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Lädt ... A Comedian’s Prayer Book (2021. Auflage)von Frank Skinner (Autor)
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A Comedian's Prayer Book. The title is a worry, isn't it?... God is a tough audience as far as audible response is concerned, but at least you don't have to explain the references. In this collection of prayers, much-loved comedian, broadcaster and radio host Frank Skinner has tried to retain the bare candour of the rehearsal-room improvisation - to show what faith feels like, from the inside - but infused it with all the production values required to make it a passable public entertainment. In it are his convictions, his questions, his fears, his doubts, his elations - all presented in an eavesdropper-friendly form. Hell, Judgement, atheism, money, faith and the X-Men all feature: it's a bit like reading the Bible, except you only get one side of the conversation, and all the jokes are left in. Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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 Google Books — Lädt ...GenresMelvil Decimal System (DDC)792.76028092The arts Recreational and performing arts Stage presentations, Theatre Variety shows and theatrical dancing Standup Comedy Standard subdivisions and types of stage presentation Techniques, procedures, apparatus, equipment, materials, miscellany Acting & performance Standard subdivisions History, geographic treatment, biography BiographyBewertungDurchschnitt: (4)
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It's not a prayer book in the traditional sense, and the prayers are more coherent than most private spontaneous prayers are likely to be. But they address many important issues that are, all too often, glossed over in church circles. The author is quite vulnerable at times, and honest in a way that feels quite vulnerable as he directs his concerns and doubts to God.
The style is light-hearted, though the concepts are quite deep in places, and there's some low-key irony here and there. It's not a laugh-aloud book; the 'comedian' in the title refers to the author, not the style of writing.
All in all, I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend it to anyone looking to question some of the traditional doctrines and beliefs of the church - not in a negative way, but with integrity and honesty.
Longer review here: https://suesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2021/06/comediansprayerbookfrankskinner.htm... (