Heaven by Surprise

About the Book

This book draws the reader into the heart and soul of a pastor. Having shepherded New England churches for thirty-five years, he speaks his mind openly and offers opinions without apology, but with compassion befitting a minister of the Gospel. The writings are a compilation of stories from his personal diary that will touch the heart and tickle the funny bone. There is the risk as you read, however, of shedding a tear or two, and the probability of laughing out loud as he affectionately introduces us to the wide variety of people he served. Just when you think you've heard it all, he offers up another tale to arouse your interest. It's not a read-at-one-sitting kind of book, but may be picked up and delved into for as little as a few minutes at a time. But for those who want to curl up with a good book for an hour of pleasure on a rainy afternoon, this will fill the bill. Mitchell feels obligated, at this time in his life, to share stories that ought to be told lest they be forgotten. They're worth recording and are too good not to remember.

Book Signings By Author

Saturday, September 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Park Place Congregational Church, 71 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI

Sunday, September 26, 2004, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Dick and Deb Phillips, 160 Sweet Farm Road, Portsmouth, RI

Books may be purchased at both signings.

About the Author

Robert M. Mitchell is a retired Congregational minister of the United Church of Christ. He holds degrees from Boston University, the University of Maine, and Bangor Theological Seminary. He has written church histories, several articles and reviews through his church affiliations, and is a published poet, recently inducted into the International Society of Poets<. His interests include American history, genealogy, art, music and cooking good comfort food he remembers from his childhood. He is formerly an adjunct faculty member in the Theater Arts Department of Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island, and has acted and directed in theaters in Maine, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Now retired, he lives in St. Augustine, Florida.