Nickels for the Plate

By David Davis
Published by New Summerfield Press
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(5.00 based on 1 review)

Published: April 03, 2011
Words: 3,220 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458060983


Short description

Whiskeypalians and country Baptists fight for the soul of the young David Davis during his summer trips to mid-fifties East Texas--with hilarious results...And who says you can't fight the preacher for the last piece of white meat at Sunday dinner?

Extended description

"Watch out,Dave.When the preacher starts a'cryin', a feller better put his hand on his wallet, 'cause the preacher's fixin' to get in it."
Whiskeypalians and country Baptists fight for the soul of the young David Davis during his summer trips to mid-fifties East Texas--with hilarious results. And who says you can't fight the preacher for the last piece of white meat at Sunday dinner?

Tags

coming of age, nostalgia, texas, memoir, baptists, east texas, elvis, bible school, episcopalians, new summerfield, david davis, cherokee county

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Videos

Down a Texas Road with David Davis
David talks about growing up in Texas and shares some information about some of his children's books with background fiddle music from his beloved Grandpaw Raymond Lacy(1905-1997).

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Review by: Jan Peck on April 05, 2011 : star star star star star
I've always loved this story. It's got that down-home, country spirit and lots of heart and soul. Very funny, especially when you are getting ready for church, but also leaves you with a good feeling for the good old-time preacher.
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