“Fascinating profiles†of remarkable nuns; from an eighty-three-year-old Ironman champion to a crusader against human trafficking (Daily News [New York]). “In an age of villainy; war and inequality; it makes sense that we need superheroes;†writes Nicholas Kristof of The New York Times. “And after trying Superman; Batman and Spider-Man; we may have found the best superheroes yet: Nuns.†In If Nuns Ruled the World; veteran reporter Jo Piazza overthrows the popular perception of nuns as killjoy schoolmarms; instead revealing them as the most vigorous catalysts of change in an otherwise repressive society. Meet Sister Simone Campbell; who traversed the United States challenging a Congressional budget that threatened to severely undermine the well-being of poor Americans; Sister Megan Rice; who is willing to spend the rest of her life in prison if it helps eliminate nuclear weapons; and the inimitable Sister Jeannine Gramick; who is fighting for acceptance of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church. During a time when American nuns are often under attack from the very institution to which they devote their lives—and the values of the institution itself are hotly debated—these sisters offer thought-provoking and inspiring stories. As the Daily Beast put it; “Anybody looking to argue there is a place for Catholicism in the modern world should just stand on a street corner handing out Piazza’s book.â€
#709222 in Books Charles River Editors 2013-11-21Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .28 x 6.00l; .38 #File Name: 1494239019122 pagesThe Sons of Liberty The Lives and Legacies of John Adams Samuel Adams Paul Revere and John Hancock
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Short Profiles of Revolutionary LeadersBy Lillian Ammann (Lillie)As usual; when I read these short profiles of historical figures; I learn interesting tidbits about each. The organization of this book was slightly confusing--various stages of the patriots' lives were covered by each one; then they were all covered individually in the next stage of life; etc. I know the intent was to show the interactions among the men; but it wasn't totally effective to this reader. I had read separate profiles of John Adams and Paul Revere and found that certain sections on these men seemed to be a repeat of what I had read before. The same applies to much of the section on John Adams about his wife Abigail. In a separate book on 19th century first ladies; when I read about Abigail Adams; I felt like I was reading this book again.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Not like a mini-seriesBy CustomerI learned a lot about the Sons of Liberty and enjoyed the book. However people who don't enjoying reading books written in "historical style" might be surprised that it is nothing like the Sons of Liberty TV mini-series as a historical novel would be.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Sons of Liberty a fitting historical tributeBy Patrick J. HoganA terrific history book with great insights on some of the True Heroes of the Revolution. These four men played a Pivotal role in the founding of the Country; and this book reveals many important behind the scenes facts. Well worth the time. Short but fact filled
