01906cam a22002773u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000036001122450038001482640051001863000047002373360026002843370026003103380036003365000031003725201101004035340045015046530037015498560042015862357UtSlPG20260610133057.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aSmith, Jewell Ellen,d1915-199810aGreat Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt! 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-10-01  a"Great Jehoshaphat and Gully Dirt!" by Jewell Ellen Smith is a novel written in the late 20th century. The narrative follows Mrs. Goode, an elderly woman in a nursing home, as she grapples with her past memories and present realities, including her encounters with family and a young minister named Dr. Shirey.   The opening of the book introduces Mrs. Goode as she attends a church service in a brand new place, showcasing her struggles with aging, hearing loss, and the adjustments that come with life at Crestview Rest Home. Throughout this portion, she reflects on her youthful experiences in Arkansas, revealing a contrast between her nostalgic memories and the chaotic modern life surrounding her. As she interacts with the usher and thinks about the sermon, her emotions oscillate between frustration and longing. This complex layering of nostalgia and present disillusionment sets the tone for a deeper exploration of family dynamics and societal changes, promising a story that will resonate with readers amid themes of faith and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican fiction -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2357