Bringing In The Sheaves: Wheat And Chaff From My Years By Reverend Richard Coles Religious Memoir Book

Bringing in the Sheaves: Wheat and Chaff from My Years by Reverend Richard Coles is a warm, illuminating memoir-style reflection for readers who love religious writing, personal stories from ministry, and thoughtful British non-fiction. Perfect for parents, gift buyers, clergy, and book lovers seeking a compassionate, honest portrait of life in the Church of England, this paperback edition offers accessible, reflective chapters that span ordination, Advent and Christmas, Lent and Easter.

This brand new paperback presents Reverend Coles's voice with clarity and charm. From quiet pastoral moments to the dramatic and difficult days of parish life, Bringing in the Sheaves invites readers behind the altar and into the everyday work of ministry. It blends memoir, theology, and human observation into an engaging read that both informs and comforts.

Product details:
Title in this set: Bringing in the Sheaves: Wheat and Chaff from My Years by Reverend Richard Coles
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781474600866

About the book

Structured around the Church calendar, Reverend Coles takes readers through the key seasons—ordination, Advent, Christmas, Lent, and Easter—sharing stories that range from quietly moving to unexpectedly humorous. The writing is marked by extraordinary compassion and a candid perspective on ministry’s rewards and challenges. This title is ideal for anyone looking for a thoughtful religious memoir, a pastoral resource, or a reflective gift for someone entering or serving in ministry.

About the author

Richard Keith Robert Coles FRSA FKC is an English writer, radio presenter and Church of England priest. Known for his distinctive voice and wide cultural experience—from his early music career with Bronski Beat and the Communards to his ordained ministry—Coles brings an informed, empathetic presence to the page. His background in media and faith gives this book an accessible, well-rounded perspective trusted by readers who appreciate both honesty and breadth.

Why readers love this paperback

• Readable and reflective: Short, memorable chapters perfect for daily devotions or quiet reading time.
• Trusted perspective: Written by a well-known public figure and ordained priest, offering authenticity and pastoral insight.
• Great gift choice: A thoughtful present for clergy, church groups, or anyone who enjoys spiritual memoirs and religious non-fiction.
• Portable paperback edition: Easy to carry to services, study groups, or bedside reading.

Whether you're buying for yourself, giving as a meaningful gift, or adding to a collection of contemporary religious writing, Bringing in the Sheaves is a heartfelt, authentic read that comforts, challenges, and inspires. Its mix of personal anecdote and spiritual reflection makes it a timeless keepsake for families, teachers, and faith communities alike—ideal for bedtime reflection, study groups, or quiet moments of contemplation.