Book Reviews

“This highly anticipated second volume in historian Kevin Starr’s history of Catholics in the United States is nothing short of glorious.”

These three authors offer helpful and complementary perspectives on the question, “Who am I?”

Those seeking a good dose of Catholic affirmation and inspiration will not be disappointed.

n Frank J. Butler’s life, the roads he has traveled in philanthropy, social justice and the desire for reform all lead back to his deep devotion to the Catholic faith.

Australian Cardinal George Pell’s “Prison Journal” is the first of three volumes of these entries and details the run up to the cardinal’s first — and failed — attempt to appeal his conviction.

Robert C. Koons, the author of this remarkable book, gives a detailed explanation of why he believes that being Catholic makes more sense, historically, scripturally and theologically, than being Lutheran or, by extension, any other kind of mainline Protestant.

Catholic author Patricia Mohan Gallagher co-wrote “Christmas on Lindbergh Mountain: The True Story of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve.” with her daughter Katelyn.

Four years after “The Vatican Cookbook” became a best-seller by revealing the secrets of the papal palate, authors David Geisser and Thomas Kelly have a sequel geared specifically for the holiday season in “The Vatican Christmas Cookbook.”