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When he was 14, Hendra had an affair with a married woman. One afternoon, her husband, a devout Roman Catholic, discovered the two in each other's arms. The husband, acting more out of concern for Hendra's soul than out of anger, arranged for the teenager to spend several weeks under the tutelage of Father Joe at a Benedictine abbey in England. Expecting cruel treatment similar to that handed out by the monks in his Catholic elementary school, Hendra was surprised to meet instead a rotund, knobby-kneed confessor whose thoughtful, open manner changed Hendra's life forever. As Hendra reveals in this graceful, humorous tale, Father Joe acted not only as a confessor, but also as a friend and as the guiding spirit of Hendra's life (the author is now married with three children). Under the influence of Father Joe, Hendra passionately decided to follow the monastic life. At every turn, he met Father Joe's gentle insistence that he wasn't yet ready to enter the monastery. At Cambridge, Hendra discovered a new passion-comedy-and pursued it as ardently as he'd pursued religion. Hendra writes well (he spent several years as the head writer at National Lampoon), chronicling the failure of his first marriage, his descent into substance abuse, his self-hatred and his incessant search for meaning in compelling prose and with clear-eyed honesty. Throughout Hendra's life, Father Joe stands by his side, like a gentle shepherd leading a lost sheep back to a place where it can graze safely.
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Adult/High School–Hendra is probably best known as the original editor of Spy and National Lampoon. This is a loving memoir of his relationship with the priest who greatly influenced his life. At the age of 14, Tony's affair with an older woman was discovered by her husband. Concerned over the teen's moral upbringing, the man took him to Quarr, a Benedictine monastery on the Isle of Wight, where he met Father Joseph Warrilow. He returned to the monastery many times, hoping to join the order and bask in Father Joe's wisdom. Rather than encourage Hendra's misguided aspirations, the priest urged him to go to college. At Cambridge, the author joined an improvisation group and found his true calling. He married his pregnant girlfriend, moved to the U.S., and became a successful satirist, hobnobbing with the likes of John Cleese, Chevy Chase, and John Belushi. Periodically, he returned to Quarr for Father Joe's loving, nonjudgmental, and endearing advice. When his second marriage crumbled, the author went back to the monastery to fulfill the desire of his teenage years and at last become a monk. Father Joe once again steered him away from the spiritual life, and back to his family. This is a wonderful tribute to a truly holy man. Well written and compelling, this book is hard to put down. Readers will relate to Hendra's bad decisions and envy his relationship with Father Joe, whose quiet influence always seemed to make things right.–Pat Bender, The Shipley School, Bryn Mawr, PA
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Loved it, Jui 26 2006
Love books that are inspiritational or that deal with an individual overcoming adversity. FATHER JOE is one such book. I was in a spiritual rut when I read this book, not unlike the author himself. I had pretty much heard it all and was excessively tired of institutionalized Christianity- even the Catholicism of my youth. The story of Father Joe lifted me from that rut and got me back on track. I guess Father Joe is still converting lost souls. But it is Hendra who deserves much of my gratitude. His rich writing blends the styles of Monty Python and St. Augustine, turning out a unique form of religious satire that actually feeds the soul. I read this book over a year ago, but can still vividly recall so many beautifully written scenes: Father Joe drinking his beloved red wine at the monastery; the hideous look of his cancerous face; Tony Hendra introducing Joe to his young children. There are some priceless comical scenes that will make the reader laugh out loud. Also, for those who enjoy the subject of Catholic Church history and liturgy, this is a very satisfying read. This is a book that must also be listened to on CD. Hendra gives an AMAZING narration, and by the story's end, you really believe that it is Father Joe stuttering the lines in his rich English accent. Wondering if life has meaning? Wondering if God is real? Read Father Joe- uncensored!

Also recommended: LITTLE CHILDREN by Tom Perrotta and THE BARK OF THE DOGWOOD by Jackson McCrae.
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4.0étoiles sur 5 A Very Good Read, DIfferent and Interesting, Well-written, Jui 13 2006
Par Kris "papase" (Ottawa, Canada) - Voir tous mes commentaires
Very enjoyable.
Read it in two nights.
A different book, an interesting subject. I am a reader that is hard to please because I read so much, and this book I enjoyed.
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Fascinating read, Sep 1 2005
Par Mikhail "mike" (Raleigh, NC USA) - Voir tous mes commentaires
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I dearly loved this book. It revealed a lot to me, stuffs which I have never experienced, but find enriching. Above all, I was taken into a journey to meet a man I would have loved to know in my life. I appreciated the writer's command of the English language. We need more writers like him. His writing style reminds me of the works of Janvier Tisi. Also recommended: DISCIPLES OF FORTUNE
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5.0étoiles sur 5 Spiritual Uplifting
Don't get me wrong, though it is an uplifting book in many ways, you also see or should I say 'Feel' the heartbreak along the way. This is a Powerful read. Read more
Publié le Nov. 5 2004

1.0étoiles sur 5 Very Disappointed
This is a sad book about a very selfish person that wasted his life while inflicting much pain on others. Read more
Publié le Juil 19 2004 par Mr. Thomas P. Beckley

5.0étoiles sur 5 The Most Powerful Book I have read in a Long Time
Father Joe is the story of author Tony Hendra's faith journey. It is an inspiring, heartfelt story of the four decade relationship between the satirist and a surprisingly wise... Read more
Publié le Juil 19 2004 par Craig L. Howe

5.0étoiles sur 5 Cool and Refreshing
Hard to say exactly why "Father Joe" works so well in terms of both literature and entertainment value. It isn't earth shattering, yet it isn't "lit lite". Read more
Publié le Juil 16 2004 par Byron Glisade

2.0étoiles sur 5 Why the O'Rourke and Reagan bashing?
The first few chapters were readable and even profound but then Hendra has to start in on his former National Lampoon colleague P.J. O'Rourke and Ronald Reagan. Read more
Publié le Juil 16 2004 par M. A HERBST

3.0étoiles sur 5 Good read... but...
Father Joe is a very entertaining and wonderful story about a man who really makes a difference in people's lives. Read more
Publié le Juil 15 2004 par P. Hamm

5.0étoiles sur 5 Well Done
A well-written biography with a very interesting secondary character in Father Joe. The writting is solid. The story is well managed, yet conversationally told. Read more
Publié le Juil 15 2004

1.0étoiles sur 5 The gooey self-congratulations of a sleazeball
Tony Hendra's humor has always made me laugh, but when I stop laughing, my ribs still hurt. They really hurt after slogging painfully through "Father Joe," an appalling addition... Read more
Publié le Juil 15 2004 par L Goodman-Malamuth

5.0étoiles sur 5 The BEST book!
I am so sorry for the smears about the author! You and I were not there! This priest was a beautiful man! That is what the book is about! Not the author!
Publié le Juil 14 2004

1.0étoiles sur 5 What Soul ?
This book is not about Father Joe. It is about a bad boy and later a not so very nice man who writes a book in an attempt to profit economically from his relationship with a... Read more
Publié le Juil 14 2004

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