Contract with an Angel
by Andrew M. Greeley
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A comedy on a millionaire who is warned by an angel that he will go to hell unless he performs immediate penance. The novel follows the man, media mogul Raymond Neenan, as he makes amends to his family and to his enemies at work.Tags
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It is hard to express just how much I love this book and its tale of redemption. Watching the main character fall in love with God just makes my heart sing. The ripples it creates through the book's other characters is fascinating. It's a perfect rainy day book, even if the only rain is inside your heart.
A good, fun read that surely uplifts your spirits. A book about redemption, reconciliation, and hope. This isn't the most fascinating book I have ever read. Some of it is downright silly. I also think Neenan's transformation was too easy to be convincing. We never really do see the earlier, nasty Neenan. However, if you can get over the premise and description of the afterworld, the book is quite fun and uplifting. Very different from the other Greeley books I have read.
In summary, I liked the book but think it could have been better. Dive me a little more tension. What if the main character was a very average, middle-class Joe?
In summary, I liked the book but think it could have been better. Dive me a little more tension. What if the main character was a very average, middle-class Joe?
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Roman Catholic priest Andrew M. Greeley was the author of more than 100 non-fiction works of theology, sociology, prayer, and poetry; a professor of sociology; a newspaper columnist; and a successful novelist, writing in several genres, including mystery and science fiction. He was born on February 5, 1928 and was a native of Chicago. Greeley show more studied at Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary and earned an AB from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in 1950, a Bachelor of Sacred Theology in 1952, and a Licentiate of Sacred Theology in 1954. He went on to receive a Master of Arts in 1961 and a Ph D in 1962. Greeley's fiction, which often told stories of crime and scandal in the Roman Catholic church, can be violent and lurid and are considered controversial by many Church leaders. Greeley wrote on such issues as homosexuality in the clergy, pedophilia, and papal politics, and he created the popular mystery series starring Father Blackie Ryan, as well as another featuring the character Nuala McGrail. Greeley was awarded honorary degrees from the University of Arizona, Bard College (New York State) and the National University of Ireland, Galway. In 1981, he received the F. Sadlier Dinger Award, which is presented each year by educational publisher William H. Sadlier, Inc. in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the ministry of religious education in America. Greeley died on May 29, 2013 at his Chicago home. He was 85. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Common Knowledge
- Original publication date
- 1998
- People/Characters
- dalony
- Epigraph
- Transform yourself: the Kingdom of God is near. - John the Baptist
- Dedication
- In memory of Ardis Krainik
- First words
- "The scenario says you don't have much longer to live, Raymond Anthony Neenan," the man in the next seat said to him.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)As a metaphor, she'd do just fine.
Classifications
- Genres
- Fiction and Literature, Fantasy, Christian Fiction, Romance, Mystery
- DDC/MDS
- 813.54 — Literature & rhetoric American literature in English American fiction in English 1900-1999 1945-1999
- LCC
- PS3557 .R358 .C6 — Language and Literature American literature American literature Individual authors 1961-
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- 196
- Popularity
- 166,476
- Reviews
- 2
- Rating
- (3.81)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 13
- UPCs
- 1
- ASINs
- 7
