The Altar Boy: An Irish American Christmas Story
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (875 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0615915183 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 38 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-01-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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He came of age in the ‘60s in Oak Park, Illinois. After a 30 year career at the CBOT, in his heart, he has always been a writer. The Altar Boy is his first book, a second memoir, Bridie’s Boy will be published soon. . About the Author Sean Brennan was born the tenth of eleven children to his immigrant Gaelic-speaking mother, Bridie, and his American Irish father, Pops
"Brennan has nailed the catholic school experience" according to Jim. Having attended catholic schools from kindergarten through senior year of college, I can say that Brennan has absolutely nailed the the experience in his Christmas story and he's done it in the most entertaining manner. My childhood fear of priests and nuns immediately re-surfaced as he tells his story of from a fifth grade altar boy's perspective. I can't wait for his book "Bridie's Boy" due next year.. A holiday charmer for Irish Americans especially Anyone who grew up Irish American Catholic will identify with this irreverent charming tale of a little boy who puts on the robes but has no halo. His mother Bridie is sure to be a heroine of all lovers of literary memoir. You could compare this to " Angela's Ashes" but it's a happier tale can't wait for more from this great new author. Devon Brennan said Painted Like a Picture. My Dad is the Author of this book. Which could be misconstrued as partial to his writing. I did not grow up in the same setting or time period as my father, and I truly hadn't read much of his work until it was published. After begging and pleading from my family I took the time to read "The Alter Boy." Having personal ties to everyone in this book it was very emotional reading this, however having a book move me to tears is something I thought I would never be able to say. It truly did. The way my Dad paints each scene and con
After a 30 year career at the CBOT, in his heart, he has always been a writer. . He came of age in the ‘60s in Oak Park, Illinois. Sean Brennan was born the tenth of eleven children to his immigrant Gaelic-speaking mother, Bridie, and his American Irish father, Pops. The Altar Boy is his first book, a second memoir, Bridie&rsquo
“If there was ever an angel on Earth, I’m holding him.” so speaks Bridie, the author’s mother when she regards her son in his cassock about to serve at Midnight Mass. When Sean Brennan swings his incense chalice, watch out! Yet somehow, he hits the true spirit of family love. “Bejesus” cries the neighbor, “he looks like Jesus himself.” Not so holy however, Sean has landed in his altar boy robes for less than sacred reasons: He wants the perks- time off from school, free food at the hospital buffet, tips at funerals, and best of all – the all day fun of The Altar Boy Picnic. The Altar Boy makes a perfect Christmas present.. How he crashes headlong into disaster with cruel nuns and ancient priests (“Father