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Deb (Readerbuzz) Nance
Jan 01, 2017 rated it really liked it
Shelves: spirituality, diary
If I was more clever, I'd rate this a five and if I went by what a struggle it was to get through it, I'd rate it a three, so I suppose this is a spot-on rating for me. I was inspired to read it after seeing it on a list of the 50 best books for Christians, and I do think it's a book that's filled with lots of insight, especially for Catholics. This book is a diary of a very humble country priest, a man that grew up quite poor, a man with a deep desire to work for God among the rather shallow pe ...more
Ed
Dec 16, 2007 rated it it was amazing
Read this book at a life-changing course taught by Robert Coles in College. Everytime I read this book or see the film version I am moved to think about the meaning of life/friendships/devotion, etc.
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