Cardboard Angel
Cardboard Angel by Hugh Page, published by iUniverse in November 2004, is a 256-page work that explores themes of redemption and recovery. The story follows Rev. Dr. Jim Blaine, a man with a troubled past marked by alcoholism and criminal behavior, as he navigates his journey from disgrace to respectability. Through his experiences with the New Age Bread of Life church and various relationships, Jim seeks a new way to live, confronting his past while attempting to find his place in the world.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines elements of fiction, romance, and contemporary life, as Jim’s life is shaped by his interactions with three significant women and his friendship with Tom Midnight. The book delves into Jim’s struggles with addiction and his participation in a Twelve Steps program, highlighting the challenges and humor that accompany his path to sanity. As he faces a kangaroo court hearing and reflects on his past actions, Cardboard Angel presents a unique blend of heartfelt moments and comedic situations, offering insights into the complexities of personal transformation.
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Can a loop legged, falling down, goggle eyed, puking, parking lot drunk restore himself to respectability? The Rev. Dr. Jim Blaine, with a mail order doctorate, went from being a fugitive from the law of averages to the pulpit. His brushes with the law over out of control drinking and car thievery lead to prison. He learns of a new way to live through the New Age Bread of Life church and other alcoholics.
He accidentally finds his way into the “chief seat in the synagogue” where he uses his facile tongue and creative mind in imaginative ways. Three women worm their way into his life. His coffee sessions with Tom (Big Bear) Midnight are a preamble to his hilarious but heartfelt funeral service. A kangaroo court hearing by the church board causes Jim to say “goodbye”.
His encounters with Charlie who hounded him from the very beginning to his confession of an “alleged” crime committed in a blackout to his pact with Madeline, a retired Las Vegas hoofer, and the Bread of Life flock help restore him to sanity. Underneath it is a program of Twelve Steps showing him the way to sane living.
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