Now published, you can order or buy your copy of After the Order of Melchizedek from the Church House Bookshop, Waterstone’s, Blackwell’s, Foyles, Eden Books or Amazon
*** NEW*** You can also watch a short interview Adrian recorded recently with Robert Cotton, Rector of Holy Trinity, Guildford, where he talks about the book. Just use this link to YouTube: https://youtu.be/6-NalN20gLM
Adrian Leak’s new book, After the Order of Melchizedek has now been published.
Cast in the form of an autobiography covering period between 1940 and 2015, After the Order of Melchizedek is, in effect, an account of the Church of England as she was during the second half of the 20th century. Anecdotal, humorous and allusive, much of the material is drawn from Adrian Leak’s life as an Anglican priest.
“Melchizedek gives us a glimpse of the Church of England in the second half of the 20th century, seen through the eyes of a priest whose contrasting ministries in council estate, rural parishes, and cathedrals ancient and modern, describe a mostly vanished church and different world. It is a timely warning to the Church of England not to discard completely its care for everyone, whether they go to church or not.” Nigel McCulloch, former Bishop of Manchester
‘Adrian Leak is a brilliant writer, and those who have enjoyed his essays, reflections and sermons will be no less enchanted by this new volume. The writing is beautifully crafted, and these fond and fine memoirs will give readers a rare and rich insight to the life and work of one of our most gifted clergy. I commend this book for its beauty and brevity, and the author for his authenticity in bringing together such diverse threads to weave such a wonderful tapestry.’ Martyn Percy, former Dean of Christ Church, Oxford
‘Melchizedek is as if Evelyn Waugh teamed up with Rose Macaulay and Barbara Pym and had a delicious romp through England’s Church and State as they take the latter half of the 20th century by storm. As he records his rich life’s twists and turns, Adrian Leak lovingly marks the myriad eccentrics and their quirky contexts that surprise him en route.’ David Wilbourne, Honorary Assistant Bishop in the Diocese of York
You can now order or buy your copy of After the Order of Melchizedek from the Church House Bookshop, Waterstone’s, Blackwell’s, Foyles or Amazon