Comments on: Why You Should Read Hannah Coulter

By: Why You Should Read Hannah Coulter | Denny Burk

Why You Should Read Hannah Coulter | Denny Burk — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:08:30 +0000

[...] as my arm. So I won’t do that. If you need more encouragement, take a look at the reasons Russell Moore gives for reading this book. In any case, you really should read this book. It is available right [...]

By: Kara

Kara — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:57:12 +0000

About 5 pages left…just posted about the book actually…beautiful, genuine, real-love story.

By: On Writing | Theology Matters in the Ordinary Life

On Writing | Theology Matters in the Ordinary Life — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 10:21:40 +0000

[...] decided to read it. Fiction can sometimes be salvation. In a recent blog by Russell Moore, he says: I think fiction is good, necessary, and God-glorifying. I teach my [...]

By: Road to a Downgrade, Baptizing Caesar, Wendell Berry, John Calvin, and Shaquille O’Neal « 81 Inches

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 13:03:21 +0000

[...] Why You Should Read Hannah Coulter - Wendell Berry’s novel Hannah Coulter is free in audio form from Christian Audio this month. As always, Berry is enjoyable and thought provoking. [...]

By: True Christian Romance Novels – Justin Taylor

True Christian Romance Novels – Justin Taylor — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 13:41:13 +0000

[...] Russell Moore: I think fiction is good, necessary, and God-glorifying. I teach my theology students to read good fiction for the sake of their preaching, if for no other reason. Those without the imagination to read fiction usually lack the imagination to hear the rhythm and contours of Scripture, much less to peer into the mysteries of the human heart. I just think schlocky fiction does just the opposite of all of that. I also think human love is a more than worthy subject of writing, including Christian writing. I just think it should be done with authenticity and honesty, and should look at love, not the hormonal utopia our culture has taught us to long for. I can think of no better contemporary example of doing this well than Hannah Coulter. [...]

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 20:30:39 +0000

Dr. Moore,

I have a quick question for you, that’s related Berry. I haven’t yet read any of his novels. Do I need to read them in order? I ask, because I regularly see a couple titles pop up as people’s favorites (like this one, and Jayber Crow), and I’m wondering if I can jump straight into them.

If you are able to reply by email at jcbondservant(at)hotmail(dot)com, I would really appreciate it.

Thanks,
Brian

By: Semicolon » Blog Archive » Sunday Salon: Literary Links and Homeschool Hitches

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 09:03:59 +0000

[...] This week Christian Audio announced that Wendell Berry’s novel Hannah Coulter will be its free download for August. Here’s Russell Moore on why you should read (or listen to) Hannah Coulter. [...]

By: Cafe Hopping (8/5) | Counterpoint Cafe

Cafe Hopping (8/5) | Counterpoint Cafe — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:27:20 +0000

[...] Coulter Free Download: This recommendation convinced me to download Christian Audio’s free August giveaway, Wendell Berry’s Hannah [...]

By: Debbye

Debbye — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 17:59:30 +0000

I’m gratified to see Wendell Berry’s wonderful stories grow in stature in the Christian community. I can never bear to part with any of his novels because I’m drawn to them over and over.

By: Free Audiobook by Wendell Berry « seek the city

Free Audiobook by Wendell Berry « seek the city — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:41:59 +0000

[...] Russell Moore offered three reasons why this book should be read (or listened to) here. [...]

By: Weekly Links (8/5/2011) « The Beacon

Weekly Links (8/5/2011) « The Beacon — Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:27:47 +0000

[...] Berry. I’ll admit that I’d never heard of it before now, but Russell Moore gives it two enthusiastic thumbs up, and so that’s enough for me to throw it on the MP3 [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 16:33:40 +0000

Is it appropriate for the family? Going on a roadtrip and thought it may make the time go faster…

By: Rob

Rob — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:28:22 +0000

Never heard of this before but I will check this out on your recommendation. Erm, there aren’t a lot of mushy scenes, are there?

By: Jeremiah Ketchum

Jeremiah Ketchum — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:57:25 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation and advice. I am a pastor who loves to read, but typically dwells in the realm of theological works both new and old. I am a stranger to fiction. My wife gently encourages me to branch out and I’m beginning to believe her advice is good. Any other suggestions for must reads?

By: Kyle Mullaney

Kyle Mullaney — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:02:40 +0000

Fantastically moving book. WONDERFUL! The insigt and reality is so good!

By: Another night in Kampong Chhnang « Laura’s Blog

Another night in Kampong Chhnang « Laura’s Blog — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:52:25 +0000

[...] found. I wrote down all the scripture references in the article and hope to look them up soon. The second one is by the same author, Russell Moore, who talks about one of my favorite books, Hannah Coulter, [...]

By: Combing the Net – 8/3/2011 « Honey and Locusts

Combing the Net – 8/3/2011 « Honey and Locusts — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 13:11:37 +0000

[...] Why You Should Read Hannah Coulter — Russell Moore explains why everyone should take advantage of ChristianAudio.com’s free book of the month offer for August. I love Wendell Berry’s writing as well, but have not yet ventured into his fiction (which real Berry fans say is his best work). Hannah Coulter will be my first of his novels, and I’m really looking forward to it! [...]

By: Rachel Stone

Rachel Stone — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 11:26:15 +0000

“find yourself in a far distant land, and you’ll long for the distance to close…”

AGREED–Hannah Coulter is a really wonderful book. (And when you’re finished there are MORE books about people in that town, from their perspectives.)

And, Russell, just had to add (since you’re a man reviewing a book by a man written from a woman’s point of view) that my book club–all women–read this and COULDN’T BELIEVE that Berry wrote a woman’s psyche so very convincingly and well.

By: katie moss

katie moss — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:15:53 +0000

‘Hannah Coulter’ has framed my own courtship and marriage….my husband-to-be read it (at my suggestion) when we were first getting to know one another and we talked and continue to talk often of Hannah’s impact. Then, we read it aloud together the first month of our marriage (I’ve read it a few times and listened to it twice—I always learn new things!). A dear couple reads ‘Hannah’ aloud every year and we just might follow that pattern. ‘Jayber’ is also a favorite and we’re working through other Berry books together, loving to learn more about the Port William membership through different eyes. A friend told me that ‘Hannah’ has the best [and the most holy] descriptions of work and sex of any novel she knows. Well said.

By: Chris Smith

Chris Smith — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 03:43:54 +0000

Just used a line from Hannah Coulter in a sermon recently on Proverbs 16:1-9…when she talks about expectations.

“But at least we weren’t hoping out loud. We weren’t allowing our hopes to become expectations. Expectations are tempting, pleasant, maybe necessary. They are scary too, once you have had some experience. They are not necessarily and not always a bucket of smoke, but they can be and are even likely to be. (139)

Hannah Coulter was my first Wendell Berry novel. And I look forward to reading/listening to others.

By: What I Read Online – 08/03/2011 (a.m.) | Emeth Aletheia

What I Read Online – 08/03/2011 (a.m.) | Emeth Aletheia — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:23:58 +0000

[...] Moore to the Point – Why You Should Read Hannah Coulter [...]

By: A Favorite Book of Fiction Free on Audio Books « A Brick in the Valley

A Favorite Book of Fiction Free on Audio Books « A Brick in the Valley — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:36:53 +0000

[...] Dr. Russell Moore posts why you should read Hannah [...]

By: Caleb Land

Caleb Land — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:33:17 +0000

Thanks for the review. Jayber Crow is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time and I recently bought the Port William short stories but haven’t been able to read it yet. I look forward to this as my next Berry novel.