God on a Harley: A Spiritual Fable [Hardcover]

Joan Brady (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1995

In the bestselling tradition of such spiritual journeys as The Celestine Prophecy and Mutant Message Down Under, this witty fable offers life-transforming nuggets of wisdom for every reader. God on a Harley follows one woman's quest for healing and life changing truths--astride a 1340cc Harley Davidson, behind a man who teaches her to appreciate each precious moment of her life.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

In the tradition of inspirational fiction such as The Celestine Prophecy, Joseph F. Girzone's Joshua novels and the fables of Og Mandino, Brady (Band-Aides, Bullets & Booze) offers a whimsical tale of a journey toward spiritual fulfillment. Trauma nurse Christine Moore hates men, work and life. At 30, she had run as far and as fast as she could from boring New Valley Community Hospital and her lover, a doctor who refused to marry her. Seven years later, she is back where she started, only now the doctor is married to her worst enemy. Depressed, Christine hits the local bar, where she meets the very last person she expects: God Himself (aka Joe), and on a Harley, no less. God gives her six individualized commandments. Change comes hard for Christine, but change she does-new image, new apartment, new hours, new attitude-as she grows and opens her eyes and heart to life and new opportunities. The Lord's new commandments are so sweeping ("Drop the ego. Be real. And watch what happens"; "All things are possible all of the time") as to be practically useless to anyone looking for serious guidance, and Christine's transformation based on them is about as believable as her running into God in the first place. Moses, Brady isn't-but despite its simplemindedness, her tale is funny and enjoyable in a fairy-tale kind of way. Major ad/promo; simultaneous Simon & Schuster audio; rights: Stinson Literary Agency.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

Disgruntled nurse Christine Moore, still single at 37, stumbles while leaving a bar. She is helped to her feet by a handsome hunk of a Harley rider who says his name is Joe but who is, well, God. He knows all about her, answers her questions before she speaks them, and criticizes and counsels her in a totally disarming way. Moreover, when Christine follows his advice--his "customized set of commandments" --her life improves. She starts dressing more comfortably and cuts down on cosmetics, moves near the beach and reduces her consumption, drops to half-time and discovers she loves her work, relaxes and becomes optimistic about life's possibilities. Finally, she finds a real man. Brady's theologized self-improvement fable is heretical in the good old American way: individualism and progress ("We're all always evolving, getting better. . . . Even me," Joe-God says) are the foremost articles of faith it inculcates. That will upset more conventionally religious readers but, Pocket Books hopes, appeal mightily to the Christian New Agers who've made The Celestine Prophecy a megaseller. Literary Guild main selection. Ray Olson

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 147 pages
• Publisher: Pocket Books (September 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0671536214
• ISBN-13: 978-0671536213
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #521,671 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I cryed, I laughed, I deeply connected, March 2, 1999

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Maria Marsala (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: GOD ON A HARLEY A SPIRITUAL FABLE (UNABRIDGED) (Audio Cassette)

This is a heart and soul touching audio which helped me realize that spirituality is in me and all others I meet. What an enjoyable journey Ms. Brady has taken me on!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Are you tired of hurting inside and feeling unworthy of love, April 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: God on a Harley: A Spiritual Fable (Hardcover)

This is the best book I have ever read. I am not a reader. Itwas extremely easy to understand and so uplifting. I now have anotherset of commandments for taking care of me which is something that I thought I didn't deserve! I have posted the commandments around the house as a constant reminder. I have bought lot's of copies for family and friends. I hope Joan Brady writes more.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Listening, August 16, 2001

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Judith K Tackett (Columbus, Oh United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: GOD ON A HARLEY A SPIRITUAL FABLE (UNABRIDGED) (Audio Cassette)

A great tape. The narrator is fabulous and really brings this story to life. I could listern to her for hours. I have bought 3 of these and gave 2 to my friends who also gave it a 5 rating. Entertaining as well as mentally stimulating. Especially for you women out there who would like to review your life with a new perspective! Highly recommend it!!!