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Search - The Calling: A Year in the Life of an Order of Nuns
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The Calling A Year in the Life of an Order of Nuns Author: There is something vital and totally relevant about the religious life as practiced by nuns today. There is a reason why we are fascinated by these women who maintain a mysterious aura even when they are no longer cloaked in the garb of old. What draws women to this sacrificial life? What is the gratification that comes from taking vows of po... more »
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Rock Conner (rockconner) - Dallas, GA reviewed The Calling: A Year in the Life of an Order of Nuns on + 58 more book reviews
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VERY disappointing. The subtitle is misleading, as it implies something of a one-year chronicle when in fact this is an extended memoir. Nothing wrong with memoirs, but they should be properly titled. As a memoir of one who asked for admission to an order of nuns and was rejected, this is not a bad work. As entitled, though, this book cannot be judged by its cover.
Genres:
- Religion & Spirituality >> Spirituality >> Inspirational
- Nonfiction >> Philosophy
- Nonfiction >> Social Sciences >> Sociology
- Christian Books & Bibles >> Catholicism >> Inspirational
- Christian Books & Bibles >> Ministry & Church Leadership >> Church Institutions & Organizations