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Father Neil's Monkeyshines (Bless Me, Father) Kindle Edition

by Neil Boyd (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 136 ratings
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All-new stories featuring the “wonderful, real, lovable characters” of St. Jude’s, in the series that inspired the beloved British sitcom Bless Me, Father (James Herriot).
 
Based on the author’s real-life experiences as a young clergyman, the five books in the Bless Me, Father series offer a sweet-natured, humorous look at Catholicism in the 1950s. Father Neil’s adventures at St. Jude’s parish in London with its raucous congregation full of Irish immigrants proved so popular they were adapted into a long-running British sitcom.
 
Now, in these eleven previously unpublished stories, readers have the opportunity to reacquaint themselves with young Father Neil, the irascible Father Duddleswell, the sharp-tongued housekeeper Mrs. Pring, and more colorful parishioners.
 
A young couple hoping to adopt twins gets more they bargained for; a foundling is abandoned like Moses—in a confessional; an honored infantry sergeant returns from the battlefield physically, emotionally, and spiritually scarred; a modern-thinking new curate creates a distraction by being far too handsome; and an unexpected new addition disrupts St. Jude’s: Mario the monkey, who can test the patience of a saint.
 
“Carry on, Father!” cheers the Dublin Evening Herald. And he does, with the same inspiring heavenly humor that has made Neil Boyd’s long-running series such “hilarious and compulsive reading” (Catholic Herald).
 
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    January 1, 2019
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“A long, gentle breeze of humour with frequent bursts of helpless laughter. Neil Boyd has an almost divine gift for extricating deeply satisfying fun from tiny things.” —James Herriot on Bless Me, Father
 

About the Author

Neil Boyd is a pseudonym of Peter de Rosa. After attending Saint Ignatius’ College, de Rosa was ordained as a Catholic priest and went on to become dean of theology at Corpus Christi College in London. In 1970 de Rosa left the priesthood and began working in London as a staff producer for the BBC. In 1978 he became a full-time writer, publishing the acclaimed Bless Me, Father, which was subsequently turned into a television series. De Rosa went on to write several more successful novels in the Bless Me, Father series. He lives in Bournemouth, England.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07JNBKBNJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Open Road Media (January 1, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2423 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 207 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and thought provoking with British humor to boot!
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024
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Having been raised by my British Mum, these lovely stories brought her back to me for a little while as I dozed off. We lived in California, but her voice was very distinctive and she possessed the same sensitive English sensibilities as Father Neil. Thankfully, I was also somewhat learned in the Catholic faith from my 20 years in their employ as the "Token Protestant.". I was reminded of those fascinating experiences learning about the faith, humor, and patience my employers, their students, and I shared. Thanks for the memories! That was a fun read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars simple, funny and profoundly moving
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2022
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I enjoy reading the book, which has a lot of surprises. Every story is different yet equally loving and touching
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4.0 out of 5 stars A little different from the other books in the Bless Me, Father series
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019
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This one was a little bit different in tone than the rest of the series. From the title, you would think it would be even more or at least continued light-heartedness.

It wasn't, but that's okay. It dealt with a lot more serious topics, but still very interesting and entertaining.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Father Neil books
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2019
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I have read the whole series and they are fun . Sure some sad parts and some amusing but he has a way of story telling that I liked.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming!
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2020
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This last series of novellas in the Father Neil books is heartwarming! Joyful at times,but also sad! Very real life situations.
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Lisasc
5.0 out of 5 stars Neil Boyd does NOT disappoint
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
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These are great stories!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Glad to find this book!
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2019
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Great book
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Dan Vogel
4.0 out of 5 stars Another trip down memory lane
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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Loved these stories. I say from a simpler time but the second world war plays a part in several of them
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Lin Thompson
4.0 out of 5 stars Final in series
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2020
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Thought I had read them all years ago so was excited to find one more. This is a bit different than the others but still very worth the read. The TV series "Bless Me Father" is based on the books and I own it and watch it over and over. The characters are memorable and the stories well told.
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