Faith, Hope and Mischief tells funny, prophetic and powerful stories of tiny acts of rebellion Andrew has carried out, with arresting reflections on what it means to live in faith and hope. His stories delight and challenge in equal measure, showing how the kingdom of God turns up in all kinds of ways and how small things make a big difference.

Andrew Graystone

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Dedication

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1. What Do You Do?

2. You Are My Friends

3. The Painful Truth

4. I Wonder …

5. The Battle of Adswood Library

6. A Load of Rubbish

7. Rocky’s Story

8. Time-wasting

9. The Fonger of Blame

10. Meeting Myra

11. Crossing the Road

12. Eight Voters Can’t Be Wrong

13. It’s OK to Show Some Emulsion

14. Parts of Me Are Dying

15. The Time of Your Life

16. Sssssh!

17. A Moving Tale

18. Bird

19. One Day

20. Faith, Hope and Mischief

• Funny, prophetic, poignant and powerful – these are stories to delight and to challenge. • Like real life parables, they offer an alternative narrative by which we can live with integrity and joy. • Inspiration for anyone who feels powerless to make a difference.

Andrew Graystone is an everyday activist who believes in the power of tiny acts to change the world. He is the person whose image went viral when, after the mass shooting in the Christchurch mosque, he stood outside the mosque in his Manchester neighbourhood with a cardboard sign saying 'I'll watch while you pray'. Faith, Hope and Mischief tells funny, prophetic and powerful stories of tiny acts of rebellion Andrew has carried out, alongside arresting reflections on what it means to live in faith and hope. His stories delight and challenge in equal measure, showing how the kingdom of God turns up in all kinds of ways and how small things make a big difference. His stories encourage readers to take risks, make holy mischief, poke fun at the over-mighty, and believe that despite evidence to the contrary, the world's story is going to end well. This is a manual of everyday activism, a wellspring of wit and wisdom for days when hope is hard to come by, and an inspiration for anyone who feels powerless to make a difference.

'Andrew Graystone's story of reaching out to his local mosque is funny, touching and lovely. His photo of the occasion went viral because the world is thirsty for evidence of kindness and connection. I'm looking forward to reading his bigger social vision, based on these gentle and heartwarming principles.'

'A great read — challenging, hilarious, poignant... you feel that all the lessons of a well-lived life are on a plate here. Like sitting down for a chat with an old friend, I loved reading this book.'

\["Looking for a funny and inspiring read?","Andrew Graystone offers parables of holy mischief and activisim","You'll discover unlikely ways to make a difference"\]

"Andrew Graystone's story of reaching out to his local mosque is funny, touching and lovely. His photo of the occasion went viral because the world is thirsty for evidence of kindness and connection. I'm looking forward to reading his bigger social vision, based on these gentle and heartwarming principles." - __Victoria Coren-Mitchell__

A manifesto for Everyday Activism and a charming memoir combined Modest and funny, all Andrew Graystone wants to do is change the world! A great read — challenging, hilarious, poignant You feel that all the lessons of a well-lived life are on a plate here Like sitting down for a chat with an old friend, I loved reading this book - __Jeremy Vine__

Filled with unlikely ways to make a difference, Andrew Graystone share stories of holy mischief and activism that amuse and inspire.

Andrew Graystone is a familiar voice on Radio 2, Radio 4 and Radio 5Live. A former BBC TV producer, he writes for the Guardian and Private Eye and teaches communications, ethics and digital culture in many UK theological colleges and universities. He speaks widely at churches, events, conferences and festivals.

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