Chasing Grace

Description:

From the author of the "absolutely absorbing" (USA Today) memoir Undercurrents comes an unforgettable portrait of childhood, family and community. The eldest child of a devout Irish-American Catholic family, Martha Manning weaves her story around the seven holy sacraments: baptism, penance, communion, confirmation, holy orders, marriage and last rites. She recalls her childhood pratfalls, adolescent yearnings and entrance into motherhood with wisdom, wit and remarkable honesty. At once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Chasing Grace is a wholly original tale of family and friends, happy times and difficult ones — and thepainful, joyous journey from childhood to adulthood.

subjects: Biography,  Catholic Church,  Catholics,  Ex-church members,  Family & Relationships,  Nonfiction,  Psychotherapists,  Katoliker,  Biografi,  Apostater,  Kristendom,  Catholics, united states,  Psychology and religion,  Depression, mental,  Catholic women

People: Martha Manning

Places: United States