Furthermore!. Memories of a Parish Priest

New York USA: Tom Doherty Associates, LLC, 1999. Welcome to his astonishing and controversial world. Father Greeley says those who know his novels know him best, but in this revealing book of autobiographical essays - really the second volume of his wonderfully acclaimed and bestselling Confessions of a Parish Priest - he lets us see yet another side of his personality: the crusader, the seeker of justice, and the defender of those who have been abused by the church he loves so well. Father Greeley's keen journalistic eye has been closely observing the world around him, and his Irish charm, wit, and insight make it a pleasure to join this remarkable man as he reflects on some of the major issues that have led him into the volatile world of church politics and the glaring light of media attention. Always on the side of compassion, understanding, and honesty, Father Greeley has many enemies both in and outside the church, and in this book he answers some of his critics, but he is always fair and forgiving. Furthermore! also lets Father Greeley share memories of some of the extraordinary people he has known and show how they have influenced his life. He writes about his other favourites country (Ireland), his favourite city (Chicago), and his favourite team (The Bulls). Introspective, jovial, somber, and playful, Father Greeley's charismatic personality shines through in all of its many facets as he examines his life and times. And running through all his observations is the positive undercurrent, familiar to his millions of readers, that God is Love, Understanding, and Forgiveness.. First Edition. Cloth. Fine/Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardback.