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Confessions of a Parish Priest: An Autobiography
Having over seven million copies of his novels in print, Andrew Greeley speaks out on everything from the Vatican to sex and celibacy. In these uncensored memoirs, he shares his thoughts and bares his soul. Here is the most unorthodox book yet from this controversial man of the cloth.
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555 pages
Published
December 31st 1987
by Pocket Books
(first published September 1st 1986)
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I've wondered about Fr. Greeley and his books for years. I love his take on ministry and his insight on the intimate workings of church hierarchy. As a Catholic convert rather disappointed by some of the church's policies it's refreshing to learn that many in service have understood it for a long time.
I was intrigued by the Roman Catholic Church in America and Father Greeley writes well of his life in the church. I was not disappointed. I had lengthy discussions with a RC Navy Chaplain while we were in the field and this book remains worth a read, even now, twenty years after is first publication. I am a Protestant and Greeley gave me an excellent window into his parish and his life.
Since Greeley such a prolific novelist as well as influential Catholic sociologist, this was a must read for me. It was spotty and did not always hold my attention, but in the end it was worth knowing more about this man.
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I am not alone is some of my peculiarities... like being extremely sensitive! That I would like to Meet Father Greeley.
Engaging autobiography of this interesting Chicago Irishman who was a Catholic priest, sociologist, and novelist
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Andrew Greeley was a Roman Catholic priest, sociologist, journalist, and author of 50 best-selling novels and more than 100 works of nonfiction. For decades, Greeley entertained readers with such popular characters as the mystery-solving priest Blackie Ryan and the fey, amateur sleuth Nuala Anne McGrail. His books typically center on Irish-American Roman Catholics living or working in Chicago.
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