{"product_id":"2940169398625","title":"The Messiah of Morris Avenue: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003eTony Hendra's \u003ci\u003eFather Joe \u003c\/i\u003ebecame a new classic of faith and spiritualityamp;mdash;even for those not usually so inclined. Now he's back with a novel set in a very reverent future where Church and State always walk hand-in-hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFade in as Johnny Grecoamp;mdash;a fallen journalist, who nurses a few grudges along with his cocktails, stumbles onto a story that intrigues him. It seems a young man named Jay is driving about New Jersey in a beat-up van preaching radical notions like kindness and generosityamp;mdash;and even tossing off a few miracles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow better, Johnny schemes, to stick it to Reverend Sabbath (America's #1 Holy Warrior) than to write a headline-making story announcing Jay as the Second Coming? Then something strange happens. Died-in-the-wool skeptic Johnny actually finds his own life being transformed by the new messiah.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHilarious and genuinely moving, \u003ci\u003eThe Messiah of Morris Avenue\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life a savior who reminds the world of what Jesus actually taught and wittingly skewers all sorts of sanctimoniousness on both sides of the political spectrum. Writing with heart, a sharp eye, and a passionate frustration with those who feel they hold a monopoly on God, Tony Hendra has created a delightful story that reminds us of the unfailing power of genuine faith.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA Macmillan Audio production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47101963534576,"sku":"2940169398625","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940169398625_p0.jpg?v=1763681436","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940169398625","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}