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Thought-provoking story of a conscientious Carmelite nun, blessed by radiant visions and religious ecstasy. Or are they connected to her dangerous headaches...
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I really enjoyed reading this novel. I have always been fascinated by outward manifestations of religious devotion, such as nuns' habits and the plain clothing of the Amish and Mennonites; this book brought me right into the world of Sister John and her fellow nuns, behind their habits and right into their daily lives. Sister John's struggle with God's will for her life was written convincingly, and I was impressed that a male author could do such a fine job portraying a community of women. I also appreciated that Sister John's doctor, Dr. Sheppard, was portrayed in a positive light; too few fictional doctors are reassuring characters.
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This was an interesting story of the struggle of faith in the lives of cloistered nuns. I'm glad I read it.
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Fascinating puzzle about the relationship between the embodied self and spiritual experience.
