THE MONK DOWNSTAIRS
by Tim Farrington
Narrated by Edison McDaniels
"A charmingly written, gratifyingly hopeful tale."
—Publishers Weekly
“Farrington writes startlingly well; there are sentences to marvel at on every page.”
—Book Street USA
The use of letters written by a disillusioned monk to begin sections of the book reveals his initial bitter attitudes toward both himself and the recipient of his letters and gradual mellowing brought about by his relationship with the single mother from whom he rents a small apartment. The premise of the book is one I've not seen before, and it speaks to the universal doubts experienced by many who seek deeper meaning in life. Although there are frequent references to the Catholic Church, this is not an overtly religious book. It does deal with issues common in parenting children of divorced parents, but with wry humor. I particularly appreciated the well constructed story line and evidence of proper editing. I admit to being a member of the grammar police. If you're looking for a story that embraces love in its many forms, I recommend this one. —Amazon reviewer
A wonderfully written and narrated story. I read the Monk Downstairs a few years ago and loved it. Mr Farrington's vivid descriptions and skilled narrative really puts you inside the character. Mr. McDaniel's narration really breathes new life into an already fantastic novel. Looking forward to the Monk Upstairs audiobook! —Audible reviewer
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