always had a verse or scripture entwined in the story.” Dottie Broussard, Abbeville, Louisiana
“I recommend Paper Dreams to everyone!!! To my Texas friends and family, you will love this because it’s right in your backyard. It has a budding romance. With God all things are possible is my tag for this story.” Wanda Metcalf, Louisville, Kentucky
“I just finished your book. Once I began reading it, I could hardly put it down. The characters stay in my head. So looking forward to the sequel to find out how they are doing. I am amazed at how you have fleshed out the characters in your story. I think these people really existed, there is no way you could know so much about them and have filled in their personalities so brilliantly. I do like all the quotes you included and Bible ones too. I like the way “Sugar” lives her faith in all she does and thinks. Also I admire the way she supports her husband in spite of all he does and difficult living conditions.” Jan Minson, Georgetown, Texas
PRICHARD FAMILY SERIES
Volume Three
P ASSAGES BETWEEN THE C OLUMNS
Joyce Richards Case

Copyright © 2015 Joyce Richards Case.

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Inspiring Voices rev. date: 08/17/2015
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CAST OF CHARACTERS
W inston Randolph Prichard—Winn has a burning desire to publish his own newspaper. He began his marriage to Hope with secrets of his past, including his battle with alcohol and his first marriage.
Hope (Sugar) Davidson Prichard—Winn’s wife is a woman of faith who is determined to honor her marriage and remain by her husband’s side, though she is plagued by his binge drinking and deceptions.
Hope and Winn’s children are: William (Billy) Foster, Martin (Marty) Hollis, and Mary Jane.
Priscilla Beatrice Prichard—Winn’s mother is a spoiled, selfish woman who was raised in an affluent home. She is embittered because of her late husband’s inability to provide the lifestyle she desired, yet she maintains an attitude of superiority. She is widowed and lives in San Antonio, Texas.
Luther Bernard Prichard—Winn’s brother, three years younger, is a troubled individual. He has been incarcerated for robbery and has never had steady employment. He shows up on his family’s doorstep when he’s down on his luck.
Edward (Eddie) Thornton Prichard—Winn’s brother, twelve years younger, has a compassionate heart, but his mental capabilities are limited. Never married, he lives with his mother, who takes advantage of his desire to please.
Hollis Davidson—Hope’s papa is uneducated and covers his lack of self-esteem by portraying a gruff exterior. He has a soft spot for Hope, his “Sugar.”
Octavia Jane (Tave) Davidson—Hope’s mama is a tenderhearted woman with little formal education, but she is a fountain of biblical knowledge and common sense. When times were hard, she kept the family afloat by selling her handmade willow cane furniture. Octavia’s mother was an American Indian, who shocked her Tejas tribe when she married a white man.
Buford and Fayella Davidson—Hope’s brother and sister-in-law have a strawberry farm in east Texas. He is a carpenter and truck driver. Fayella is a sweet, Christian woman who longs for a child.
Iris and Delbert Jones—Hope’s older sister and brother-in-law have a small farm near Hempstead, Texas and are the parents of two boys. Hope and Iris are close but very different.
Betsy Davidson—Hope’s younger sister is outgoing and personable. She adores Hope and Winn.
Pearl Davidson—Hope’s youngest sister is shy and withdrawn with a jealous streak which grows a darker shade of green as she ages.
Marsha Prichard—Winn’s wayward daughter from his brief first marriage.
The character, Winston Prichard, the man with the Paper Dream, writes newspaper columns some forty years after the events in the timeline of the story. They are interspersed throughout the fictional Prichard Family Series . As Winn looks back in Passages Between the Columns, he expresses his view of current events and reflects on the past, always grateful to God for bringing him through the passages of his long life. He gives credit, most aptly due to his faithful wife, Hope.
Each column ends with the printer’s symbol -30-. It is traditionally used by journalists to indicate the end of a story. With the backward reading type tumbling out of the Linotype one article after another, there had to be a noticeable indication of the end of each story. Also in a telegraphed message, -30- was the telegraphers’ code meaning the completion of a message.

Dedicated to my par ents,
Hank and Ida,
and brothers, Sonny and B uddy
RICHLAND RECORD
More Than a Newspaper—a Community Ser vice
A Weekly Publication Serving the Greater Richland Area
Richland, Texas Thursday, April 1, 1971
Winston Randolph Prichard, Editor and Publi sher
News and Views of a Tactless T exan
Howard Hughes is usually referred to as “the eccentric billionaire” and was rich enough to be in the “eccentric” category. To be eccentric is to depart from conventional custom or differ conspicuously in behavior or appearance.
Mr. Hughes was born in Humble, Texas, and died in Houston, where the cornerstone of his wealth was laid by his father back in the Texas oil boom days. His inheritance grew because he was “eccentric” enough to make investments which the average person would not. For instance, while renting the penthouse of the Desert Inn in Las Vegas, he was asked to leave. Not wishing to depart, he bought the hotel. That incident brings to mind the saying, “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” I don’t think many angels reside in Las Vegas hotels.
In days gone by, an impoverished soul who exhibited behavior out of the norm was considered to be the town idiot. You may wonder about the point of my column today in speaking of Howard Hughes, the town idiot, and angels. I never met Mr. Hughes, but he unknowingly played a large part in the establishment of the Prichard Printing Company. My path never crossed that of the Humble town idiot, who also played a part after his death. I did know an angel who was instrumental in the beginning of our business. I marvel at how God brought me together with an angel, the town idiot, and Howard Hughes. If it was not true, my story would be labeled as a parable.
In the early 1930s, a dollar was wor