Along The Way, Monsignor PauL L Bocchichio
Along The Way, Monsignor PauL L Bocchichio
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Along The Way
A Priest's Journey of Joys and Challenges

Author: Monsignor PauL L Bocchichio

Narrator: Michael Luis

Unabridged: 10 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/28/2023

Synopsis

This work is the result of a great deal of reflection on the rich experiences of more than 50 years in Ministry. I recognize how many wonderful encounters I have had "AlongThe Way." As I reflect in my introduction, I sensed what Michelangelo felt when he observed a block of marble and had to “ release” David. I knew that if I had to "released” both the joy and challenges, ups and downs, questions and answers that comprise my many years of Priestly service. I attempted to do so for two reasons: to share the lessons that I both learned and taught because I feel that they resonated with The Human Experience With which others could identify, and as a source of encouragement two others to "tell their stories" and the richness that flows from them.
Through autobiographical sketches, a journey through various assignments, pastoral vignettes (mostly humorous but some very serious stories), I tried to "connect the dots" as it were between God and the experience of Our Lives. In focusing on various people whom I might have encountered I reflect on the value of relationships and how we are shaped by them. In my final section "essays" I attempt to apply my experiences and the wisdom gained from those experiences to some contemporary issues and common human situations that affect us all.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Trevor on May 24, 2012

Ramon (Martin Sheen) and Emilio Estevez have written a poignant joint-memoir that grew, seemingly organically, out of the movie they made together along the Camino de Santiago in Spain - the Estevez written/directed "The Way". The result explains the history of the Estevez clan's transformation from......more

Goodreads review by Sasha on August 09, 2016

Absolutely fantastic memoir and companion to a beautiful film! Amazing writing, revelations, and insights. One of my favourite parts is Martin saying "I've known Emilio all my life". All the travel stories and all the bits about other actors and people in the business are really enlightening and fas......more

Goodreads review by Jeff on March 17, 2013

I liked the idea from the start.Have never read a 'co-written' bio. Although it had a ghost writer (Hope Edelman,),both their thoughts and personalities come through strongly.As a Father,I found it painful to read at times,as the Father /Son relationship is universal. And has been since the stone a......more

Goodreads review by Sonam on January 28, 2022

What an interesting and a somewhat heartfelt memoir of a journey of a father and a son, through life, through their hollywood dreams. They seem to have put in their raw emotions and even their vulnerable side in this book when it comes to their relationship with each other, and their hopes and the h......more

Goodreads review by Marielle on July 25, 2012

Couldn't put it down! First of all — it's one of a kind: a father/son memoir jointly written. Second — what lives they've lived! What stories, what struggle, what love! Just absolutely unflinchingly (as the LA Times says) in its honesty — and as a result, incredibly inspiring and moving. It in itsel......more

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