FATHOMLESS RICHES: OR HOW I WENT FROM POP TO PULPIT PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Richard Coles | 288 pages | 03 Nov 2015 | Orion Publishing Co | 9781780226194 | English | London, United Kingdom Fathomless Riches: Or How I Went from Pop to Pulpit PDF Book It was a man, doing a dance, and he was completely naked apart from a bow of tinsel, which he had tied round his balls. Against a backdrop of intense sexual and political awakening, the Communards were formed, and Richard Coles's life as a rock star began. All delivery times quoted are the average, and cannot be guaranteed. The Communards were a big part of my own story back in those far flung days, but what I enjoyed most of all was Cole's unflinching honesty about his own brand of spiritual, flawed humanity. ISBN 13 Its a warts and all autobiography, not just regarding sexuality but also the petty thoughts that went through the authors mind. Like an old Spanish fiddle-back chasuble, it is encrusted with sparklers and glitter balls and it's difficult to ignore. But for me this book was fantastic. Additional information Sku GOR There are even moments when Coles inadvertently lets us know more than he knows himself. He does go into detail about the mechanics of his path to his current life, but I guess if you haven't undergone that conversion, perhaps you can't really comprehend it. There were loads of interesting anecdotes which I kept having to Google and find out more about. Books by Richard Coles. Fiction Books. Wonderfully honest What an amazing no holes barred creation reflecting a man of immense stature and insight. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Nov 09, Matt Rosser rated it it was amazing. Firstly Coles is a great talker and an even greater storyteller. May 10, Karen rated it it was amazing. Images Donate icon An illustration of a heart shape Donate Ellipses icon An illustration of text ellipses. Filter by:. From Pop to Pulpit was presumably the acceptable sub-title after puns around dog collars were discarded. And, like all the best autobiographies, there is a lot that we can all learn from this extraordinary tale. Account Log in Registration. European Reader Fathomless Riches: Or How I Went from Pop to Pulpit Writer It's the first time I think I've read a friend's memoir, so it was interesting to put certain jigsaw pieces in the right places and gain a great many more pieces to almost complete the puzzle. Delivery Delivery Options All delivery times quoted are the average, and cannot be guaranteed. In the end there is something for both, or a bonanza for gay Christians, written in an inclusive and witty style. Wonderfully honest What an amazing no holes barred creation reflecting a man of immense stature and insight. I had no idea just how involved he was in the alternative gay scene and the wonderful activist made famous in Pride , Mark Ashton, plays a pivotal role. Details if other :. I could have done with a bit less detail here, but I understand this calling is important to him. The headlights flashed. The combination of the promiscuous, sex-obsessed culture and the issue of religious faith was fascinating and bemusing I loved listening to Richard's narration and could well imagine listening to an educative and entertaining sermon from his pulpit. Well read. Add to Wishlist. In some ways, it is a typical 'pop' story; young man, with no real idea of what he wants to do, finds fame and money, and things begin to fall apart. I remain a little sceptical at his later-life interest in Christianity. Add to Cart failed. I'm not. I didn't know Richard had been involved in so many things. Not only is his conversion story the sort of story that wouldn't be out of place at a Billy Graham rally, what's more important is his honesty. He shows himself as vain and irritable. Rare Books. Very moving too. Sometimes he lets us see him as utterly odious. His sexuality and sex life are portrayed with honesty and authenticity and I loved that the religious awakening that saved him was described so matter-of-factly and in a non-preachy way. On the whole I adored it. It's an interesting story, with some interesting and famous faces along the way. This memoir takes us through his years as a pop star and a gay man in s London. Version: 1. During checkout we will give you a cumulative estimated date for delivery. All delivery costs are charged in advance at time of purchase. Account Log in Registration. Qty: Add to cart. Fathomless Riches: Or How I Went from Pop to Pulpit Reviews My only slight quibble was that for someb My five stars are probably for the subject matter of this book. The combination of the promiscuous, sex-obsessed culture and the issue of religious faith was fascinating and bemusing The Communards were a big part of my own story back in those far flung days, but what I enjoyed most of all was Cole's unflinching honesty about his own brand of spiritual, flawed humanity. Philip Pullman. I knew a little of the story - principally the Communards, and his TV appearances since - but there was much that was new to me. I can't recommend this book highly enough. Average rating 3. Your Shopping Basket. Please try again later. No default payment method selected. I read it as I know of him as a personality. Sign up Log in. A painfully honest book which might trouble some but will inspire many. A Field Guide to the English Clergy As a former Christian Pastor who never took drugs nor liked pop music particularly but who lost his job because he admitted he was gay, I found this a fascinating book. Harry Potter. Painfully honest, too and I think feeling a bit hurt that so many people did nothing to hide the fact they Jimmy Somerville was more interesting to them is a perfectly legitimate feeling to have had. Children's Books. An enjoyable autobiography, although I'm not sure I like Richard Coles as he portrays himself! The spectre of AIDS plays a huge role too. Jon Klassen. I enjoyed this book very much, anyway: reflective and honest, and a wonderful picture of its time s and s especially. Music is where it began. I already knew how it would end. The book charts Richard Coles' progress from insecure, self-obsessed narcissist to a man of the cloth with less focus on himself. At my own theological college, Cuddesdon, where I studied in the s, a small coterie of gay men, many of whom abhorred not just the ordination of women, but women in general with the exception of their mothers and the Blessed Virgin Mary, whom they adored with kitsch devotion , made life hell for the first female ordinands at college and those who supported them. This is that, almost to a fault. In some ways, it is a typical 'pop' story; young man, with no real idea of what he wants to do, finds fame and money, and things begin t This is an interesting tale, covering the author's life up to his ordination in When he arrives at the monastic training college for Anglican clergy, he admits: "I don't think I really believed in evil until I went to Mirfield. It was interesting to see how closely linked being gay and the politics of the far left were in the 80s, and although boring as hell, he did a good job of recounting this rather than insufferably proselytizing. In the end there is something for both, or a bonanza for gay Christians, written in an inclusive and witty style. Harry Taylor List is empty. Fathomless riches : or, How I went from pop to pulpit Item Preview. One of the most immensely readable - and redeemable - memoirs of the year. Welcome back. Order by newest oldest recommendations. As a Christian who takes a nuanced view it was wonderful to read the story of a Christian who takes a nuancde view. There were many aspects of the book that I enjoyed. Fathomless Riches: Or How I Went from Pop to Pulpit Read Online He is also the only vicar in Britain to have had a number 1 hit single: the Communards' 'Don't Leave Me This Way' topped the charts for four weeks and was the biggest-selling single of its year. Funny, warm, witty and wise, it is a memoir which has the power to shock as well as to console. He is also the only vicar in Britain to have had a number-one hit single. Sometimes he lets us see him as utterly odious. Individual despatch times for each item will be given at checkout. Great: look forward to whatever comes next! The Church of England is all the better for having such a priest within its ranks. There's more than a sense of 'when worlds collide' about this book, and Coles describes the collisions and the settling of the dust brilliantly. As a contemporary of his, the description of the whirlwind eighties and the Communards years brought back some lovely vivid memories of the music and politics of the era. As a teenager in the 80's I enjoyed reading about the Communards years, but for me the best bits of the book were the bits relating to Rev Coles conversion and faith journey I really enjoyed this book.