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Thief Prisoner Soldier Priest
- Narrator
- Paul Cowley
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Publish Date
- 28 July 2022
- Run Time
- 9 hours 22 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Paul Cowley grew up in Manchester amid the chaotic world of his alcoholic parents. His early exposure to heavy drinking, explosive arguments and the unnerving aggression of his father led him into homelessness and crime. By seventeen he was behind bars.
Years later, following a career in the army which 'made a man of him' yet ultimately failed to give him direction and purpose, Paul's search for meaning resulted in an unexpected encounter with God that changed his life for ever.
This remarkable and touching account of his early years, from thief to prisoner, soldier and, eventually, priest, should inspire anyone who feels their life is out of control. It is, by turns, a dramatic, traumatic and comic story, yet one that stands as a testament to how God offers hope to all who have the courage to respond.
(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Critics Review
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Thief Prisoner Soldier Priest is a frank, engaging story of a man finding fulfilment through his faith, and through helping others.
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truly inspirational...
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Paul is the real deal and a man of true courage, humanity and faith. His journey is as raw and real as they come.
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Details
- Author
- Paul Cowley with Amanda Cowley
- Narrator
- Paul Cowley
- Duration
- 9 hours 22 minutes
- Release Date
- 28 July 2022
- ISBN
- 9781399805698
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- John Murray Press
- Genre
- Christianity, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Biography: religious and spiritual
Synopsis
An inspiring and raw autobiography from the Reverend Paul Cowley MBE.Paul Cowley grew up in Manchester amid the chaotic world of his alcoholic parents. His early exposure to heavy drinking, explosive arguments and the unnerving aggression of his father led him into homelessness and crime. By seventeen he was behind bars. Years later, following a career in the army which 'made a man of him' yet ultimately failed to give him direction and purpose, Paul's search for meaning resulted in an unexpected encounter with God that changed his life for ever.This remarkable and touching account of his early years, from thief to prisoner, soldier and, eventually, priest, should inspire anyone who feels their life is out of control. It is, by turns, a dramatic, traumatic and comic story, yet one that stands as a testament to how God offers hope to all who have the courage to respond.(P) 2022 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
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