I hope I don't create a lot of frustration by reviewing this book. It is out of print, though several used copies are currently available through Amazon.com. I read The Invisible Saint several years ago. I got it from the local library. Recently, I wished to review a concept and story presented in the book, but the library had since disposed of the volume. I asked Sweetie to Book Mooch it but none were found there. She did, however find it used on Amazon and bought me one for Christmas!
This comes close to being my favorite LDS novel. It is crisp, hilarious, respectful and inspiring. It was published in 1990 but I didn't find it to be out of date in the least. In fact in my own case, it seemed more pertinent today than it did 20 years ago. Most LDS humor makes me cringe as too often it borders on sacrilege. Other LDS fiction sometimes gets a little too syrupy for me. Neither is the case with this gem.
It's about a regular guy who no one seems to notice. He gets to feeling like he must be invisible. It certainly appears that he doesn't, appear that is. He is a sweet, kind, good person. He sets out to bless the lives of those around him and seems pretty clumsy in his attempt. Still things work out wonderfully and I begin to realize that when our hearts are sincere, God blesses our efforts despite the awkward attempts we make to help.
I have felt pretty invisible, and clumsy, myself, lately and reading this book now has been a great comfort to me. It is going on the shelf where I won't lose track of it because I well definitely read it again. If not for the comfort, then for the hilarious laughs.
Remember, the Lord loves his servants, bungling, or otherwise. He must get quite a kick out of us too!
*****
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