Fifty Years in the Church of Rome

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Summary: This is one of the most important books I have ever read!
Review: I have read this book twice and have shared it with many other folks, we even read it to our young son and he wanted to hear it again. Chiniquy was a loving and lovable Christian and his whole life the Holy Spirit was calling him out of the Church of Rome, he finally made the big switch and joined a Protestant church and at the end of his long life he wrote a book called 40 years in the Church of Christ, also a good book to read, read it and let the Spirit work on your heart too!!! (I would like to buy a used copy of 50 Years..) Love, Marvin D from Tennessee.

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Summary: Will change the reader's views on the Roman Catholic Church
Review: I thought that the book gave a good detailed account of the dealings of the bishops of the Roman Church with the people of the church and the other officers (priests). The account of Pastor Chiniquy's dealings with Abraham Lincoln were very revealing and interesting. The Jesuit's role in the affair was also intriguing. The book was very well written and stimulating especially considering the era in which it was written.

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Summary: A must read for religious history buffs
Review: Superb review of the Catholic church and its dealings in eastern Canada and the Illinois/Michigan area in the last century, including seldom discussed details of the Abraham Lincoln assassination. The incredible story of a priest's desire to remain in the Roman Catholic church and the choices he was faced with as he came up against the church hierarchy. A real eye-opener, and hard to put down. If you start it, make sure you have time to finish it.