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Feet of Clay: An Autobiography (Paperback)

by Roddy Wright (Author)
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  • Paperback: 351 pages
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd; New edition edition (7 Feb 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0002740176
  • ISBN-13: 978-0002740173
  • Product Dimensions: 18.4 x 11 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 1.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,520,603 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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In September 1996, the Bishop of Argyll and the Isles disappeared. He re-emerged nearly a fortnight later in the North of England - with, to everyone's astonishment, his lover Kathleen. Scandal resulted, and was exacerbated when it was revealed that another woman had, years earlier, borne him a son. The Bishop soon found his life becoming a media circus act. Here, he attempts to tell his side of the story. Unfortunately, he misses the point: the public is more interested in the juicy details than in his comings and goings at theological seminary, his career in the church and appointment as a bishop. Only devotees will want to plough through the first eight chapters, and those keen to find an intelligent, considered verdict on the repercussions of Wright's actions will be disappointed by the scarcity of explanation. (Kirkus UK)


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In October 1996 the national newspapers began to report the disappearance of the Bishop of Argyll who had been missing for ten days. He eventually reappeared in the North of England supported by a woman with whom he had been having a relationship. When the news broke another woman disclosed that she too had been involved with the bishop and had given birth to his child. Roddy Wright is the first Roman Catholic bishop to have resigned in Britain under such circumstances. While the press have not stopped hounding him and his partner, Roddy Wright has given no interviews and made no public appearances. Here, he tells his own story, set against the background of a childhood in the tenements of Glasgow and his life as a young priest in the Highlands of Scotland.

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2.0 out of 5 stars A disappointing autobiography of the former Bishop, 8 April 1999
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Roddy Wright is a man for whom I have always had considerable regard. On the various occasions our paths crossed he always seemed to combine in a unique way deep spiritual insight, a sense of humour and a down to earth practicality. Although my own dalliance with the priesthood ended almost 30 years ago I was among the many in the Highlands and Islands who felt the Catholic Church had made a particularly wise choice of Bishop. I have also known many priests who have felt it necessary to leave. Most managed to do so without arousing much interest from the press. This was clearly impossible for a Bishop. In the resulting press feeding frenzy it became impossible for anyone to distinguish truth from fiction. I therefore welcome the opportunity to hear Roddy's own side of the story, which is really not that different from that of the many other priests who have found themselves in similar situations. However, this is not a great work of literature. Many, unlike me, who don't share his background in the Glasgow slums and the Westerm Isles will find his emotional descriptions difficult to take. The final chapter, with its endless list of visits by and to relatives, contributes little to the story. The almost total lack of criticism of the church, and its celibacy rule in particular, will disappoint many. I would hazard a guess that he might see things differently in a few years time, when he has had more time to reflect.
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1.0 out of 5 stars A poorly written and self-indulgent confessional, 3 April 1999
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There is nothing wrong with the Catholic Church - no failures in teaching, in pastoral care or in structure. At least that is what you would believe if you ever took this book seriously. Oh, for a mere hint of debate or dissent from this former Prince of the Church. Instead we get only the childish - as opposed to childlike - need for Roddy Wright to bare his soul and reflect on the 'hurt' he has caused. I would not mind this so much, but this book is so badly written that reading it surely merits at least one plenary indulgence. A truly bad book. Put your money in the poor box instead.
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