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Living Water in a Parched Land

By: George Holley, Patsy Holley, Kenneth Overman, Karen Overman
Narrated by: Doug Maybee
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The story of George and Patsy Holley could be the most refreshing story you’ll ever heard. This is an account of how a good man can go wrong, experience the horror of prison, find joy in the midst of chaos, and meet and marry the love of his life while incarcerated.

It is also the story of a 45-year-old widow with five children who followed God’s leading and fell in love with a prisoner before she started college. Her story alone is an example of God's amazing grace.

A prisoner said to Chaplain Holley, “I’m a failure and doing a life sentence. Is there any hope for me?”

Chaplain Holley answered, “Let me tell you a true story, then you decide.”

Filled with true stories about both winners and losers, including Chaplain Holley's story, it tells what being in prison is really like, not the Hollywood version. It is common for individuals to believe that once a person is convicted and incarcerated, he or she can never again be trusted to be a productive member of society. Those persons may be like the good deacon in a small church who told Chaplain Holley, "To be honest, Reverend Holley, I believe we ought to lock 'em up, shove their food under the gate, hose 'em down once a day and throw away the key."

Miraculously, after hearing this story, he apologized and confided he had been wrong. More than a biographical work, this book is an invitation to become acquainted with two authors who have crafted their life stories simply because they care. So, set aside all distractions and dive in. You will laugh, you will learn, and if you dare, you will grow in your faith.

Be prepared to take stock of your own past, examine your present, and embody your truest and best life for the future that lies before you. When you’re done, you will have acquired two best friends: George and Patsy Holley.

©2021 George L Holley & Patsy B Holley (P)2022 George L Holley & Patsy B Holley

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Easy read, filled with amazing true stories

Amazing true story that will captivate you. I laughed, I cried, Thoroughly enjoyed the outcome. It was hard to put down. I wanted to see what happened next. Highly recommend this book for anyone needing encouragement, anyone who likes a good read, that has humor scattered throughout, It is filled with twists and turns that will surprise you. Best of all, it really happened. I call it a "page turner" because that is what my grandma called a book you don't want to put down or end.
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