Days before Dibley
By: Jill Swallow
Edition: Large print ed.
Publisher: Dales
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Long Preston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 251
ISBN-13: 9781842626641
Subjects: Biography; Clergy; Deaconesses; Large type books; Biographies; Clergé; Diaconesses; Livres en gros caractères; Large print books; Church of England
Description: 'A deaconess? What's one of those? I thought you were the district nurse!' Imagine doing a job where you're often met with questions like these. Jill Swallow faced ignorance and prejudice every day, but she recounts her experiences as a deaconess in the time before women priests with humour and insight. We read of the characters and events of parish life, both happy and poignant. Who would dare cross the Mothers' Union ladies? Or bring the organist to his knees? Jill met these challenges and won - well, if not won outright, came away with a smile on her face.
Notes: Originally published: Carlisle: Authentic Media, 2007.