Title
Our Fathers: The Secret Life Of The Catholic Church In An Age Of Scandal
Delivery time: 8-12 business days (International)
Our Fathers Is History At Its Bestas Intimate As A Diary, As Immediate And Epic As A Novel.When, In Early 2002, A Team Of Boston Globe Reporters Broke Open The Pedophilia Scandal Around Father John J. Geoghanand Then Paul Shanley, Joseph Birmingham, And Hundreds Of Other Priests In Boston And Across The Countrythe Entire American Catholic Church Spun Into Crisis. But By That Time, The Damage Was Already Done. Perhaps A Hundred Thousand Children Had Already Fallen Into Traps Laid By Their Priests. Every Catholic In The Country And Everyone Who Had Ever Set Foot In A Churchfaced Troubling Questions: Why Had This Happened? How Could The Secrets Of This Abuse Have Been So Widely Held, And So Closely Protected? How Could The Church Have Let It Happen?David France Takes Us Back To The Church Of The 1950S, A Time Of Relative Innocence, To Look For Answers. With Deft Nuance, He Crafts A Panoramic Portrait Of The Faithful, Encompassing The Hopes, Dreams, Disappointments, And Courage Of Hundreds Of Catholic And Noncatholic Families Over The Last Fifty Years. Based On Hundreds Of Interviews, Private Correspondence, Unpublished Scientific Probes And Secret Vatican Documents, And Tens Of Thousands Of Pages Of Court Records, He Shows How The Churchs Institutional Suspicion Of Human Sexuality Ironically Lit The Fuse On The Crisis.Our Fathers Braids A Heartbreaking Narrative From The Personal Lives Of Good And Bad Priests, Pious And Heartless Prelates, Selfinterested Lawyers Turned Heroes, Holy Altar Boys Turned Drugaddicts, Mothers Torn Between Their Children And Their Faith, Hardbitten Investigative Reporters Reduced To Tears, And Thousands Of Church Critics Who, Through This Crisis, Returned To Their Faith Renewed And Invigorated. He Shows Us The Intense History Of Dissent Within The Ranks, Especially Regarding Catholic Teachings On Sexuality And Homosexuality. He Tells The Heroic Stories Of Whistleblowing Nuns, Independent Pastors, Church Insiders Trying To Do The Right Thing, Andultimatelya Group Of Bluecollar Men, All Molested By The Same Priest, Who Overcame Their Bitterness And Took It Upon Themselves To Try To Save Their Church.This Book Is A Tribute To Those Ordinary Catholics Called Upon To Make Extraordinary Contributions. Our Fathers Is The Sweeping, Authoritative, And Gripping Work The Scandal And Its Aftermath Demand.From The Hardcover Edition.
By changing our most important processes and
products, we have already made a big leap forward. This ranges from the
increased use of more sustainable fibers to the use of more
environmentally friendly printing processes to the development of
efficient waste management in our value chain.
⚠️ WARNING (California Proposition 65):
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
For more information, please visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We ship your order within 2–3 business days for USA deliveries and 5–8 business days for international shipments. Once your package has been dispatched from our warehouse, you'll receive an email confirmation with a tracking number, allowing you to track the status of your delivery.
Returns
To facilitate a smooth return process, a Return Authorization (RA) Number is required for all returns. Returns without a valid RA number will be declined and may incur additional fees. You can request an RA number within 15 days of the original delivery date. For more details, please refer to our Return & Refund Policy page.
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Warranty
We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Secure Payment
Your payment information is processed securely. We do not store credit card details nor have access to your credit card information.
We accept payments with :
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Paypal, Shopify Payments, Shop Pay and more.
Related Products
You may also like
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Our Fathers: The Secret Life of the Catholic Church in an Age of Scandal' about? A: This book provides an in-depth exploration of the Catholic Church's sexual abuse scandal, focusing on the experiences of victims and the institutional failures that allowed the abuse to persist.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Our Fathers'? A: The author of 'Our Fathers' is David France, an investigative journalist known for his reporting on the Catholic Church and related scandals.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it accessible and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Our Fathers'? A: The book contains 672 pages filled with detailed narratives and historical context related to the Catholic Church scandal.
- Q: When was 'Our Fathers' published? A: The book was published on April 5, 2005.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used copy of 'Our Fathers' is in very good condition, suitable for readers looking for quality pre-owned books.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Our Fathers'? A: The book explores themes of betrayal, faith, institutional secrecy, and the personal struggles of those affected by the scandal.
- Q: Is 'Our Fathers' suitable for all readers? A: While the book provides valuable insights, it contains sensitive topics related to sexual abuse, which may not be suitable for all readers.
- Q: What makes 'Our Fathers' a significant read? A: The book is significant for its comprehensive research, including interviews and documents, which shed light on a critical issue within the Catholic Church.
- Q: How does 'Our Fathers' contribute to the dialogue about the Catholic Church? A: The book contributes by documenting the personal stories of victims and highlighting the church's institutional responses, fostering a deeper understanding of the crisis.