Michael obrien, born in ottawa, canada, in 1948 is a selftaught painter and writer. Michael obrien is a wellknown selftaught painter and author. See all books authored by michael obrien, including mrs. He lives with his family in combermere, ontario, canada obriens books have been published in a. Obrien is a roman catholic author, artist, and frequent essayist and lecturer on faith and culture, living in combermere, ontario, canada. Biography of michael obrien details a creative life full of joys and sorrows richard bastien clemens cavallin provides us with a very intimate portrait of obrien as an artist, a writer, and a family man in the biography on the edge of infinity. Michael o brien s books have been published in a number of foreign languages, including croatian, czech, french. In each the fault line between good and evil runs not only through the world but through the hearts of the characters o brien brings to life.
O brien is a canadian catholic author, artist, essayist and speaker on faith and culture. Tugged at our hearts, challenged our minds, and revived our spirits. Michaels books have been published in several languages including spanish, croatian, french, italian, and lithuanian. If, like me, you rate michael obrien as the best contemporary catholic novelist of the north american continent, then you will very likely also think that sophia house is his masterpiece. Obrien has 30 books on goodreads with 20494 ratings. I have read all four published books in his six part series children of the. In this book, michael obrien presents many of his stunning works of art.
Michael obrien, a catholic novelist discusses his latest book a voyage to alpha. In that time, its founder has broken a lot of ground, from true crime to childrens books. In this fastpaced, reflective novel, the second in a trilogy following strangers and sojourners michael obrien presents the dramatic tale of a family that finds itself in the path of a totalitarian government. While he is best known for his children of the last days series of novels, which have been translated into many languages, his paintings have earned him acclaim throughout the world and can be. I have rarely, if ever, been so emotionally involved in reading and had to keep telling myself, its only a book. The book had previously been rejected by a slew of canadian publishers for whom his work. Biography of michael obrien details a creative life full. Discount prices on books by michael o brien, including titles like war on christmas.
Obrien is the former editor of the catholic family magazine, nazareth journal. Michael obrien books list of books by author michael obrien. In the late 1990s a seminarian with a passion for good literature importuned me to read michael obrien s father elijah, but not until a friend took me to eerdmans bookstore in grand rapids on the morning of good friday 2001 was i able to procure a copy. A journey in the last days of napoleon, and john f. Over the past four decades, o brien has photographed subjects from presidents, celebrities, and financiers to smalltown texans, including ranchers, beauty queens, writers, and bar owners. Sep 30, 2019 explore andremaria2018s board michael d. He and his wife sheila live near combermere, ontario, and they have six children and eight. Obrien has created a fascinating set of novels describing what any of us might experience if we were to fall under the rule of antichrist and be pulled into the war of all wars. Biography of michael obrien details a creative life full of.
O brien born 1948 is a roman catholic author, artist, and frequent essayist and lecturer on faith and culture, living in combermere, ontario, canada. Writer michael obrien and the mission of catholic art. Michael obrien books list of books by author michael o. He is also the author of several books, including his ninevolume series of novels published by ignatius press, notably the bestselling father elijah. Quotations by michael obrien, canadian author, born 1948. Whatever i am reading, whether fiction or fact, lowbrow or highbrow, it must take a back seat if i find a new michael o brien novel. Michael obrien, edd, obrien groups ceo, one of the countrys foremost executive leadership educators in the healthcare industry, has been a pioneering force in helping senior executives and their teams lead better and achieve more in the face of some of the most dramatic changes the industry has ever seen. Michael o brien books list of books by michael o brien. He has worked as a professional artist since 1970 when he had his first oneman exhibit at a major gallery in ottawa. Whatever i am reading, whether fiction or fact, lowbrow or highbrow, it must take a back seat if i find a new michael obrien novel. The show was nearly sold out in a short time, and has been followed by 40 exhibits across north america during the ensuing 30 years.
