Ascent Into Hell Author:Andrew M. Greeley A father pledges,in gratitude for his wife's survival through the difficult birth,that his son will enter the priesthood.His father manpulates his son's life and experiences ,including a possible love interest removed,so that he will dedicate himself to his seminary studies.But life as a priest is not all happiness and light. He labors under a s... more »elfish pastor disregards his congregations spiritual needs,and revolts by impregnating a nun,and abandons his priestly vows.His return to the church and the love of his youth,Maria, struggle for the direction of his life.« less