Forgotten Women: In Convents

By Helen Conroy

Book Overview

Forgotten Women: In Convents is a book written by Helen Conroy that sheds light on the lives of women who have been forgotten by society. The book explores the experiences of women who have lived in convents and the challenges they faced in their daily lives. The author draws on her own experiences as a former nun to provide a unique perspective on the topic.Through interviews with other former nuns and research into historical records, Conroy explores the reasons why women entered convents, the strict rules they had to follow, and the difficulties they faced in leaving the convent. The book also delves into the emotional and psychological impact of convent life on these women.Forgotten Women: In Convents is a thought-provoking and insightful book that offers a glimpse into a world that is often shrouded in secrecy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of women's religious life and the challenges faced by those who choose to leave it behind.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163194034
• ISBN13: 9781163194034
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"