Our Lady of the Lost and Found: A Novel of Mary, Faith, and Friendship
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.92 (877 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0670899771 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 349 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 0000-00-00 |
| Language | : | English |
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Readers who enjoy unconventional fiction will find food for thought here. Without plot, climax or resolution, it is not a standard novel. None of this is dry material; in fact, it is briskly paced and engaging. 6-city author tour. Agent, Bella Pomer. This book, which the author assures us is fiction, purports to describe one such sighting. (May)Forecast: The eternal popularity of Mary may sell a few copies of this novel, particularly if it is displayed with other spiritual titles, but true Marianites will likely prefer nonfiction accounts of her miraculous appearances. Canadian writer Schoemperlen, whose previous nove
As the story of their visit unfolds, so does the story of Mary-one of the most complex and powerful female figures of our time-and her changing image in culture, art, history, as well as the thousands of recorded sightings that have placed her everywhere from a privet hedge to the dented bumper of a Camaro.As this Everywoman and Mary become friends, their conversations, both profound and intimate, touch upon Mary's significance and enduring relevance. One Monday morning in April, a middle-aged writer walks into her living room to water the plants and finds a woman standing beside her potted fig tree. She's asked
Amazon Customer said A glimpse of Diane's heart. I this book the author seems to share with the readers several important experiences of her own life.She also shares her thoughts and opinions about several topics,with a sincerity which seems surprising to me.In this respect, the book is very interesting.Perhaps by reading ths book we will not learn much about the Virgin Mary,but we will have a glimpse of the interior life of the author,which is, perhaps, the most important issue that we can find in a book.. A great work of fiction for Catholics. AJC I don't usually read fiction, why, maybe it is because much of it plays fast and loose with the facts, yes I know, that is why it is fiction. Anyway, I was looking through a book catalog when I saw the title OUR LADY OF THE LOST AND FOUND: A NOVEL. The descrtiption intrigued me, so I purchased a copy. This is my first introduction to Diane Schoemperlen. I liked the style of this book, part diary, part history, and part written meditation on God, the Blessed Virgin Mary, Love, Grace, and Fait. hahahahahahahahaha said I have read this book four times. Though not. I have read this book four times. Though not a Catholic, I have learned things about Mary, various saints, and miracles that have helped me in my life.