Examines the lives of ten remarkable American nuns and the causes for which they have fought so hard, including the eradication of nuclear weapons, the rights of homosexuals, and the well-being of the poor.
Veteran reporter Jo Piazza profiles ten extraordinary nuns and the causes to which they have dedicated their livesfrom an eighty-three-year-old Ironman champion to a brave sister who rescues victims of human trafficking
Meet Sister Simone Campbell, who traversed the United States challenging a Republican budget that threatened to severely undermine the well-being of poor Americans; Sister Megan Rice, who is willing to spend the rest of her life in prison if it helps eliminate nuclear weapons; and the inimitable Sister Jeannine Gramick, who is fighting for acceptance of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church. During a time when American nuns are under attack from the very institution to which they pledge, these sisters offer inspiring, provocative counterstories that are sure to spark debate.
Overthrowing our popular perception of nuns as killjoy schoolmarms content to live in the annals of nostalgia, Piazza defines them instead as the most vigorous catalysts of change in an otherwise constricting patriarchy.
Veteran reporter Jo Piazza profiles ten extraordinary nuns and the causes to which they have dedicated their livesfrom an eighty-three-year-old Ironman champion to a sassy campaigner for equal wealth distribution
Meet Sister Simone Campbell, who traversed the United States challenging a Republican budget that threatened to severely undermine the well-being of poor Americans; Sister Megan Rice, who is willing to spend the rest of her life in prison if it helps eliminate nuclear weapons; and the inimitable Sister Jeannine Gramick, who is fighting for acceptance of gays and lesbians in the Catholic Church. During a time when American nuns are under attack from the very institution to which they pledge, these sisters offer inspiring, provocative counterstories that are sure to spark debate.
Overthrowing our popular perception of nuns as killjoy schoolmarms content to live in the annals of nostalgia, Piazza defines them instead as the most vigorous catalysts of change in an otherwise constricting patriarchy.
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Praise for If Nuns Ruled the World
In an age of villainy, war and inequality, it makes sense that we need superheroes. And after trying Superman, Batman and Spider-Man, we may have found the best superheroes yet: Nuns. Nicholas Kristof, The New York Times
Piazza writes vividly about hardworking women who devote their time and energy to making other peoples lives better. The result is a readable, informative look at how nuns, as flawed and human and real as they may be, also have a calling and a faith, and they use that to create change in the world. . . . If Nuns Ruled the World is a little bit of a crowd pleaser and a little bit subversive, and it opened up my eyes to the everyday heroism of some amazing women. Flavorwire
Anybody looking to argue there is a place for Catholicism in the modern world should just stand on a street corner handing out Piazzas book. By sharing the chills-inducing tales of the women toiling in ways most of us could never fathom, she has given oxygen to that flickering flame that is the Church's reputation in the U.S. The Daily Beast
Fascinating profiles of 10 women determined to make a difference. Piazza successfully updates the image of black-garbed brides of Christ to strong, proactive and, yes, devout women intent on addressing social ills and tending to souls the Catholic church seems to shun, like gays and lesbians. Piazza delivers a controversial and important book. Daily News (New York)
This affecting collection of journalistic pieces by Piazza . . . goes a very long way toward dispelling any notion of nuns as conformist knuckle-whackers. . . . Accessibly written, these ten portraits should speak to many students and church groups. Library Journal
Daugiau informacijos
NUNS RULE!: From Julie Andrewss rebellious Maria in The Sound of Music to Mary Tyler Moores magnetic Sister Michelle in A Change of Habit, nuns have captured the hearts and imaginations of audiences forever. Its a fact: The sisters dominate in any situation. Just ask Whoopi Goldberg (Sister Act). INSPIRATIONAL STORIES OF HOPE AND CHANGE: With a contemporary setting and modern outlook, each vignette is a strong symbol of vigorous optimism. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH: A never-ending source of fascination, the Church has now found itself in more headlines than ever, with the relatively progressive Pope Francis in charge. AUTHOR: Already recognized in the celebrity and entertainment industry, Jo Piazza puts her masters degree in religious studies to work and showcases her impressive scope as a writer.
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1 Weapons Are Made Like Gods |
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3 It Isn't About Being Gay; It's About Being in Love |
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4 Racing Against Time, Outliving the Competition |
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5 An Underground Railroad for Modern-Day Slaves |
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6 Keeping an Eye on Corporate America |
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7 The Act of Survival Is Worse Than the Torture Itself |
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8 I Want to Run a Laundromat Before I Die |
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9 Jesus Treated Men and Women Equally |
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| Sources |
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Jo Piazza is the author of the acclaimed Celebrity, Inc.: How Famous People Make Money and a novel, Love Rehab. She is a regular contributor to the Wall Street Journal and her work has appeared in the New York Times, New York magazine, Glamour, Gotham, the Daily Beast, and Slate. She has also appeared as a commentator on CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, and NPR.
Piazza holds an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Pennsylvania, a masters in journalism from Columbia University, and a masters in religious studies from New York University. She lives in New York City with her giant dog.
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