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Does anyone who really enjoyed this book have any recommendations for other books like it (nuns/sisters/convent life)? I really enjoyed this book, but have not been able to find others that were as down-to-earth as this, the ones I have tried since, were very preachy , which puts me off. I am looking for books that describe the daily life/community/friendships/hardships without trying to convert me.

Rachel "The Corner that Held Them" by Sylvia Townsend Warner is about another monastery/convent in the 13th century in the aftermath of the Black Death. It's…more"The Corner that Held Them" by Sylvia Townsend Warner is about another monastery/convent in the 13th century in the aftermath of the Black Death. It's a weird, funny book, definitely not spiritual in the sense of proselytising. Also second Black Narcissus.(less)

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would someone who doesn't nudge nuns enjoy this book?

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