Sinner: The Catholic Guy's Funny, Feeble Attempts To Be A Faithful Catholic (2011) - Plot & Excerpts
If you like Lino's radio show (I do), you'll enjoy this book, which is why i gave it a 4. If you're unfamiliar with him, I suspect this will fall more in line with a pleasant 3. Sinner is entertaining and gives you a glimpse of Lino's struggling-strong Catholichood. However, it stops with just the glimpse; even as a fan, it left me wanting more. I read the book over the course of one day and got about as much out of it as I get out of any one daily show (3 hours airtime). I hope he plans to write a second book to go deeper into the details of his great faith. This book is a super intro to Lino and modern (young) Catholic living, but it just lacks the oomph I would like Lino to deliver. In Sinner, Rulli tells about his life the way you would hear it from your friend over a drink. Is being a Catholic always easy? No. But, as you read through the chapters you realize that to Rulli, it is worth it. He is funny, very funny and honest about who he is. HIs chapters on Confession combined with the chapter on his doctor visit while in grad school is enough to recommend the book. Through all the jokes and one-liners though, Rulli is a man after God's heart, trying to serve him and share Jesus' Gospel in his down to earth, easy to understand way. This book is perfect for anyone who thinks people who write Catholic books must be oh so holy and perfect or for the person who needs to laugh a little. I appreciate simplicity; Rulli speaks the truth about our faith and his life simply so that it is accessible to many people. Personally, I think it is more difficult to convey faith simply. Rulli does a great job. Get yourself a copy of the book and then share it with a friend.
What do You think about Sinner: The Catholic Guy's Funny, Feeble Attempts To Be A Faithful Catholic (2011)?
True life from Lino. Reminds us we are not perfect but we are asked to keep on trying.
—Amru1015
Funny and honest. A book I would give to someone teetering in their faith
—kmb2000
While funny in places....I got bogged down with the religious aspects.
—shirl2cute
