Unworthy: A Novel
Antonio Monda
May 2018 · Penguin Random House Audio · Narrated by Michael Crouch
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Abram Singer is a Catholic priest with an unusual name and a dark secret. Against the backdrop of gritty 1970s New York, in a simple, straightforward style, he tells us his story. The son of an absent Jewish father and a devout Italian mother, Abram was drawn to the meaningful structure of the seminary, eventually becoming a parish priest in Manhattan. His sincerest wish is to do God’s work, but he is not without human failings: he is irresistibly attracted to women and has a secret lover named Lisa. But when an anonymous letter arrives threatening to expose his liaison, he is forced to decide whether the risks of his sin have become too great. Riveting and powerfully intimate, Unworthy unflinchingly explores the nature of faith, loyalty, and identity—and gives us a timeless portrait of a man trying to make his way in America’s greatest city.
About the author
ANTONIO MONDA is the author or editor of more than a dozen books, including, most recently, the critically acclaimed Ota Benga. His work has been translated into eleven languages. A regular contributor to La Repubblica, and a columnist for RAI Italian Television and Vogue Italy, Monda has directed several documentaries, as well as the feature film Dicembre. In 2015, he was named Artistic Director of the Rome Film Festival. He lives in New York, where he teaches in the Film and Television Department at New York University. Translated by John Cullen.
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