Book Reviews

Catholic and Protestant readers are likely to find these two books both inspiring and informative when it comes to nourishing a healthy, theologically balanced attitude toward Mary.

Two new books for female readers offer Catholic perspective and focus on the importance of authentic relationships, feminine spirituality and human dignity within the context of the real world.

Most Americans would not think of Franklin Roosevelt as one of our more religious presidents. The authors of “A Christian and a Democrat” would agree.

“Wounded Shepherd: Pope Francis and His Struggle to Convert the Catholic Church” by Austen Ivereigh
illustrates Pope Francis’ efforts to guide the church and its members to a deeper faith.

An Italian author who was once tried and acquitted by a Vatican court for publishing leaked documents is claiming in a new book that decades of mismanagement, shady deals and decreasing donations will leave the Vatican no choice but to default.

Dana Gioia, former senior vice president of General Foods, brings together many of his thoughts about art, culture and Catholicism in a handsome volume of previously published essays, interviews and meditations.

Sharon Locy’s novel “The Ice Harvest,” explores the interior climates of her characters against the backdrop of her childhood town and a way of life that has long since been a thing of the past.

This excellent book tells the story of Rabbi Marc Tanenbaum, who certainly lived up to the title, and narrates Jewish-Christian relations during his tenure with the Synagogue Council of America and the American Jewish Committee.