My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son

Joe Benevento

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Addison & Highsmith Publishers
31 July 2024

Historical fiction; Religious & spiritual fiction

My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son reimagines the Holy Family's story through the very human voice of Joseph. Mary's pregnancy only begins his troubles. He has to navigate the unreasonable dictates of a disheveled, wise-cracking Angel Shlomo, Mary's surprising insistence that she remain a ""Blessed Ever Virgin,"" pushy in-laws, Roman contractors, Jesus's crazy cousin John, and the allure of the harlot Safiya, just a few of the challenges for an imperfect man assigned to become a role model for the son of God.

By: Joe Benevento
Imprint: Addison & Highsmith Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 228mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
ISBN: 9781592114245
ISBN 10: 1592114245
Pages: 190
Publication Date: 31 July 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Joe Benevento, grandson of southern Italian immigrants, grew up in a working class neighborhood in Queens, the fifth of seven children. His particular interest in Saint Joseph traces back to his childhood and the importance attached to his ""name day,"" March 19th, which featured an Italian-American parade in New York City and special ""St. Joseph Day pastries"" in all the Italian bakeries.

Reviews for My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son

"This is a fun and thought-provoking novel. Joe Benevento not only possesses an unbounded imagination, he also, even better, knows how to spin a helluva yarn."" —Mark Wish, Founding Editor, Coolest American Stories ""Benevento has given his readers a unique gift, to flesh out this eminent narrative with deeply moving characterizations, beautifully subtle and skilled prose, and attention to detail."" —Kate Kort, author of Glass and Laika About The Monsignor's Wife (author's previous work): ""...double and triple layers of meaning, a gritty and authentic Queens setting, a wonderfully diverse supporting ensemble,""—Carol Goodman, Hammett award winning mystery writer ""Absolutely riveting. It takes a rare skill to infuse new life and energy into characters so well known. I was hooked to MY PERFECT WIFE, HER PERFECT SON from beginning to end."" —Prajwal Parajuly, author of The Gurkha's Daughter and Land Where I Flee ""Part carefully researched historical fiction, part comedic departure, My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son delightfully takes on the story of Jesus's birth and upbringing."" —Joe Baumann, author of Sing to Me at the Edge of Paradise ""My Perfect Wife, Her Perfect Son is a well-crafted novel that will appeal to readers interested in exploring the human side of the Holy Family's story. It is an engaging and thought-provoking read that will leave readers with a greater appreciation for the courage and sacrifice of Mary and Joseph. Highly recommended."" —Deviant Quill Reviews"