Aunt Hannah and Martha and John

Aunt Hannah's fondest wish had been that her nephew John would marry a local girl and take over the family farm. Trouble was, John was never very interested in the farm and followed his own path, first to college and then to seminary. Now he was settling into his first pastorate and as anyone could see, his wife Mattie was simply not fit to be a housekeeper or a pastor's wife in a country church. If only he had listened to his Aunt Hannah! (Summary by MaryAnn) (9 hr 9 min)

Chapters

Aunt Hannah's Letter to Her Sister	17:10	Read by MaryAnn
Mixed Things	14:30	Read by MaryAnn
Good Bread and Good Meetings	19:53	Read by MaryAnn
"Total Depravity"	14:35	Read by MaryAnn
Purturbations	23:03	Read by MaryAnn
A Smoky Atmosphere	15:35	Read by MaryAnn
Bonnets, and Burns, and Burdens	19:09	Read by MaryAnn
Impromptu Visits	20:11	Read by MaryAnn
Reconciliations	20:25	Read by MaryAnn
Moral Evolution	17:17	Read by MaryAnn
"Don't Repeat It"	21:58	Read by MaryAnn
Lessons	17:56	Read by MaryAnn
Persecution of the Saints	20:19	Read by MaryAnn
Cross-Lots	18:18	Read by MaryAnn
Character Studies	17:59	Read by MaryAnn
This World and the Other One	23:50	Read by MaryAnn
Ready to Make Sacrifices	16:55	Read by MaryAnn
"Without are Dogs"	24:41	Read by MaryAnn
Intricacies	21:50	Read by MaryAnn
An Eventful Afternoon	20:45	Read by MaryAnn
Embarassing Questions	20:20	Read by MaryAnn
Fanaticism	22:33	Read by MaryAnn
Precipitation	16:56	Read by MaryAnn
Complications	21:41	Read by MaryAnn
A Modern Martyr	18:01	Read by MaryAnn
"Three of Us"	17:48	Read by MaryAnn
Intuition	18:09	Read by MaryAnn
J.S.R.	27:33	Read by MaryAnn

Reviews

listen

(5 stars)

RN Lori

reader: 5 stars story: 5 stars Really enjoy historical novels, authors did a great job weaving facts and interesting characters. Also a good way to sneak a little history into your teenagers' lives. They listened as I listened while driving, cooking, etc. And last, but definitely not least the overarching principles of God and His love-beautifully crafted!

I had no idea I had saved one of the best for last

(5 stars)

okra

I think I have come to the end of all the Pansy stories in Librivox. I'm sort of sad. They are so uplifting and I have gained so much knowledge and how to walk out my faith in Christ, how to give an answer for the hope that is within me.

one of my favorite readers

(4 stars)

Ms. Elizabeth

Although I have no issue with adult beverages and clean dancing when done in moderation and taste (as if Jesus was there), I do know what it's like to stand up for the Word especially against fellow believers. this book is encouraging and let's one see the bigger picture.

Don't ever imagine the clergy's life is easy...

(4 stars)

Phxjennifer

Well narrated by Mary Ann (thank you!) this is the story of a new minister, his young bride, two widely contrasting aunts, and the first two churches they serve. We encounter petty church infighting and vicious gossip and hurt feelings in the first place. In the second place, the forces of money and the distillery business square up against the temperance movement. The specific issues may change over time but the basic problems of gossip, infighting, money vs. mission, and toxic resentment still exist in any church, synagogue, temple...any volunteer organization, too. And if it feels like it needs a sequel, one was written 2 years later: John Remington, Martyr PS I found a useful website for Pansy fans , as of 8/18/2023 https://www.isabellamacdonaldalden.com/pansy-books-by-date.html

Still relevant

(5 stars)

Knittinpearl

First, this reader of Pansy's book makes it most enjoyable. As is my experience with this author's stories, the attitudes believers must avoid are well handled by Hannah, Martha, John and Elsie, the main characters. These are challenges believers face today as well. Much food for thought.