Evangellyfish - Wilson, Douglas

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Résumé :
Evangellyfish is a ruthless, grimly amused, and above all honest look at one of the darkest corners in the western world. Douglas Wilson, a pastor of more than thirty years, paints a vivid and painful picture of evangelical boomchurch leadership . . . in bed. Chad Lester's kingdom is found in the Midwest. His voice crawls over the airwaves, his books are read by millions (before he reads them), and thousands ride the escalators into the sanctuary every Sunday. And Saturday. And Wednesday, too. He is the head pastor of Camel Creek-a CEO of Soul. And souls come cheap, so he has no overhead. When Lester is (falsely) accused of molesting a young male counselee, his universe begins to crumble. He is a sexual predator, yes. But strictly straight (and deeply offended that anyone would suggest otherwise). Detectives, reporters, assistant pastors, and old lovers and pay-offs all come out to play. John Mitchell is also a pastor, but he has no kingdom to speak of-only smalltime choir feuds. He is thrilled at the great man's fall, but his joy quickly fades when the imploding Lester calls him-and a lover or two-for help. How low can grace go? Whores, thieves, and junkies, sure. But pastors?

Biographie:
Douglas L. Wilson grew up and has spent much of his life in the small, rural town of Grayling, Michigan. Doug is a member of the Grayling High School Alumni Hall of Fame, and he is a graduate of Central Michigan University. Doug is recently retired from a 45-year career as an educator, youth counselor, and family social worker. Doug and his wife Tracy continue to reside in the Grayling area, and they are frequent visitors of Doug's alma mater, Central Michigan University.Wilson has been a poet for over 50 years. Moments of Epiphany is his 5th collection of poetry to be published. This book focuses on those moments of enlightenment that suddenly appear, that open our hearts and minds, and leave our lives forever changed.Wilson reminds us of the importance of living in the moment and in living each day to the fullest. As is the case with Doug's other books, Moments of Epiphany will cause you to reflect, feel, and think.