The Priest Who Limped - Iain Gow

Summary:

A novel.

The journeys of life have left Rev Jack McQuarrie with a metaphorical limp.

Now in his autumn days, he tells of his sorrows and joys, his failures and successes, the tenderness and tensions of family life, and a quest to remain true to his calling as he befriends faith and doubt along the way.

Through evocative vignettes that are by turns both light and poignant, and through the voices of family members, this strikingly honest and raw fictional memoir is about being human and finding hope. But most of all, it's about grace.

As the book unfolds, a powerful story emerges, wrestling with the tensions of life and faith, and whispering, 'All will be well' - even when it's not.

244 pages

What They're Saying:

"A rich, evocative and ultimately life-affirming book that immediately draws you into the stories of the main family of characters. A poignant exploration of the human experience in all its fragile aching beauty."
- Josh Jones (Vicar, St Georges, Epsom, Auckland)

"The Priest Who Limped beckons us to follow a spiritual path with all its hopes and uncertainties. Though a work of fiction, this book reflects the author's own struggles and triumphs, giving us a moving picture of life lived to the full. On reading it, I was moved to reflect on my own life, and it assured me that there's always more to see and opportunity to change."
- Rt Rev David Gillett (Former Principal of Trinity College, Bristol, Former Bishop of Bolton)

About the Author:

Iain Gow has been an Anglican priest for 30 years and was born in South Africa. Having resided in a number of countries, including Switzerland, the USA and the UK, he settled in New Zealand where he lives with his wife (a clinical psychologist), two sons and one dog. He enjoys the sea, writing and discovering new rhythms in his garden.

Printed book: NZ$24.99

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ISBN: 9780473727390 (Softcover), 9780473727406 (ePUB), 9780473727444 (Kindle)

Other Books of Interest:

Be Still - Iain Gow & Nat Tate Tembo's Roar - Iain Gow Goldie - Stacey Pyne