Immaculate Misconceptions: A Self Help Book for Former Catholics - Softcover

Bishop, Sherry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964875608 ISBN 13: 9780964875609

Publisher: Veranda Pr, 1996

Synopsis

Millions of Americans were raised in the Catholic Church. While some aspects of this experience may have been positive, all too often the legacy also included guilt, shame, perfectionism, cynicism, self-doubt. It has been popular to take a lighthearted look at the struggles of recovering Catholics. But humor doesn't tell the whole story. Here for the first time is a book that goes beyond casual party chat: a book that takes an in-depth look at the psychological and emotional impact of having been raised Catholic. Immaculate Misconceptions is a healing book for former Catholics who have no intention of eturning to the Church, but who nevertheless continue to be affected by the rigidity of their Catholic upbringing. This book takes a candid, honest, look at the experiences, thoughts and feelings of many former Catholics. It offers numerous ways of working creatively with these issues, as a means of moving into greater self-understanding and awareness.

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Review

This self-help guide for former Catholics tells of the realities of recovering from the psychological and emotional impact of having been raised Catholic in an atmosphere of guilt, shame, and self-doubt. Former Catholics who have no intention of returning to the Church but who remain affected by its rigidity will appreciate this unusual discussion. -- Midwest Book Review

Edition details

• Publisher: Veranda Pr
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0964875608
• ISBN 13: 9780964875609
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 193