How Long to Read Who is My Neighbor?

How Long Does it Take to Read Who is My Neighbor??

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 10 minutes to read Who is My Neighbor? by Minta Sue Berry

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

In Minta Sue Berry's insightful short stories, the men and women of Shiloh--a small, southern town of the sort that readers of Eudora Welty or Peter Taylor will recognize--grapple with what it means to be part of a community. Sometimes they struggle with loneliness and isolation even among circles of family and friends; at other times they try to distance themselves from those who do not share their habits or beliefs. But ultimately, through sometimes quiet--and sometimes surprising--moments of self-discovery, these characters come to feel and know the qualities of kinship. Written in fluid, lyrical prose, these stories trace patterns of disappointment, fear, and despair in the intimate spaces of everyday life. A new mother yearns for acceptance in her family and wonders what life will hold for her and her baby. A young boy escapes the unhappy world of his troubled parents by creating his own reality, one in which he finds approval and stability. Many of Berry's stories concern characters moving toward a better understanding of themselves. Brother Billy, a traveling preacher "who never had a bad thought in his life," comes to Shiloh to save souls and to tell the congregation what they want to hear so that they can feel secure in their lives. But when Lottie Lee--a fiery-haired woman with a personality to match--crosses Billy's path, he must rethink the meaning of mercy and what it means to be one of the Lord's chosen. Sometimes characters can only speculate about the hurts and passions of the people around them. In "Exit Miss Tish," townspeople gather at the funeral home to dissect the enigmatic life of a strong-willed woman. In "Next-Door Neighbors," a young girl must confront her own loss before she can begin to understand what the worries of a mother with sons serving in the war might be like. Berry's work paints an intricate portrait of men and women seeking a community of understanding amid the forces of self-doubt and uncertainty. Who is My Neighbor? offers a series of richly expressed, deeply moving stories about what it means to judge, to forgive, or to risk caring for others. The Author: Minta Sue Berry, now retired, was a professor of English, associate dean, and director of teacher education at David Lipscomb University. She lives in Dickson, Tennessee.

How long is Who is My Neighbor??

Who is My Neighbor? by Minta Sue Berry is 186 pages long, and a total of 47,616 words.

This makes it 63% the length of the average book. It also has 58% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Who is My Neighbor? Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 4 hours and 20 minutes to read Who is My Neighbor? aloud.

What Reading Level is Who is My Neighbor??

Who is My Neighbor? is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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