The Diary of a Country Priest

Written by Georges Bernanos

Narrated by Kris Dyer

A spiritual masterpiece that shines a light on the true meaning of the divine in an uncontrollable world.

A young, shy, sickly priest is assigned to his first parish, a sleepy village in northern France. Though his faith is devout, he finds nothing but indifference and mockery. The children laugh at his teachings, his parishioners are consumed by boredom, rumours are spread about him and he is tormented by stomach pains. Even his attempts to clarify his thoughts in a diary fail to deliver him from worldly concerns. Yet somehow, despite his suffering, he tries to find love for his fellow humans, and even a state of grace.

The novel was awarded the Grand Prix for Literature by the Academie Francaise and was adapted into an acclaimed film by Robert Bresson in 1951.

• Language: English
• Publisher: SNR Audio
• Release date: Mar 4, 2021
• ISBN: 9781662260391

Reviews for The Diary of a Country Priest

[Joni · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

One of the best books ever and I’ve read (and listened to) many over the years.
I think it was the honesty, the love, the humility… the realness of everyone and the Priest, well how could you not be enchanted with him. ❤️

[Carrie Arnold · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really love this book, although it was quite a hard book to get through. It took me a very long time to finish this one.
I would definitely listen to it again though. I quite enjoyed the narrator too.