BOOK BRIEF

Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning

Kerry Kennedy
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Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008

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Kerry Kennedy

Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Christian
Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning by Kerry Kennedy is a collection of personal reflections from individuals of diverse backgrounds on their experiences with Catholicism. These narratives explore themes of faith, identity, and transformation, highlighting the church's evolving role in personal and communal lives.

Informative

Contemplative

Emotional

Reviews & Readership

3.8

359 ratings

57%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Kerry Kennedy's Being Catholic Now offers a diverse collection of testimonies from notable Americans grappling with their faith. Reviewers commend its authenticity and breadth, though some critique its lack of deep theological exploration. The book successfully sparks dialogue on faith and Church reform but may leave those seeking detailed analysis unfulfilled.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Being Catholic Now: Prominent Americans Talk About Change in the Church and the Quest for Meaning?

Readers interested in Being Catholic Now by Kerry Kennedy may enjoy narratives exploring faith, personal change, and religious dialogue. Similar audiences might appreciate The Seven Storey Mountain by Thomas Merton or Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis. These readers value diverse perspectives on spirituality and church reform.

3.8

359 ratings

57%

Loved it

34%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

288

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Genre
Christian
Setting

United States • 2000s

Topic
Religion & Spirituality
Publication Year

2008

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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