Book Reviews

Two diverse books challenge the stereotypes that equate Islam and violence and the the most intimate of interfaith experiences, that of marriage, family and personal religious identity.

The author, John F. Wukovits, is a renowned military historian who melds rigorous research with expert storytelling resulting in an inspiring and richly detailed narrative that reveals the challenges that these religious — priests along with some brothers and sisters of Notre Dame’s Congregation of Holy Cross — faced.

“The Terrorist Factory” is a book about the individual human tragedies caught up in this terrorist organization.

This excellent book will engage Catholic readers with the history not only of University of Notre Dame but also of the anti-Catholicism that prevailed in much of America up to and even after the Second World War.

There is no shortage of Christmas novels published every fall. One of this season’s best is Camron Wright’s “Christmas by Accident,” a clever, sweet holiday story featuring a young woman who loves Christmas and a gentleman who strongly dislikes the holidays.

Christmas books for the giving.

Two recently published books encourage parents in this crucial role for the future of the church and give them the tools they need to do it in today’s world.

Two new collections of conversations with Pope Francis illuminate his vision for the church in the 21st century.