American Savior, Roland Merullo
American Savior, Roland Merullo
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American Savior
A Novel of Divine Politics

Author: Roland Merullo

Narrator: Dion Graham

Unabridged: 10 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/01/2020

Categories: Fiction, Humorous


Synopsis

What if Jesus suddenly appeared and announced that he planned to run for President of the United States? Yes, that Jesus. And what if a well-meaning but utterly inexperienced band of disciples not only helped him mount a seat-of-the-pants campaign but also ran it well, getting millions of people to support him and in the process throwing the other two major party candidates—as well as the world’s news media—into a frenzy as they scramble to discredit him?

Roland Merullo’s bitingly clever satirical novel about the state of American politics follows one man’s campaign to bring back goodness and kindness (real goodness and kindness this time) in a country that has fallen into a divisive state of fear and hatred. Merullo takes us into the heart of “a nation in grave spiritual danger” as the Son of man sets out to make everyone realize that “politics as usual” is no longer an acceptable alternative.

American Savior is a remarkably innovative novel that challenges our perceptions and beliefs while it wags a finger at the folly of our self-righteousness. It is sure to cause controversy among those for whom politics itself has become a kind of religion.

About Roland Merullo

Roland Merullo is the critically acclaimed author of several books, both fiction and nonficton, including the Revere Beach trilogy, three novels about growing up in a tight-knit community outside Boston, and Golfing with God, a novel about a man's unexpected spiritual journey. Born in Boston, he graduated from Brown University, where he also earned a Master's degree in Russian Language and Literature. Roland's memoir, Revere Beach Elegy, won the 2000 Massachusetts Book Award for Non-Fiction, and his essays have appeared in the New York Times, Reader's Digest, and the Chronicle of Higher Education, among other publications. He lives with his wife and two daughters in eastern Massachusetts.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Tom

Jesus Christ has come back and he is running for President of the U.S. This book taught me more about religion than most religion books and more about politics than any book I've read on politics. And it did all this while weaving a tale that was both exciting and at times funny. I knew where the au......more

Goodreads review by Ron

Given the fawning coverage of Barack Obama during this election season, a story about Jesus Christ coming back to Earth and running for president seems almost redundant. But American Savior is blessed with enough gentle humor to keep this "novel of divine politics" fresh and even a little inspiring.......more

Goodreads review by Dixie

Merullo's genius rises again...as for the Jesus of contemporary times, you'll have to read and find out if he rises again or not. What's it like to take a journey with Jesus in the 21st century? Particularly one who is running for President? That's what you'll find out by reading this novel. Satirica......more

Goodreads review by Lucy

6 stars--they left one off what if Jesus ran for President? a depiction of American politics, religion, and the state of mankind interspersed with spiritual lessons this would be great for book clubs as a lot of thoughtful discussion should result from reading this......more