Helpful Score: 2
II have always enjoyed Gervase Phinn's books and this slim volume is no different. Based on the Beatles song, Eleanor Rigby, this is the story of Father MacKenzie's last months, as he resolutely and bravely faces his impending death. Actually quite a heartwarming story and a quick read.
A very short and insightful tale, a quick read.
Father McKenzie is elderly and is in charge of a parish in a poor area. Unforunately, his health has not been very good lately and he finds out that he has cancer and not long to live. He has chosen not to share this info with anyone just yet.
He has a small congregation with a few faithful elderly women who are regulars. He has come to know them quite well over the years. In his heart, he realizes these women are lonely and he understands loneliness. He gets a surprise from one of them, a most delightful and unexpected one.
One day, a young boy comes into the church and into Father McKenzie's life. He befriends the boy. But his upstart housekeeper talks a little too freely and things have to change for the boy and priest. Also Father McKenzie meets and speaks to another man who just found out he was adopted and feels betrayed, not knowing about this for years.
You cannot help but be drawn into the lives of the main characters. I recommend this to those who enjoy Miss Read and Jan Karon. It is a charming little story.
Father McKenzie is elderly and is in charge of a parish in a poor area. Unforunately, his health has not been very good lately and he finds out that he has cancer and not long to live. He has chosen not to share this info with anyone just yet.
He has a small congregation with a few faithful elderly women who are regulars. He has come to know them quite well over the years. In his heart, he realizes these women are lonely and he understands loneliness. He gets a surprise from one of them, a most delightful and unexpected one.
One day, a young boy comes into the church and into Father McKenzie's life. He befriends the boy. But his upstart housekeeper talks a little too freely and things have to change for the boy and priest. Also Father McKenzie meets and speaks to another man who just found out he was adopted and feels betrayed, not knowing about this for years.
You cannot help but be drawn into the lives of the main characters. I recommend this to those who enjoy Miss Read and Jan Karon. It is a charming little story.
