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Calling Bernadette's Bluff

3.6/5 ( ratings)

"There’s only one real taboo left in 21st Century America, and Jack Kassel’s got it bad. He doesn’t believe in God. And even that might be all right if he didn’t teach at the College of Saint Bernadette, but he does. Nothing is more important to Jack than reason, the triumph of truth over comforting fantasies, but Saint Bernie’s is the land of created realities, where critical thoughts go to die. When his oldest partner in disbelief shows up as the campus priest, Jack edges nearer the abyss, finally plunging over when his ex-wife enrolls their brilliant young son in a Lutheran school and the boy begins quoting Scripture in response to Jack’s questions. Back against the wall, Jack starts to “come out” as a non-believer at what turns out to be the worst possible time --- as a Marian apparition turns the college into a holy pilgrimage site.

Critical Acclaim for Calling Bernadette’s Bluff

“With each turn of a page, I was struck dumb with amazement. Is there no end to the talent of this handsome young man?” --- Paid celebrity endorsement

“I really liked the book, especially the part where he’s obsessed with the whale.” --- From a ninth-grade book report

“You’ll be hearing from my attorney, you son of a bitch.” --- Christopher Perkins, not in any way the inspiration for the character Scott Siberell

“I smell something burning, Mr. McGowan. Oh look, it’s your soul!” --- Reverend Lovejoy from “The Simpsons,” not the inspiration for the character Reverend Delmore
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Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Xlibris

Release: January 08, 2002

ISBN: 1401036074

ISBN 13: 9781401036072

Calling Bernadette's Bluff

3.6/5 ( ratings)

"There’s only one real taboo left in 21st Century America, and Jack Kassel’s got it bad. He doesn’t believe in God. And even that might be all right if he didn’t teach at the College of Saint Bernadette, but he does. Nothing is more important to Jack than reason, the triumph of truth over comforting fantasies, but Saint Bernie’s is the land of created realities, where critical thoughts go to die. When his oldest partner in disbelief shows up as the campus priest, Jack edges nearer the abyss, finally plunging over when his ex-wife enrolls their brilliant young son in a Lutheran school and the boy begins quoting Scripture in response to Jack’s questions. Back against the wall, Jack starts to “come out” as a non-believer at what turns out to be the worst possible time --- as a Marian apparition turns the college into a holy pilgrimage site.

Critical Acclaim for Calling Bernadette’s Bluff

“With each turn of a page, I was struck dumb with amazement. Is there no end to the talent of this handsome young man?” --- Paid celebrity endorsement

“I really liked the book, especially the part where he’s obsessed with the whale.” --- From a ninth-grade book report

“You’ll be hearing from my attorney, you son of a bitch.” --- Christopher Perkins, not in any way the inspiration for the character Scott Siberell

“I smell something burning, Mr. McGowan. Oh look, it’s your soul!” --- Reverend Lovejoy from “The Simpsons,” not the inspiration for the character Reverend Delmore
"

Language: English

Pages: 368

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Xlibris

Release: January 08, 2002

ISBN: 1401036074

ISBN 13: 9781401036072

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