Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence
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The publication of Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence in 1985 had an unprecedented impact on the lesbian community and mainstream culture.
Each nun in these stories describes her individual and searing path in, or out of, the convent to discover and face the truth of herself. Still myth-shattering, the stories remind us of the courage required to live--and love--in congruence with our authentic selves. "Oblivious to the controversies that surrounded the initial publication of Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence, whether they originated within the Catholic Church or the lesbian feminist movement, thousands of readers across the decades have embraced the book and found their lives changed by its message of empowerment." - Joanne E. Passet, Ph.D., Professor of History, Indiana University East Originally published by Naiad Press 1985.Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1935226630
ISBN13:9781935226635
Release Date:June 2013
Publisher:Spinsters Ink Books
Length:300 Pages
Weight:1.00 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 5.3" x 8.4"
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sadness in silence
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
I felt compelled to write a review, especially after reading the review by [...]. I was shocked and horrified that she wrote the these women entered religious life for romantic reasons. If you read this book, you will realize the love and commitment these women carried in their hearts for God as they entered their vocations. I think it is sad that just because [...] didn't experience her religious experience like they did, she can't believe their stories. There are too many stories in this book to just write these women off. If anything I think it is a sad but accurate portrayal of how often institionalized religion hurts and controls the people it is called to love. I never aspired to be a nun, but I have experienced both goodness and harm done in the name of religion. This is a must read for critics of the Church who have issue with the religious right as well as the Catholic church. This is also a must read for women everywhere in regards to the effects of patriarchy in society.
This is Weird
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
This is weird, but good..They weren't all a short time in convents like other reviewer says..They look hippie now some of 'em...(.Healthy photos.. ) Look better..(and Happier!...) than when they were nuns... I like the revealing of Catholic nuns..initiation rituals (gotcha!) and nun life.. This was one of the first big books in the gay movement I read somewhere. Don't much care for theiR LesbO descriPtions, but description of Church (..and I'm glad their hippies..) rites is cool. Interesting like married women (like a suspense novel..) who love women. Pimpl women with good stories.
cloistered love
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
In this book we encounter the biographies and personal photos of numerous nuns or ex-nuns who have "come out" as lesbians. they talk about how they came into convent life, how they discovered their sexuality, and how that altered their religious life. Very fascinating study.David Rehakauthor of "A Young Girl's Crimes"
WONDERFUL INSIGHTS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I have seen this book on countless discount tables. I finally bought it and read it. This is not a tell all for lesbian nuns who reveal their sexual escapades while cloistered in a convent. This is a collection of stories told by ex nuns about their short stay in convents all across America. It is their story. Their life. Each of these women left for various reasons and all are now fullfilled in their life on the outside as out lesbians. There is nothing cheekie about this book. It is well written and well told. I am glad I finally picked it up and actually read it.
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