potsy's review
4.0
This short older book gives a good description of how oral learners think and how to approach them in a ministry context.
dougsasser's review
4.0
Tex Sample made a career explaining middle class white people to seminarians. In this book he looks at the nature of people who live in a traditional/oral culture. Within the UMC most of our seminary graduates grew up in suburban areas. When they go to rural areas to live and preach it's a culture shock. A book like this is helpful to read before going to minster in a rural environment. This text reminded me of churches I have served.
My one minor complaint is the title's reference to Will Rogers, Uncle Remus and Minnie Pearl have nothing to do with the book. I thought this text may examine rural popular culture the way his book on country music did. Still, I'm glad i read this.
My one minor complaint is the title's reference to Will Rogers, Uncle Remus and Minnie Pearl have nothing to do with the book. I thought this text may examine rural popular culture the way his book on country music did. Still, I'm glad i read this.
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