LEMOYNE, Pa., Jan. 15, 2010 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A smorgasbord of entertainment and lessons await readers as author Joe Farrell releases through Xlibris a unique memoir. Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy: Jesus Runs Away and Other Stories chronicles his journey as a student who enjoys a carefree life amid schools of rigid discipline and stern religious training.
In the early sixties, being in a Catholic school means being compelled to always abide by the rules: pray earnestly when told to do so, study the lessons to answer questions correctly, a "yes" or "no" answer should always be followed by "Sister", and never ever do anything that would upset or make the teachers mad. Through vivid narration, Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy unveils the funny side that lurks behind the austere facade of Catholic Schools. It follows the author as he finds himself caught up in different mischief during grade school and to even more grave misbehaviors-including a police arrest-during high school and college. A baby boomer, Farrell's life is one that is carved by the tumult of the fifties and sixties and the social and personal dramas that come along with it. His is an interesting wave of colors brightened by adventure, discipline, lessons learned, friendship, and love.
Providing a good glimpse into the life of pure Catholic training, Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy: Jesus Runs Away and Other Stories is a witty revelation of a schoolboy's shenanigans and the ultimate inspiration one can get from them. This memoir of growing up in the 60's is full of Farrell's wit, humor, and irreverence yet it's a touching and poignant story. A fun and enjoyable read.
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About the Author
Many of the Nuns, Brothers, Priests and Lay Teachers who dealt with Joe Farrell during his sixteen years of Catholic schools forecasted failure for him in this life and in the next. So when they heard he was in a maximum security prison they weren't surprised. The part that surprised them was that it was as a staff psychologist and not an inmate. It probably would have amazed them to discover that he had a very long and successful career in Government and in two Fortune 500 Companies as a high level manager and advocate for consumers and citizens. They would probably be stunned to hear he presently is Executive Director of The Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of PA.
Along the way he raised two children who were excellent students. His son is an Intellectual Property Attorney and his daughter, after over a decade of teaching, is an elementary School Principal.
His success in the next life is yet to be determined.
Confessions of a Catholic Schoolboy * by Joe Farrell
Jesus Runs Away and Other Stories
Publication Date: December 3, 2009
Trade Paperback; $23.99; 423 pages; 978-1-4415-9872-1
Trade Hardback; $34.99; 423 pages; 978-1-4415-9873-8
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