Obrien talks about his book the fool of new york city. Obrien, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many bestselling novels including father elijah,the fathers tale,eclipse of the sun,sophia house,theophilos, and island of the world. See more ideas about christian art, catholic art and religious art. Set in the near future, the story describes the rise of a police state in north america in which every level of society is infected with propaganda, confusion and disinformation. Obrien, whom our lady seat of wisdom college is honoured to have as our artist and writer in residence. Plague journal children of the last days michael d. It is there you will be tested by fire and by darkness. As the novel begins, ominous events are taking place throughout north a. Apocalyptic literature is today very popular and has been popular for some time. On the edge of infinity by clemens cavallin is a biography on the life and work of mr. The author, north americas foremost potter critic, has written many articles that analyze in detail the harry potter novels. The art of michael obrien book detail midpoint book. Michael obrien is a canadian catholic author best known for his apocalyptic novels, of which father elijah is probably the bestknown and most wellwritten.
Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. O brien, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many bestselling novels including father elijah, elijah in jerusalem, the fathers tale, eclipse of the sun, sophia house, theophilos, and island of the world. He writes and speaks on catholic themes and topics, and creates the cover art for his novels in a neobyzantine style. Father elijah introduces the children of the last days series. Michael o brien word awake grandparents engaging the skeptic canadian sonnets canadian sonnets welcome to the new justin press website the new website for justin press has been significantly updated and improved to afford you a much more pleasant and seamless browsing and checkout experience. The central character is nathaniel delaney, the editor of a smalltown newspaper, who is about to face the greatest crisis of his life. Also included are some of his drawings and other works in black and white.
Obrien, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many bestselling novels including father elijah, elijah in jerusalem, the fathers tale, eclipse of the sun, sophia house, theophilos, and island of the world. It explores the state of the modern world, and the strengths and weaknesses of the contemporary religious scene, by taking its central character, father elijah schafer. The fathers tale is the best novel yet by canadian author michael d. Biography of michael obrien details a creative life full of joys and sorrows. He also has done none fiction books and children literature. O brien, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many bestselling novels including father elijah, the fathers tale, eclipse of the sun, sophia house, theophilos, and island of the world. An interview with catholic michael obrien, author of.
Michael o brien winter tales is a collection of four stories from the many worlds of michael o brien s imagination. O brien, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many bestselling novels including father elijah,the fathers tale,eclipse of the sun,sophia house,theophilos, and island of the world. Ronda chervin, author, kiss from the cross a cry of stone by michael obrien is a delightful maze of interest. Plague journal is michael o brien s second novel in the children of the last days series.
He is identified as an exceptional painter with almost all his books having his paintings which are also highly valued. Published in the spring of this year by justin press, its author is clemens cavallin, associate professor in history of religions at the university of gothenberg, sweden. Michael david obrien born 1948 is a canadian author, artist, and essayist and lecturer on faith and culture. Michael obriens the apocalypse emphasizes reflection over. Obrien, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many bestselling novels including father elijah, the fathers tale, eclipse of the sun, sophia house, theophilos, and island of the world.
No novel since dostoyevski has nourished my soul like strangers and sojourners. For more than thirty years he has been a professional artist. The authors publications include fiction books the most outstanding one being the children of the last days series. International news and analysis, includes message board, blogs, and wiki. Enjoy the best michael obrien quotes at brainyquote. Set in the near future, the story describes the rise of a police state in north america in which every level of society is infected with propaganda, confusion and. He has worked as a professional artist since 1970 and has held more than 40 exhibits across north america. An apocalypse, and strangers and sojourners paperback, and more on. Michael o brien born june 27, 1950 is an american photographer noted for his portraiture and documentary photography. See more ideas about art, catholic art and christian art. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Michael obrien presents a thrilling apocalyptic novel about the condition of the roman catholic church at the end of time.
Michael was born and raised in ontario canada had no academic background and chose to be a selftaught individual for writing and his artistic work. During the last several weeks that i spent reading this phenomonal book i felt like i was in the skin of the main character, josip lasta. He is the author of a sevenvolume fiction series, of which the first, father elijah, sold more than 40,000 copies in hardcover. Obrien is a superior spiritual story teller worthy to join the ranks of flannery oconnor, graham greene, evelyn waugh, and c. Michael o brien, born in ottawa, canada, in 1948 is a selftaught painter and writer. Exploring human relationships, it has the scope of tolstoy and dostoevsky. Born in ottawa, he is selftaught, without an academic background. His vibrancy, originality, and variety are on display in more than 120 fullpage, fullcolor reproductions of his paintings and byzantinestyle icons. None of these worlds is the one we inhabit, and yet each of them is founded on the same ultimate realities that underlie our own. Prolific author michael o brien s latest book is a reflection on the apocalypse, published by wiseblood books.