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Following, in reverse chronological order, are links to my monthly columns reviewing books. There are other books I review through the month. You can also find reviews by using the "search this blog" tool in the upper left hand corner of the blog.
My role as book page editor for The Catholic Post, newspaper of the diocese of Peoria, began in April 2010. Tom Dermody, my ever-encouraging and resourceful editor of the Post, approached me about writing a monthly book column, and since I'd been blogging on various platforms since 2005, I proposed adding on a blog as well. And the rest, as they say, is history. Author interviews quickly followed as a popular feature, so I've included a tab for those as well, and I will endeavor to keep those updated.
February 2013: Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus by Sherry Weddell
January 2013: New Year, New You
Cravings: A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image and God by Mary DeTurris Poust
Running With God Across America by Jeff Grabosky
December 2012: My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir by Colleen Carroll Campbell
From Willow Creek to Sacred Heart: Rekindling My Love for Catholicism by Chris Haw.
November 2012: How to Pray the Dominican Way by Angelo Stagnero
October 2012: Youth is Wasted On the Young
He Speaks to You by Sister Helena Burns, FSP
Be Beautiful, Be You by Lizzie Velasquez
Fearing the Stigmata by Matt Weber
September 2012: Sheen for All Seasons
Treasure in Clay by Archbishop Fulton Sheen (autobiography)
Life of Christ
The World's First Love: Mary, the Mother of God
Old Errors and New Labels
The Quotable Fulton Sheen
August 2012: De Gustibus, or Fiction for All Kinds of Tastes
Catholic Philosopher Chick Makes Her Debut by Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Regina Doman
Shadows and Images: A Novel by Meriol Trevor
for kids:
The Tripods Attack! The Young Chesterton Chronicles, Book 1 By John McNichol
The Kindgom of Patria by Daniel McInerney
July 2012: Adam & Eve After the Pill: Paradoxes of the Sexual Revolution by Mary Eberstadt and My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
Following, in reverse chronological order, are links to my monthly columns reviewing books. There are other books I review through the month. You can also find reviews by using the "search this blog" tool in the upper left hand corner of the blog.
My role as book page editor for The Catholic Post, newspaper of the diocese of Peoria, began in April 2010. Tom Dermody, my ever-encouraging and resourceful editor of the Post, approached me about writing a monthly book column, and since I'd been blogging on various platforms since 2005, I proposed adding on a blog as well. And the rest, as they say, is history. Author interviews quickly followed as a popular feature, so I've included a tab for those as well, and I will endeavor to keep those updated.
February 2013: Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus by Sherry Weddell
January 2013: New Year, New You
Cravings: A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image and God by Mary DeTurris Poust
Running With God Across America by Jeff Grabosky
December 2012: My Sisters the Saints: A Spiritual Memoir by Colleen Carroll Campbell
From Willow Creek to Sacred Heart: Rekindling My Love for Catholicism by Chris Haw.
November 2012: How to Pray the Dominican Way by Angelo Stagnero
October 2012: Youth is Wasted On the Young
He Speaks to You by Sister Helena Burns, FSP
Be Beautiful, Be You by Lizzie Velasquez
Fearing the Stigmata by Matt Weber
September 2012: Sheen for All Seasons
Treasure in Clay by Archbishop Fulton Sheen (autobiography)
Life of Christ
The World's First Love: Mary, the Mother of God
Old Errors and New Labels
The Quotable Fulton Sheen
August 2012: De Gustibus, or Fiction for All Kinds of Tastes
Catholic Philosopher Chick Makes Her Debut by Rebecca Bratten Weiss and Regina Doman
Shadows and Images: A Novel by Meriol Trevor
for kids:
The Tripods Attack! The Young Chesterton Chronicles, Book 1 By John McNichol
The Kindgom of Patria by Daniel McInerney
July 2012: Adam & Eve After the Pill: Paradoxes of the Sexual Revolution by Mary Eberstadt and My Peace I Give You: Healing Sexual Wounds with the Help of the Saints by Dawn Eden
June 2012: 14 Minutes: A Running Legend's Life and Death and Life by Alberto Salazar and John Brant
May 2012: The Temperament God Gave Your Kids by Art & Laraine Bennett
After Miscarriage by Karen Edmisten
May 2012: The Temperament God Gave Your Kids by Art & Laraine Bennett
After Miscarriage by Karen Edmisten
April 2012: Word on Fire: The Lectio Divina Bible
March 2012: The Work of Mercy: Being the Hands and Heart of Christ by Mark Shea
A Catholic Girl's Survival Guide for the Single Years by Emily Stimpson
A Catholic Girl's Survival Guide for the Single Years by Emily Stimpson
February 2012: Wish You Were Here by Amy Welborn
January 2012: Time to Go On a (Media) Diet?
Strengthening Your Family: A Catholic Approach to Holiness by Marge Fenelon
How to Watch Movies with Kids: A Values-Based Strategy by Sister Hosea Rupprecht
Weightless: Making Peace with Your Body by Kate Wicker
Extreme Makeover: Women Transformed by Christ, Not Conformed by the Culture by Teresa Tomeo
The Catholic Briefcase: Tools for Integrating Faith and Work by Randy Hain
God Will Provide by Patricia Treece
December 2011: Christmas Gift Books
November 2011: A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms by Lisa Hendey
October 2011: A Therese for Everyone
September 2011: Remembering 9/11, 10 Years Later
August 2011: Life, Death and Catholic Medical Choices by Fr. Kevin O’Neil, CSSR, and Father Peter Black.
July 2011: Ablaze by Colleen Swaim and YOUCAT
June 2011: Summer-friendly Books
May 2011: One Book for Mom, and 3 for Mary
April 2011: Prayer in the Digital Age by Matt Swaim
March 2011: Books for Lent
February 2011: Unplanned by Abby Johnson
December 2010: Gift Books for Adults
December 2010: Gift Books for Younger Readers
November 2010: Thursday Night Pizza by Father Dominic Garramone, OSB (also reviewed here his children's book Brother Jerome & the Angels in the Bakery)
October 2010:
September 2010: Newman 101 by Father Roderick Strange
August 2010: Grace Before Meals by Father Leo Patalinghug
July 2010: The Loser Letters by Mary Eberstadt
April 2010: Treasure in Clay by Archbishop Fulton Sheen.
