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Brother Benet takes us on a leisurely ride through Benedictine history, pointing out the scenery and special points of interest along the way. Well-known and not-known Benedictine saints walk side by side, as in any monastery. The narrative is peppered with examples and anecdotes from the author's personal monastic history. One can see why Benedictines don't fit comfortably on a pedestal, but also why they have lasted so long.Abbot Jerome Kodell

Brother Benet takes us on a leisurely ride through Benedictine history, pointing out the scenery and special points of interest along the way. Well-known and not-known Benedictine saints walk side by side, as in any monastery. The narrative is peppered with examples and anecdotes from the author's personal monastic history. One can see why Benedictines don't fit comfortably on a pedestal, but also why they have lasted so long. -- Abbot Jerome Kodell

Brother Benet takes us on a leisurely ride through Benedictine history, pointing out the scenery and special points of interest along the way. Well-known and not-known Benedictine saints walk side by side, as in any monastery. The narrative is peppered with examples and anecdotes from the author's personal monastic history. One can see why Benedictines don't fit comfortably on a pedestal, but also why they have lasted so long.Abbot Jerome Kodell Written by a Benedictine monk of almost fifty years, The Motley Crew offers a light, biographical history of monasticism . . . The writer, who is often wryly amusing, includes in his stories reflections on the monastic life clearly reflecting his many years of obedience, as well as events from his own life, as when in discussing the monk's relation to the world . . . Touchstone . . . a lighthearted look at the Benedictines in the United States and Europe.Catholic Library World Many of the great monastic founders and heroic members are described in this wonderful little book. I think this book is a great 'taste and see' tome in which one can decide on lives or monastic orders on which to do greater research. There is much to be discovered within the walls of the monastery.CONNECT-Small Christian Community Connection Model lives, a model book.Review for Religious The Motley Crew is a charming, readable little book that introduces its audience to some of the colorful characters populating the history of monasticism. . . . It should be savored a chapter at a time, perhaps as part of one's morning or evening devotions.Trinity Seminary Review [A] lightweight monastic quilt with colorful pieces of monastic history, legends, biography, and commentary tied together with witty personal reflections of the author. . . . Praise God for the motley crew.American Benedictine Review In an intriguing, informative and at times an amusing text, Tvedten regales the reader with a brief portrayal of Benedictine monasticism as depicted in the lives and unique contributions of the 'motley crew' of various Benedictine men and women throughout history. The brief consecutive chapters provide some interesting little-known facts and insights into the lives of certain monastic 'mavericks', who established and/or reformed monastic life throughout the ages. The text presents a brief and interesting history of the ups and downs, the dying and the resurrections of Benedictine life throughout the centuries. The major emphasis is on the unique roles and contributions of individuals and groups whose visions and energies enriched civilizations by the preservation and continued growth of Benedictine ideals and way of life throughout history.Rosemary Rader, OSB

In an intriguing, informative and at times an amusing text, Tvedten regales the reader with a brief portrayal of Benedictine monasticism as depicted in the lives and unique contributions of the 'motley crew' of various Benedictine men and women throughout history. The brief consecutive chapters provide some interesting little-known facts and insights into the lives of certain monastic 'mavericks', who established and/or reformed monastic life throughout the ages. The text presents a brief and interesting history of the ups and downs, the dying and the resurrections of Benedictine life throughout the centuries. The major emphasis is on the unique roles and contributions of individuals and groups whose visions and energies enriched civilizations by the preservation and continued growth of Benedictine ideals and way of life throughout history.Rosemary Rader, OSB [A] lightweight monastic quilt with colorful pieces of monastic history, legends, biography, and commentary tied together with witty personal reflections of the author... Praise God for the motley crew.American Benedictine Review The Motley Crew is a charming, readable little book that introduces its audience to some of the colorful characters populating the history of monasticism... It should be savored a chapter at a time, perhaps as part of one's morning or evening devotions.Trinity Seminary Review Model lives, a model book.Review for Religious Many of the great monastic founders and heroic members are described in this wonderful little book. I think this book is a great 'taste and see' tome in which one can decide on lives or monastic orders on which to do greater research. There is much to be discovered within the walls of the monastery.CONNECT-Small Christian Community Connection ... a lighthearted look at the Benedictines in the United States and Europe.Catholic Library World Written by a Benedictine monk of almost fifty years, The Motley Crew offers a light, biographical history of monasticism ... The writer, who is often wryly amusing, includes in his stories reflections on the monastic life clearly reflecting his many years of obedience, as well as events from his own life, as when in discussing the monk's relation to the world ...Touchstone Brother Benet takes us on a leisurely ride through Benedictine history, pointing out the scenery and special points of interest along the way. Well-known and not-known Benedictine saints walk side by side, as in any monastery. The narrative is peppered with examples and anecdotes from the author's personal monastic history. One can see why Benedictines don't fit comfortably on a pedestal, but also why they have lasted so long.Abbot Jerome Kodell

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Brother Benet Tvedten, O.S.B., is a member of Blue Cloud Abbey in Marvin, South Dakota, where he serves as the Director of Oblates. He is also the author of The View from a Monastery and How to Be a Monastic and Not Leave your Day Job: An Invitation to Oblate Life published by Paraclete Press.

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