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Summary: A human look inside the cloister
Review: Father William Nolan, who was a Trappist monk from 1949 to 1966, has written a gem of a book about those years of his life. While some who romanticize monastic life may be shocked by Father Nolan's frank and honest portrayal of the (pre-Vatican II) reality, the book is pervaded by warm humor, a good dose of compassion, and some hard-won wisdom. Anyone seeking God, amidst the foibles of human life, within the cloister or without, will find encouragement here.
Rating:
Summary: A human look inside the cloister
Review: Father William Nolan, who was a Trappist monk from 1949 to 1966, has written a gem of a book about those years of his life. While some who romanticize monastic life may be shocked by Father Nolan's frank and honest portrayal of the (pre-Vatican II) reality, the book is pervaded by warm humor, a good dose of compassion, and some hard-won wisdom. Anyone seeking God, amidst the foibles of human life, within the cloister or without, will find encouragement here.
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