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The Calling
By Susie Breck (narrator) and Catherine Whitney
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Brilliance Audio
Publication date April 1, 1999
Binding Cassette/Spoken Word
Edition Abridged
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9781567408157
ISBN-10 156740815X
Dimensions 1.25 by 4.25 by 7 in.
Weight 0.35 lbs.
Availability§ Out of Print
Original list price $24.95
Other format details audio
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
A rich, inside view of the world within the cloister follows the lives of the a group of Dominican nuns as they struggle with the practical aspects of their individual lives, the role of women in a male-dominated church hierarchy, and the quest for faith within a religious calling. Simultaneous.
Amazon.com description: Product Description: There is something vital and totally relevant about the religious life as practiced by nuns today. There is a reason why we are fascinated by these women who maintain a mysterious aura even when they are no longer cloaked in the garb of old. What draws women to this sacrificial life? What is the gratification that comes from taking vows of poverty, chastity and obedience? How can a woman pursue full status in an environment that many deem misogynistic? What are the secret struggles and fears that wage battle behind the serene exterior? people are endlessly fascinated by the mystery of nuns as they walk among us in the world. In The Calling, Catherine Whitney follows the daily routine of a Dominican community for a year. She reveals a rare inside view of these lives of devotion, while answering the questions that most fascinate the lay public. The Calling is Whitney's search for answers from a community that has existed for centuries but is still evolving. The story contains elements of romance, personal heroism, suffering, existential anxiety, and boundless joy. It is a human tale cloaked in a superhuman mantle.

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Cassette/Spoken Word
Book cover for 9781567403343
 
Abridged edition from Brilliance Audio (April 1, 1999)
9781567403343 | details & prices | 4.50 × 7.25 × 1.00 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $12.99
About: There is something vital and totally relevant about the religious life as practiced by nuns today.
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With Susie Breck (other contributor) | Abridged edition from Brilliance Audio (April 1, 1999)
9781567408157 | details & prices | 4.25 × 7.00 × 1.25 in. | 0.35 lbs | List price $24.95
About: An inside view of the world within the cloister follows the lives of a group of Dominican nuns as they struggle with the practical aspects of their individual lives, the role of women in a male-dominated church hierarchy, and the quest for faith within areligious calling.

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