Raised Catholic

By Ed Stivender

Book Overview

He was the only son of an Irish Catholic mother and a Protestant Navy man. His mother frequently prayed for him to become a priest. But his father warned him, Son, never get a job where you have to wear a dress to work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0874833361
• ISBN13: 9780874833362
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: August House Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Comedic anecdotal collection

This collection of Mr. Stivender's memories from his first year in Catholic school all the way up to his prom was very funny. I have never been to a parochial school myself, but from what my father has told me about his memories, these stories give a taste of what Catholic schools were like in the 1950's, but in a hilarious manner.

Catholic School students from the 1950's MUST READ!

As a graduate of "Holy Cross" where Stivender went to school, I could clearly relate to every word in this book. His story telling talents certainly entertained this reader (actually listener, I got the book on tape and listened on a recent car trip). Stivender certainly has a way with words and the events that he experienced and recollects can be clearly imagined and remembered by anyone who entered a Catholic grade school at that time. Unfortunately our own children of the next generation will not be able to share these experiences. I laughed for 2 hours and then laughed again as I listened to the book a second time with my 18 and 20 year olds! They too enjoyed every word. If by chance Stivender reads this review, I "was" Kathi Reiner and my feelings were hurt (only teasing) that you did not mention me in your trip down memory lane.