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Get ready for non-stop laughs
Are you ready for a class in Advanced Holiness for people from all walks of life? Then, perhaps you’re ready to take a trip to the Have A Heart convent in Bucksnort, Wisconsin. There, you’ll meet a nun you’re not likely to forget – Sister Mary Olga Fortitude.
The Misadventures of Sister Mary Olga Fortitude is a satire with a spiritual message, but there’s a lot of hanky panky going on here. Sister Mary Olga is an irreverent nun who has some unique spiritual views that differ from those of the Pope. She’s a great believer of “to each, their own.” She also loves her Marlboros and her bourbon. Just don’t let the Reverend Mother in on her secret. The next class in Advanced Holiness may be canceled.
Here in Bucksnort, you’ll meet a zany cast of all-too-human characters. There’s a lot of secret-keeping going on here, but Sister Mary Olga will be sure to deliver the goods in order to provide you with good and bad examples of holiness.
The Reverend Mother is a former prostitute. The convent’s chef is a gay cowboy. Priscilla Bunhead is the town busybody who opens some other closet doors. She, along with the other folks on Dinkledorf Drive, serve up examples of what not to do.
One thing’s for sure. These characters will lighten your load and help you to not take life so seriously. Get ready for non-stop laughs.
#1 by John P. Haritatos on December 1, 2009 - 12:50 pm
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I bought the book and the next morning I was on my way to Rochester, N.Y. for a meeting. I totally lucked out that I was in the passenger seat because I cracked the book open and started to read it. I was hooked on Sister Mary Olga Fortitude’s presence of humor and wit from that point on. I looked forward to reading it nightly until I returned to Syracuse where I could devour it. She is a no nonsense woman who happens to be a nun and is telling the tales of the folk who live in the town of Bucksnort. She does not hold back. I have met these characters in my life but to feel them on paper is terrific. And I must add that as I went through the book, I loved the spiritual wisdom that Sister Mary Olga gave , the spiritual wisdom of the truth of the human experience that I believe God has for all of us.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by TJ Richards on December 1, 2009 - 12:54 pm
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If you like sharp wit and tongue- in-cheek, more sophistacted humor, then you’ll love this book. The characters are cleverly developed and their bizarre foibles are not unlike some of the little “quirks” we all see inside of ourselves from time to time. As an author(”A Golden Tapestry”), I am very familiar with the dilemma of trying to appeal to a broad readership, in spite of being categorized as a genre of one kind or another. This book, I believe, transcends that challenge as it has diverse appeal. Whether you are interested in the humor, clever writing or subtle spirituality, you won’t be disappointed. This book is very well constructed and a good read. Looking forward to more from this author in the future.
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Readers Favorite on December 1, 2009 - 1:30 pm
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Mary Olga Fortitude is like no nun you’ve ever met. A chain-smoking, liquor-drinking nun, she brings a little holiness and a lot of humor to everything she does.
This book was a breath of fresh air in my reading adventures. Mary Olga was born during Leap Year, and her parents believed that she should only be able to celebrate her birthday every 4 years…seriously. So, while the other children in her class get birthdays every year, she waits patiently for her birthday every 4. They even try to prevent her from drinking on her 21st birthday, because she isn’t truly of legal age. This is when she decides it is time to escape and chooses the Have a Heart convent.
This book catches you from the very beginning with it’s humor. The characters’ names are hilarious–Mary Olga Fortitude, Sister Daniella Shakealot, and Martha Mayhem are some of the characters. It puts a smile on my face just reading them. Each of the characters you encounter are what conventional society would consider different, just like Sister Mary Olga. She enlightens us to be more accepting; being different is not necessarily a bad thing.
This was a light-hearted read that carried a great message. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Jimmie Neil Simmonds on December 1, 2009 - 2:11 pm
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Yes I couldn’t put this book down. I read it in one day. Mr. Aujourd’hui has written a sharp fast and funny novel that lampoon’s the Catholic faith but with gentleness and grace. I am a theater director and I believe that Davis’s writing style lends itself wonderfully to the stage. Each chapter is Sister Fortitude’s personal commentary of life and all the other wacky characters that surround her. This would be excellent stage material for a one woman OR one man stage production. If NUNSENSE could have an all male cast Off-Broadway, why not allow this Sister to have some campy drag fun on the stage? I believe these characters could have a wonderful life on stage. For his first novel Davis Aujourd’Hui shows a strong talent for creating funny and well-written characters that are consistently entertaining which makes it a fun read. I am personally waiting for the next book. I would also like to read more about the author’s own life experiences.
Rating: 4 / 5
#5 by fellow diver on December 1, 2009 - 4:42 pm
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absolutely charming and offbeat at the same time!! I read this book in small doses so as to prolong the savoring of every page. It is full of warmth and spirituality. I look forward to other misadventures!
Rating: 5 / 5