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A jaundiced look at the childhood of Jesus

Jun 13, 2009

by Ukedude

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Once again, Christopher Moore has struck home and done damage. This one has basically offended every one I know. It is the childhood of Jesus as told by his best friend, Biff. Yeah....Biff. It begins with Jesus as a 6 year old and follows him through live until he is nearly ready to begin his ministry. Biff is a very good friend, and a very observant fellow as well, so he can tell his story leaving nothing out, and I do mean nothing. I will not give anything away, but believe me, this is NOT the way you learned it in Sunday School. It's funny, thought provoking, philosophical, meaningful and just plain odd, but it is well worth reading. As usual, Christopher Moore, a very very very very very disturbed fellow, has given us something to ponder, cry with and laugh at. Highly recommended

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djevoke June 18, 2009

I will have to check this out, it sounds really intriguing and something that I'd love to get my hands on. Thanks!

Ukedude June 18, 2009

It should (notice I said should) be readily available in any book store. I've even seen it on eBay for about half price. I think you will love it.

djevoke June 18, 2009

I love twisted looks at religion and I LOVE messing with people's ideologies, just so that I can test their opinions. So, I'm DEFINITELY going to look it up. I've never read Chris Moore, do you think I should start with this book or do you have another suggestion? Thanks!

Ukedude June 18, 2009

This one is a good start. It stands alone and relates only to The Stupidest Angel,and then only marginally. Yeah, this one is a good one. If you look at my other reviews, you will also find a review of Principia Discordia. Please, I beg you, research Discordianism. You will not be sorry.

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QUEENBFLIX June 14, 2009

Biff? Okay, since my DVD player may have suffered fatal injureies in our recent encounter, I may have to resort to reading and the first of your many recommendations that I can actually find in our puny library is the lucky winner.

Ukedude June 15, 2009

Actually, Biff is brought back to life to write his "Gospel" by The Stupidest Angel. Another book by Moore. Seriously, Karen, you will LOVE this one as well as Lust Lizard.

QUEENBFLIX June 15, 2009

It has all the earmarks of being something I would read over and over.

Ukedude June 15, 2009

I have. I have read all of Christopher Moore over and over.

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devora June 14, 2009

Wow, this book sounds crazy! I'd love to read Christopher Moore's take on Jesus' life!

I don't know if you've ever read any Chuck Palahniuk, but he's got some pretty twisted, thought provoking books as well, you should check out these reviews on Choke, Invisible Monsters, Fight Club, Snuff, Rant.... There are a few more reviews, but I'll leave you with those. If you like Christopher Moore, I think you'll like Chuck Palahniuk's writing, too!

Ukedude June 15, 2009

No, I have not read Palahniuk, but I will seek him out. Sounds interesting. As for Chris Moore, well, this is the best stuff I've read since Douglas Adams, and that's saying something. This one is a great one, although it does offend everyone as well. This is not your church's Jesus.

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Baaaa.

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Read this book! One of my all time favorites!

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John O'Connor (Ukedude)
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I am retired military. I served 6 years of Navy, nearly 6 years of Air Force, and just over 22 years of Air National Guard. I also was a full time technician for the Air Guard for just over 21 years. … more