The Silence We Keep: A Nun's View Of The Catholic Priest Scandal - Brossura

Jackowski, Karol

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ISBN 10: 1400050561 ISBN 13: 9781400050567

Casa editrice: Harmony Books, 2005

Riassunto

A devoted Catholic nun and church reformation activist examines the Catholic priesthood throughout history to reveal a culture of privilege and sexual permissiveness that enforces submission among the sisterhood and male clergy while enabling priests to commit the very acts they appear to condemn. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Jackowski breaks her silence eloquently, honestly. . . . Her book succeeds by virtue of her passion, intelligence, and love.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“With precision, clarity, and a loving heart, Sister Karol Jackowski throws the doors of the church scandal wide open in a primer that tells the story of how we got here, what went wrong, and how to fix it. Her voice is strong, her facts compelling, and her aim true. All faithful of good conscience should listen. I highly recommend this book.” —Adriana Trigiani, author of The Big Stone Gap Trilogy and Lucia, Lucia

“Breaking the code of silence that has been bred into nuns over the course of centuries, Sister Karol speaks out.” —Booklist

“With this book, Karol Jackowski rips the lid off the sexual scandal that has shamed every Catholic since those decades-old whispers of priests abusing children turned to shouts and headlines.” —Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepers and Street Boys

L'autore:

Karol Jackowski has been a nun since 1964. She lives in New York City, where she is a member of the Sisters for Christian Community. She is the bestselling author of Ten Fun Things to Do Before You Die and Sister Karol’s Book of Spells and Blessings.

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• Editore: Harmony Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1400050561
• ISBN 13: 9781400050567
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 209