Following his retirement from the U.S. Navy and the Philadelphia Diocese, Connell J. Maguire joined a writing workshop in Riviera Beach, Fla., where he began writing plays. At the encouragement of fellow members of the workshop, he also tried his hand at prose. "Follies of a Navy Chaplain" is a collection of vignettes, along with a handful of poems and a pair of one-act plays, reflecting the author's view of Ireland, America, the Navy, and the priesthood through a pair of smiling Irish eyes. "Follies of a Navy Chaplain" will make you laugh some, and cry a little.
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Connell Joseph Maguire, known as Joe or Father Joe to his family and friends, was born in Glenties, Ireland, and came to the United States at 11 years of age. He became a priest in Philadelphia in 1945, and entered the U.S. Navy in 1952. As a chaplain, Maguire served at sea and in many parts of the world, including the Korean area and in Vietnam with the U.S. Marines. Presently in his eighties, he is trying to learn Spanish so that he can give sermons to the Guatemalan people in Indiantown, Florida.
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Follies and fun,
By John Partin (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Follies of a Navy Chaplain (Paperback)
I found this book to be very entertaining. Written in short chapters that outline different subjects, it makes for an easy and delightful read. It's fresh each time you pick it up. Irish humor and turmoil abound in Father Maguire's stories, and become vivid to the reader. His memory of the fight with his brother about what constituted "half-way to carry the milk bucket" was enchanting, as were most of his written memories. I recommend this book highly. It is a jovial, relaxing, honest book.
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Follies & Fun,
By John Partin (St. Louis, MO USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Follies of a Navy Chaplain (Paperback)
Some of the things that happened to Father Maguire while still in Ireland make for priceless stories in his book. I found the piece regarding his brother fighting with him over how far they had to carry the milk particularly delightful. His military experiences are varied and interesting.This is especially a good read for people "on-the-go", since it can be read by chapters without missing a beat. I have highly recommended this book to others.
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Why do I remember clearly that moment, one sunny day in Ireland when I was about five years old? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Chaplain Maguire, United States, Judy Boy, Uncle Donal, New York, Uncle Barney, World War, Lieutenant Commander, Uncle Dan, Chestnut Hill, Father Muccilli, Tom Gallen, Aunt Bridget, Camp Lejeune, Jean Greer, Church of England, Father Laboon, Sheila Richard, Social Security New!
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Why do I remember clearly that moment, one sunny day in Ireland when I was about five years old? Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Chaplain Maguire, United States, Judy Boy, Uncle Donal, New York, Uncle Barney, World War, Lieutenant Commander, Uncle Dan, Chestnut Hill, Father Muccilli, Tom Gallen, Aunt Bridget, Camp Lejeune, Jean Greer, Church of England, Father Laboon, Sheila Richard, Social Security New!
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