Title: Faith: A Novel
Author: Jennifer Haigh
Genre: Fiction
About: (from Goodreads) When Sheila McGann sets out to redeem her disgraced brother, a once-beloved Catholic priest in suburban Boston, her quest will force her to confront cataclysmic truths about her fractured Irish-American family, her beliefs, and, ultimately, herself.
My thoughts: I had misgivings about reading a novel about the topic Ms. Haigh tackled in Faith but it’s much more than a novel about abuse. It’s about a family and how each member handles a shocking allegation against one of their own.
Told by the sister of the accused, the story is one of discoveries about her mother, father, and brothers. Haigh explores themes of family loyalty, faith in various forms, and forgiveness.
Jennifer Haigh’s writing is what carried me through the book in a few hours. I was completely absorbed in the story and very glad that I read the book.
Recommend? Yes. It would be a great bookclub pick – so many discussion possibilities.
Source: Harper Books
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This has been catching my eye the past few weeks. Sounds like something I’d enjoy.
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I did like this one and thought the author did a great job with a tough topic.
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Have been reading good reviews and will have to read it now too.
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I was completely sucked in…one of my favorites of the year!
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I have only heard good things about this one! SO glad it sucked you in 🙂
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Have read some very positive review of FAITH. Looking forward to it.
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Another book that I will discuss with my two reading groups, who knows they might even choose to read it, thanks for the recommendation.
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I don’t know if it’s a book I would read, but I do think I would read it if I could discuss it later
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I’ve been wondering about this book myself. I’ve read some great reviews and I think its one I will definitely read.
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Loved your review…..I loved this one too and now want to devour all of her earlier works.
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I liked this one a lot, and completely agree it would be a great book club discussion. It’s definitely one I wanted to write a spoiler-filled conversational review!
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I’ve just seen this one on display at the local bookstore. Arghhhh now gotta go back for my own copy.
I blame you completely for the money I’m suppose to save being dispensed on the pleasures of reading 😉
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I thought this book was excellent! I hadn’t thought of it this way but you are right – the abuse scandal was almost tangential to the main story of the family and how they deal with conflict and stress.
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