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In John Cardinal O'Connor: At the Storm Center of a Changing American Catholic Church (1988), Nat Hentoff chronicles the life and career of John O'Connor, a Catholic clergyman who became the Archbishop of New York in 1984. Hentoff provides a balanced perspective on O'Connor, who was known for his controversial views, including opposition to abortion and criticism of American military policies, highlighting the complexities of his political stance and his impact on both the Catholic Church and secular politics. Topics include abortion, the Holocaust, war, and job discrimination.