Joey : An Inspiring True Story of Faith and Forgiveness

by Joseph F. Girzone

Within the tiny life that is a newborn baby there exists the coded material that will evolve into a masterpiece of incredible proportions. Joseph Girzone's Joey tells the true story of a young boy--Girzone's own godson-whose life bloomed in just that way, unfolding in a magnificent adventure before it ended all too soon.



Joey was a boy born with a smile on his face and music in his heart, a boy who was to reflect all the experiences of the wonder of existence, the adventure of finding new things, the joy of discovering new love, the pain of betrayed trusts and broken commitments, the endless searching for a meaning to life and its endless riddles, and the joy of finding a wonderful God who can bring all these complex facets of life into focus.



This story is about a rare and beautiful love between a young boy and God. It is a work that will give hope to the young and comfort to mothers and fathers who watch fearfully as their children enter the unknown world of life's adventure.

Genres: Spirituality, Religion

160 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

About the author

FROM PUBLISHER:
JOSEPH F. GIRZONE retired from the active priesthood in 1981 due to health reasons, and embarked on a second career as a writer and speaker.

In 1995 he established the Joshua Foundation, an organization dedicated to making Jesus better known throughout the world.

His bestselling books include Joshua, A Portrait of Jesus, and Never Alone. He lives in Altamont, New York.

Reviews

[Joseph Alexander Nagy, Jr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the most touching books I have read. This is more memoir than extended eulogy about the life of a young man who touched the author's life in a meaningful way. Quick read.

[Azaghedi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Saccharine and oppressively religious. Forced to read this one as a freshman in high school, which is not surprising, since it was a Catholic school. Would have preferred they made us read something like Augustine's "Confessions," though.

[Larry Gerber · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an easy to read, but powerfully deep book about ones own struggle with life. It will move readers young and old

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

A touching and inspiring eulogy of a young man. Quick read.

[Abigail G · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a story of a life lived with real struggles and real faith. It takes the reader from the highest points of childhood to the depths of sorrow that often come with age. Told from the perspective of one so close to the main character it gave to the book a realness that is lost when there are multiple perspectives.

[Abigail G · Rating 4 out of 5]

A tough true story of a boy who grew to be a man known dearly by the author and by God. It is not an easy story and brings questions to mind, but no question is too great for faith.

[Joseph · Rating 3 out of 5]

Couldn't resist the books name. Was a quick read and written well.

[Linda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fr. Girzone takes you deeply into the life and spirituality of a young man he knows since his birth. Joey goes through trials and tribulations just as our children do, but Joey always comes back to his faith and friendship with Jesus to pull him through. Girzone especially got the trouble with drug addiction right as I remember my daughter going through the same time in her teen years.

[Lou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Easy read. enjoyable yet was written off the cuff. Seemed to jump around a bit going through Joey's life as a child.

[Geri · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not as good as the Joshua series.