Brother Eli is mountain of a man, bald of his free will, in the thrall of a gargantuan appetite. His robe is stained, his classes are demanding, his attitude cynical, and his breath sour. He smokes, drinks, fights against the forces of darkness -- parents and school administrators. He does not lack for opponents in the Church, his family, the student body, or his order -- the Most Holy Family. Now, even that war in Viet Nam is coming close to home and school. Enter two semi-mysterious strangers to Catholic Prep. One is a ...
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Brother Eli is mountain of a man, bald of his free will, in the thrall of a gargantuan appetite. His robe is stained, his classes are demanding, his attitude cynical, and his breath sour. He smokes, drinks, fights against the forces of darkness -- parents and school administrators. He does not lack for opponents in the Church, his family, the student body, or his order -- the Most Holy Family. Now, even that war in Viet Nam is coming close to home and school. Enter two semi-mysterious strangers to Catholic Prep. One is a novice who is hysterically embraced by students and Brothers alike. Transfer student Nadette Nevers is shunned and reviled by classmates, but esteemed by Brother Eli for her eccentricity and independence. Along with a menagerie of quirky characters, Brother Eli journeys through matters of faith, truths, lies, money, envy and power, sexuality and food.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED and inscribed to a talk show host 'To Ron Owen, the most honest man in America, Best' by the author on the title page. 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Essentially as new. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 346 p. Audience: General/trade. "Copy Copy" stamped on the bottom of the page block. By the author of "Sun City" and "Field Guide to the American Teenager." Signed copies are remarkably rare. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a clear protective plastic sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. SIGNED by the author on half-title page (signature only). 1st edition, 1st printing, complete number line. Essentially as new. 'Signed By the Author' Sticker. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 322 p. Audience: General/trade. By the author of 'Sun City' and 'Field Guide to the American Teenager'. Signed copies are remarkably rare. Where possible, all books come with dust jacket in a protective mylar sleeve, sealed in a ziplock bag, wrapped in bubble wrap, shipped in a box.
