J. Blue is a mysterious man. Charming and carefree, he goes from rags to riches after the inheritance of an unexpected fortune, only to forgo money and power for the love of Lady Poverty. This life of service leads him to embrace fully his Christian faith-loving the unlovable, instructing the ignorant, and remembering that it is by grace that we are saved. In this new edition of Myles Connolly's 1928 novel, readers can again encounter the mystery of "Mr. Blue." The new Introduction by Stephen Mirarchi places the book in ...
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J. Blue is a mysterious man. Charming and carefree, he goes from rags to riches after the inheritance of an unexpected fortune, only to forgo money and power for the love of Lady Poverty. This life of service leads him to embrace fully his Christian faith-loving the unlovable, instructing the ignorant, and remembering that it is by grace that we are saved. In this new edition of Myles Connolly's 1928 novel, readers can again encounter the mystery of "Mr. Blue." The new Introduction by Stephen Mirarchi places the book in historical context and explains its literary structure, just as Mirarchi's exhaustive Notes reveal Connolly's sharp command of his craft. Readers will see more clearly than ever before-as the novel's narrator does-how "Blue made one believe almost anything is possible," especially a life of joyful self-giving. Check out our other books at ...
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I read it once a year; its message is refreshing, especially in these fast-paced, modern times. Its about a man who turns his back on our materialistic world and finds real happiness living according spiritual principles. He is to be admired because he lives his beliefs and serves as an example of how to find inner happiness. I wish that I could be more like him.
Charlotte S
Dec 27, 2012
Mr Blue ROCKS!
I love this story, more so because it is OLD and still PERTINENT! I especially love the story of the man who goes out of the "perfect city" and thereby reestablishes order! Read it first in High School many moons ago, still pick it up periodically and pass it on. Needed a new copy as mine walked, happy to have it again.
shadowsong
Mar 1, 2008
Blue: A Refreshing Personality
A book about an eccentric young man who takes an almost childish delight in life. Both the simplicities and depths of living are plumbed and enjoyed by the main character. The story is told by a man who has happened to befriend Mr. Blue. Blue is almost like a modern Saint Francis in spirit. I dog eared many pages of my own copy of the book for I ran across many insights and observations that I found refreshing and worth pondering.