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Books about nuns

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JonasKahnwald · 06/11/2020 09:32

I'm looking for books about nuns and convent life but looking on amazon there really isn't much. It keeps recommending the horror movie The Nun Hmm

I know its a bit of a niche subject but does anyone know of any books like this?I'm really interested in what brings a woman to become a nun and their life after this decision.

Thankyou

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shabbytabby · 06/11/2020 10:52

The Cloister Walk by Kathleen Norris offers an insight into monasticism and is an absorbing read.

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JonasKahnwald · 06/11/2020 10:43

Thankyou for the suggestions!

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Serenschintte · 06/11/2020 10:02

Have a look at Tan books - they are a Catholic publishing company. They may have something. Or phone a local convent to ask for suggestion?

HBGKC · 06/11/2020 09:59

"This House of Brede" is a fictional book about a woman who became a nun later in her life (she'd also had a child). I read it once years ago, but it's stayed with me.

CMOTDibbler · 06/11/2020 09:52

In my mums collection of religious books (she was a novice nun in a teaching order in her 20's) was a couple by Sister Felicity who was in a barefoot order - I think they were Barefoot Journey and Spring Comes Barefoot. Obviously rather old now, but very interesting

Cornishblues · 06/11/2020 09:39

Family Romance by John Lanchester is a lovely book and a large element is about his mother who was a nun for some time.

BearAusten · 06/11/2020 09:38

Through the Narrow Gate by Karen Armstrong?