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Don Camillo's Dilemma

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I'm not sure exactly what's supposed to be the specific "dilemma" alluded to in the title of this book, for (happily) things seem to be much as ever in this third collection of stories from Giovanni Guareschi's Little World of Don Camillo. Perhaps our favorite hot-tempered parish priest's problem is, as always, defeating Communism while still nurturing the communists whom he sees as part of his flock. Or, perhaps, it's fighting the dirty battle against Communism without fighting dirty himself--though if *this* is his goal, Don Camillo still has a long way to go to reach it! :-)

Still, when he's not asking forgiveness for his methods, he can be found diligently attending to the needs of his parishoners, from assisting the mayor in his attempt to pass the eighth grade, to investigating rumors of a town ghost. Communist Mayor Peppone is also in fine form in this book, as he must deal with a "ghost" from his own past, as well as face the wrath of his family when the Party cancels Christmas.

Once again, Guareschi charms and delights the reader with his whimsical stories.

This is a wonderful book.It can be read any number of times. Still it does not lose its innate humour and charm.As a political satire it is even better than any of George Orwell's books.A book for all times and for all ages. Human foibles and weaknesses and Divine Virtues are abundantly portrayed in this book.It makes fun of the Catholic Church as well as the Communists.A truly inspiring work. I am only sorry that I do not know Italian.Since to read it in the original language would give the greatest pleasure.If anyone is not satisfied after reading it.Tell me .I will buy it from you. I have given this book away to many of my friends and foes alike.
yours sincerely ,
Diljit C.Shah,E-mail:diljitshah@yahoo.co.in.