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Publication
Open Road Media (2014), 272 pages
Pages
272
Description
Profiles ten nuns and the causes to which they've dedicated their lives. Meet, for instance, Sister Simone Campbell, who traversed the United States challenging a Republican budget that threatened to severely undermine the well-being of poor Americans; Sister Megan Rice, who's willing to spend the rest of her life in prison if it helps eliminate nuclear weapons; and the inimitable Sister Jeannine Gramick, who's fighting for acceptance of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church.
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2014
Physical description
272 p.; 8 inches
ISBN
1497601908 / 9781497601901
User reviews
LibraryThing member mckait
First of all I want to state that I am not a religious person. This is not a book just for nuns to read or a book for just Catholics to read, it is a wonderful work of non -fiction that gives credit to specific people for accomplishments that go above and beyond. The fact that they are nuns is
She begins with what has been an investigation by the Vatican into what the nuns as individuals and groups have been up to. This investigation was begun in 2008 by the congregation for the institutes of consecrated life and the societies of apostolic life, Cardinal Franc Rode' initiated an inquiry into the quality of lif of american nun, on the theory that some of them had gone astray.
It is certainly no secret that the sisters live differently now then they did prior to 1962 when Pope John XXIII told them that they should go out in the world to serve. Gone were most of the habits and things began to change, and clearly for the better!
Some of what you will find here..
Sister Megan Rice 82 who has dedicated her life to disarmament of nuclear weapons. Everywhere.
Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns on a Bus fame with their Faithful Budget, an interfaith budget crafted by Christian, Jewish and Muslim religious organizations that calls for a reduction in military spending and more aid to the poor. This budget was delivered to Capitol Hill, and was ignored. She wrote the famous Nun's Letter that was signed by leaders of Catholic Sisters who supported the ACA.
And how about the Iron Nun, Sister Madonna, wonder what she has been up to? Feisty octogenarian that she is , will have a story for you.
Sister Diana, kidnapped and tortured for standing by the people of Guatemala, and teaching their children. After her recovery, she went on to heap and support other victims of various kinds of torture.
What happens to babies born in prison in Long Island City, Queens, NY? Sister T can tell you. She can tell you what happens to their mothers, too. She Helps many former convicts become whole, functioning citizens again. ASk anyone in the neighborhood, and they will have a Sister Tesa story..
Tens nuns, ten amazing stories. And I have a feeling that this is just the tip of the iceberg. This book contains titles of books written by some of the sisters whose stories are shared. I plan to read a few. I hope you do, too. This is a small book, filled with big stories, and immense accomplishments.
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really secondary to the fact that they are extraordinary people. Badass Women, IMO! To paraphrase the author, she thinks these women are rock stars and she wants to tell their story. Jo Piazza is an experienced journalist who writes for several well known publications. It shows. She begins with what has been an investigation by the Vatican into what the nuns as individuals and groups have been up to. This investigation was begun in 2008 by the congregation for the institutes of consecrated life and the societies of apostolic life, Cardinal Franc Rode' initiated an inquiry into the quality of lif of american nun, on the theory that some of them had gone astray.
It is certainly no secret that the sisters live differently now then they did prior to 1962 when Pope John XXIII told them that they should go out in the world to serve. Gone were most of the habits and things began to change, and clearly for the better!
Some of what you will find here..
Sister Megan Rice 82 who has dedicated her life to disarmament of nuclear weapons. Everywhere.
Sister Simone Campbell of Nuns on a Bus fame with their Faithful Budget, an interfaith budget crafted by Christian, Jewish and Muslim religious organizations that calls for a reduction in military spending and more aid to the poor. This budget was delivered to Capitol Hill, and was ignored. She wrote the famous Nun's Letter that was signed by leaders of Catholic Sisters who supported the ACA.
And how about the Iron Nun, Sister Madonna, wonder what she has been up to? Feisty octogenarian that she is , will have a story for you.
Sister Diana, kidnapped and tortured for standing by the people of Guatemala, and teaching their children. After her recovery, she went on to heap and support other victims of various kinds of torture.
What happens to babies born in prison in Long Island City, Queens, NY? Sister T can tell you. She can tell you what happens to their mothers, too. She Helps many former convicts become whole, functioning citizens again. ASk anyone in the neighborhood, and they will have a Sister Tesa story..
Tens nuns, ten amazing stories. And I have a feeling that this is just the tip of the iceberg. This book contains titles of books written by some of the sisters whose stories are shared. I plan to read a few. I hope you do, too. This is a small book, filled with big stories, and immense accomplishments.
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LibraryThing member muddyboy
Ten inspiring essays by a self professed agnostic about Catholic nuns who are dedicated to various causes including human trafficking, women's rights and environmentalism. Whether or not you agree with their politics on some of these issues, the one thing you can not deny is their hard work and
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passion many times risking their lives to achieve a more humane world. Each vignette develops the biography, successes and failures of these remarkable women. We should all be so passionate in the way we live. Show Less
LibraryThing member knitwit2
See nuns in a whole new way. Men may be in charge of the church but women are clearly doing God's work (what's new?). These women are fighting for inclusion of gays and lesbians, they are protecting reproductive rights, working to insure health care for everyone, running marathons and doing Iron
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Man triathlons, caring for the children of women in prison and helping these women upon their release, going toe to toe with major corporations like Nestle with regard to their use of child labor, facing federal prison for opposing nuclear weapons, rescuing women in the US from the sex trafficking, and so so much more. Read this book! Show Less
LibraryThing member tangledthread
An agnostic author sets out to chronicle the lives of 10 amazing religious women. Each woman interprets her religious calling into a call to action for a cause. Among those causes are gay rights, prison reform, human trafficking, reproductive rights, and an 80 year old who competes in triathalons.
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Each chapter is an inspiration. We should all live so passionately. Show Less
LibraryThing member jsabrina
I enjoyed 'meeting' the ten nuns profiled in this book. They are passionate, faithful, determined, often funny women who are making a significant impact on the world because of their faith -- a faith they very often describe in terms of having compassion and justice as cornerstones.
What struck me
This book would be a perfect entry on a "Women Who Dare" "Women Making a Difference" "Women of Faith" and/or "Might Girls" book list.
What struck me
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most was the way that being part of the institution of holy orders both supported and challenged them. Most of them have acted with the financial and social support of their Orders, which has helped to leverage the impact of their passion and convictions. Others have been obstructed by the hierarchy. This book would be a perfect entry on a "Women Who Dare" "Women Making a Difference" "Women of Faith" and/or "Might Girls" book list.
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