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Many books are written; many books are read. It is much rarer that a book is written that profoundly impacts its readers. A biography and testimony of man who desperately sought the love of his narcissistic, alcoholic father throughout his childhood, Ian's story offers broad appeal to those who were raised through the 1960s and 1970s. It is really the story of two men: Ian's father, a larger than life man who gained entry to the quality edge of American society through various and intriguing work roles; and Ian, his son, who stumbled his way through adolescence without the paternal guidance young men often need to successfully navigate through life.
Each chapter in the book begins with an intriguing quote that encourages the reader to discover the meaning within its pages. The author employs an engaging, almost self-deprecating wit to convey to the reader the disappointments and exploits of his unusual childhood. There is poignancy in this author's storytelling that draws the reader into his life, circumstances, rare joy, and many sorrows. Excellent, moving and a right-ripping-read!
Each chapter in the book begins with an intriguing quote that encourages the reader to discover the meaning within its pages. The author employs an engaging, almost self-deprecating wit to convey to the reader the disappointments and exploits of his unusual childhood. There is poignancy in this author's storytelling that draws the reader into his life, circumstances, rare joy, and many sorrows. Excellent, moving and a right-ripping-read!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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In this book, Ian Cron writes a powerful and engaging memoir of growing up with an alcoholic father who worked for the CIA, and his own journey of faith.
Cron writes with wonderful wit and humour, describing his entirely dysfunctional and unconventional family and childhood without getting sentimental or melodramatic. He weaves together his journey of faith, from his first communion as a schoolboy, to his rejection of faith as he grew up, through to his unlikely regaining of it in college and his own struggle with alcoholism during his college years and beyond. It is a very moving, and at times, tragic, account of someone trying to gain the love of a father constrained by his own demons, but which sees the thread of God's providence and plan throughout some truly horrific situations. There were times when Cron echoed the sentiments we hear so often of why people abandon faith.
At its heart, it is a painfully honest story of redemption, and of a son and his father which brought me to tears and to laughter. A most thoroughly enjoyable, challenging and uplifting book; a story that should be honoured, and deserves to be read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Cron writes with wonderful wit and humour, describing his entirely dysfunctional and unconventional family and childhood without getting sentimental or melodramatic. He weaves together his journey of faith, from his first communion as a schoolboy, to his rejection of faith as he grew up, through to his unlikely regaining of it in college and his own struggle with alcoholism during his college years and beyond. It is a very moving, and at times, tragic, account of someone trying to gain the love of a father constrained by his own demons, but which sees the thread of God's providence and plan throughout some truly horrific situations. There were times when Cron echoed the sentiments we hear so often of why people abandon faith.
At its heart, it is a painfully honest story of redemption, and of a son and his father which brought me to tears and to laughter. A most thoroughly enjoyable, challenging and uplifting book; a story that should be honoured, and deserves to be read.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze®.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Tim Goodall
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Ian Morgan Cron's 'memoir of sorts' was given to me free by the Booksneeze programme in exchange for a review.
Cron, an Episcopal priest, has penned a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking memoir. The title is slightly deceptive, it is less about the CIA, and more about his life with his alcoholic father. But no matter, because the book deals well with the messiness of such an upbringing.
He readily admits that his memoir is filled with stories that are not always his own, and details that are filled in by mother, siblings and friends. It is written fluidly, though for an British reader, there are plenty of Americanisms that can get in the way at times, and his turn of phrase is solidly American-English. But these are mere quibbles.
The subject he deals with is prickly, to say the least. And he has written with an honesty that is disarming, and provides reason as to the need to write and read real-life stories such as this one from Cron: it reminds us of the redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation that Jesus Christ not only offers, but brings to bear on our lives through many unsuspected ways. Never will I lead children in communion without realising the unending depths of God's riches exhibited and given freely by Christ again.
Cron, an Episcopal priest, has penned a thoroughly enjoyable and thought provoking memoir. The title is slightly deceptive, it is less about the CIA, and more about his life with his alcoholic father. But no matter, because the book deals well with the messiness of such an upbringing.
He readily admits that his memoir is filled with stories that are not always his own, and details that are filled in by mother, siblings and friends. It is written fluidly, though for an British reader, there are plenty of Americanisms that can get in the way at times, and his turn of phrase is solidly American-English. But these are mere quibbles.
The subject he deals with is prickly, to say the least. And he has written with an honesty that is disarming, and provides reason as to the need to write and read real-life stories such as this one from Cron: it reminds us of the redemption, forgiveness and reconciliation that Jesus Christ not only offers, but brings to bear on our lives through many unsuspected ways. Never will I lead children in communion without realising the unending depths of God's riches exhibited and given freely by Christ again.
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It was with some interest that I read Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir of Sorts, as titles go this was very intriguing. Read more
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We are not enslaved to our past: Ian Cron's inspiring memoir
It is a rare gift indeed to be able to evoke the confusions, perceptions and wonder of childhood from the perspectives of adulthood. Read more
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Not the memoir of a comic...
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Published 21 months ago by Mr. P. Savage
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Great story, told well
If you are looking for a book that gives an exposé of the CIA, this isn't it. If you are looking for an honestly written autobiography that'll have you chuckling from one... Read more
Published 21 months ago by T.C.
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Published 22 months ago by Benjamin Howe
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Jesus, My Father & the CIA
I found Ian Morgan Cron's biography `Jesus, My Father and the CIA' to be a fascinating read (I received a complimentary e-book version from Booksneeze.com to review). Read more
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I took my time over this book: a skim-read wouldn't do. I know Ian is a good writer (it was my privilege to be one of his first reviewers when Chasing Francis was published), but... Read more
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