Author:John Farman
Everyone knows the story of Jesus' birth, and everyone knows how he died, right? But what about the bit in between - those formative teenage years? No-one knows if Jesus had crises with spots, girls or parents . . . until now.
John Farman, author of the bestselling The Very Bloody History of Britain, takes a cheeky but affectionate look at those missing years in Jesus' life. You think you've had teenage-type problems to contend with? Wait till you read what Jesus had to go through!
John Farman's bookfull of belly-laughs is guaranteed to be more amusing than RE classes
—— The TimesA genuinely funny book
—— Financial TimesBoth audacious and heartwarming
—— New StatesmanAn incisive look at an emotional issue
—— Mary Arrigan , The Sunday TribuneIs a challenging story of friendship set against difficult and topical subject matter
—— The Sunday TimesThis is a brave and successful attempt to help readers understand a complex, topical situation in our real world
—— The BooksellerThought-provoking book with sensitivity, wit and warmth . . . Its admirable message comes wrapped in a fast-paced and exciting adventure story populated with well-rounded characters
—— Irish Times'Thought-provoking ... strong second novel'
—— Bert Wright , Business Post'A poignant, delicately composed novel that doesn't stint on the wreckage of violence.'
—— Irish Daily MailMcKeon ... is a writer to watch. He conveys how people who cause harm can sometimes be victims, in their own way, and that takes skill. If you enjoy Colum Mcann's work, this novel is for you.'
—— Martina Devlin , Irish Independent'... beautifully written, placed in those grey shadows between right and wrong and profound, terrible loss.'
—— Anne Cunningham , Sunday IndependentA beautifully crafted story about the legacy of trauma
—— Sarah Gilmartin , The Irish TimesA supreme storyteller
—— Robert Collins , The Sunday Times Ireland