Greeley once again ties together his ability to tell a story, his expertise in Catholicism, his sexual fantasies and ability to ride on the current American interest in spirituality and angels.

      The idea of impending death and need to take corrective action for sake of the soul's immortality drives the story through a series of interesting relationships. Beginning with his wife, former wife, lovers, children and employees, Raymond Neenan seeks to remedy of lifetime of passive-aggressive behavior.

      Throughout the story, Neenan is coached by an angel, Michael, and his lovely consort.  He does a turn about in character, which pleases most of those with whom he relates.
The reader will begin thinking that in reality life is short, even shorter than we may imagine, and that we all could do a great deal to correct the broken parts of our relationships. In fact, with pending death in mind there are great possibilities for focusing on the values in life while there is time.

      From the theological side, one is tempted to believe in the possibility of angels, except for the fact that most people never happen to receive angelic assistance. In fact, the awful truth about life in so many parts of the world suggests that any supernatural creatures at work are more devilish than angelic.

      For those who enjoy imaginative escapades into the hereafter, and the idea of interacting with angels, this is a good book. I read somewhere that it is appearing in video form and is highly rated.

      Greeley keeps sex on main stage, while keeping you hooked on how and when Neenan will die.

Although Greeley espouses the salvic power of grace, the theme of the story is that Neenan's salvation depends on works. I don't know that it's an important book. A good interlude between some of the heavier subjects.