Our Daily Bread

A warmly funny, intensely moving and startlingly personal account of the lives of an urban parish priest and his parishioners.

Reviews

‘A unique and rare insight into the work of an urban parish priest. Deeply moving, but amid the unfairness and injustice, there is also humour, love and togetherness.’ Alastair Campbell
‘A beautiful, touching, funny and – most of all – important book. It’s an insight into the real, often unseen Church and into the North of England as well. This wonderful book does them both proud.’ The Revd Fergus Butler-Gallie, author of A Field Guide to the English Clergy
‘Frost understands the importance of listening. And it is that gift of listening that makes this book so compelling. … It is also genuinely funny, because people facing cement-like hardship often use humour as an escape mechanism. … Our Daily Bread changed me, and will change other people. I’m so very glad that he wrote it.’ Church Times
‘Alex Frost is that rare thing: an Anglican clergyman with conviction, zest and the ability to listen to a range of opinions.’ Quentin Letts, The Times
‘Funny, thoughtful and, most importantly, humane: Alex Frost is a light in dark times.’ Ian Dunt, author of How to be a Liberal
‘What shines out is Fr Alex’s basic humanity, his love of people, his good sense and good humour. He’s a star.’ Edwina Currie
'Father Alex is a person of real integrity, joy and compassion. His vital work in bringing practical help and a voice to the neglected has been inspirational.' Reverend Matt Woodcock, author of Becoming Reverend and Radio 2 contributor
‘Fr Alex’s kindness and unconditional love for people in crisis helped inspire a nation. His story and those of the people he helped deserve to be told.’ Ed Thomas, BBC News
‘Father Alex is a one-off.’ Jeffrey Archer
‘Father Alex is funny, engaging, totally sincere and never afraid to ask. Everyone who reads this book will take something from it.’ Anthea Turner