Title:
Little chapel on the river : a pub, a town, and an unexpected journey
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by Gwendolyn Bounds.
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Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
New York : William Morrow, ©2005.
Physical Description:
ix, 287 pages, [16] pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm
ISBN:
9780060564063
Abstract:
On the banks of the Hudson River sits the rural town of Garrison, New York, home to Guinan's, an Irish drinking hole and country store. While searching for a temporary haven following the September 11th attacks, Manhattan journalist Wendy Bounds was delivered to Guinan's doorstep by a friend. And a visit that began with one beer turned into a life-changing encounter. Captivated by the bar's charismatic but ailing owner, Bounds moved to Garrison. There she became one of the rare female regulars at the old pub and was quickly swept up by its motley characters and charms. This book is a love story about a place, and the people who bring it to life. Filled with stories of joy and sorrow, of universal family struggles with loyalty, love, betrayal and redemption, it is as much about remembering to value the past as it is about learning to seize the present.--From publisher description.
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references (pages 283-287).
Personal Subject:
Contents:
Prologue: the bar " ... this tastes like piss-water." -- Home: "Didn't you hear it?" -- The barman: "Come back in the mornings." -- The barman's children: " ... it stands for Ass. Tits and Temper." -- Fitz and the friday night parishioners: "I've been no bargain over the years ..." -- The VIPs: "Don't you think it's so obvious ..." -- Healing: " ... I told them right down the line ..." -- The rising of the moon: "One hundred thousand welcomes." -- The journey to god's country: "You make a better life for them than you had." -- The bookman: "There's talk, you know ..." -- Morning: "Just like two pianos, upright and grand." -- The cadet: "It was one beautiful, warm time." -- The ride: "Pace yourself, kid ... it's not a race." -- The general: "He took care of the people." -- Nectar of the gods: "Boys, here's to Cliff." -- The sarge: "Hey, baby, baby, can I ask you a question?" -- John's decision: "How COULD you?" -- Back to ground zero: "See, there's this place." -- Human duct tape: "You've got to live for today ..." -- Winter storms: "Nothing should change anywhere." -- Moving on: "I'm tired of seeing it here flat and run-down ..." -- The high holy day: "But what they don't tell you, is what happens when you live." -- Settling down: "I believe that's how we choose our homes." -- Blackout: "Dad wouldn't close down." -- The reinforcements: "My God, look at all the COUPONS." -- Thanksgiving: " ... thank you for helping hold everything together ..." -- Epilogue: home, again "Lou-Lou's at the door."