Catholics in Crisis: An American Parish Fights for Its Soul

by Jim Naughton

Book Overview

Polls illustrating the gulf between the Roman Catholic Church and its American flock appear with numbing frequency. But behind the statistics are millions of people struggling to reconcile their lives... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0201624583
• ISBN13: 9780201624588
• Release Date: September 1996
• Publisher: Da Capo Press
• Length: 273 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.4" x 9.5"

Customer Reviews

Well written and fair

One thing I really liked about this well written book was that both very conservative and very liberal readers could walk away with a sense of vindication. It was balanced, fair reporting. I worried, however, that an awful lot was said that was very personal. I hope that all participants agreed. I found it sadly amusing, however, that the protest that started all the ruckus was done by a man, in what is definitely a man's style (confrontational), over a woman's issue. When, oh when, will they let us make our own decisions? However, having said that, I found lots to agree with on both the liberal and conservation side of the issues. I found the book to be enlightening. I would recommend it to anyone who doesn't have an inflexible agenda.