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Becoming Reverend
A diary
by Matt Woodcock
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Pub Date
3 Nov 2016
| Archive Date
31 Jan 2017
Description
Meet Woody.
Former journalist.
Die-hard Oasis fan.
High energy.
Low sperm count.
Training to be a vicar. Obviously.
Matt Woodcock's frank, funny real-life diaries reveal what it was like for him to train as a vicar while struggling against all odds to become a father. In them he lays bare his joys and struggles as he attempts to reconcile his calling as a vicar with his life as a party-loving journalist, footie-freak and incorrigible extrovert. Becoming Reverend is a compelling and original account of how faith can work in the midst of a messy life, combining family, fertility, faith and friendship with the story of a divine - but unlikely - calling.
Meet Woody. Former journalist. Die-hard Oasis fan. High energy. Low sperm count. Training to be a vicar. Obviously. Matt Woodcock's frank, funny real-life diaries reveal what it was like for him to...
Description
Meet Woody.
Former journalist.
Die-hard Oasis fan.
High energy.
Low sperm count.
Training to be a vicar. Obviously.
Matt Woodcock's frank, funny real-life diaries reveal what it was like for him to train as a vicar while struggling against all odds to become a father. In them he lays bare his joys and struggles as he attempts to reconcile his calling as a vicar with his life as a party-loving journalist, footie-freak and incorrigible extrovert. Becoming Reverend is a compelling and original account of how faith can work in the midst of a messy life, combining family, fertility, faith and friendship with the story of a divine - but unlikely - calling.
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Advance Praise
'Refreshingly honest, frequently hilarious and genuinely moving, Becoming Reverend is a surprising and inspiring read. Even if you think church isn't for you - in fact, especially if you think that - this book probably is.' - The Revd Kate Bottley
'Refreshingly honest, frequently hilarious and genuinely moving, Becoming Reverend is a surprising and inspiring read. Even if you think church isn't for you - in fact, especially if you think that -...
Advance Praise
'Refreshingly honest, frequently hilarious and genuinely moving, Becoming Reverend is a surprising and inspiring read. Even if you think church isn't for you - in fact, especially if you think that - this book probably is.' - The Revd Kate Bottley
Marketing Plan
• Innovative PR campaign supported by the Church of England’s Communications Office in the run up to Christmas and beyond
• Significant national and regional media interest expected for this ex-journalist’s remarkable story
• Innovative PR campaign supported by the Church of England’s Communications Office in the run up to Christmas and beyond
• Significant national and regional media interest expected for this...
Marketing Plan
• Innovative PR campaign supported by the Church of England’s Communications Office in the run up to Christmas and beyond
• Significant national and regional media interest expected for this ex-journalist’s remarkable story
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781781400104 |
| PRICE |
£9.99 (GBP)
|
| PAGES |
240
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9781781400104 |
| PRICE |
£9.99 (GBP)
|
| PAGES |
240
|
Average rating from 2 members
Featured Reviews
Tracey F, Reviewer
When I saw #BecomingReverend over on @NetGalley I knew I had to get in touch with @CHPublishingUK. I've read about @revmattwoodcock in my local newspaper so I knew about his beer festivals 🍺🍺🍺. Matt is a legend in the real ale festival world and tickets to his events are like gold dust, I've still to manage to get any! Maybe my review may help? 🍻🍻🍻🍻
Anyway, back to this absolutely brilliant frank account of his time at, as it says on the cover #BecomingReverend. This is a Funny yet also moving diary of Matt's life and how he has got to where he is today.
Please do not be put off by his occupation if you are not religious, I guarantee as a biography you really will enjoy this straight from the heart book.
Pull up a pew, Grab a pint and keep an eye out for any lurking camels in this great debut book.
I rate this book 5/5
Featured Reviews
Tracey F, Reviewer
When I saw #BecomingReverend over on @NetGalley I knew I had to get in touch with @CHPublishingUK. I've read about @revmattwoodcock in my local newspaper so I knew about his beer festivals 🍺🍺🍺. Matt is a legend in the real ale festival world and tickets to his events are like gold dust, I've still to manage to get any! Maybe my review may help? 🍻🍻🍻🍻
Anyway, back to this absolutely brilliant frank account of his time at, as it says on the cover #BecomingReverend. This is a Funny yet also moving diary of Matt's life and how he has got to where he is today.
Please do not be put off by his occupation if you are not religious, I guarantee as a biography you really will enjoy this straight from the heart book.
Pull up a pew, Grab a pint and keep an eye out for any lurking camels in this great debut book.
I rate this book 5/5
