“Before entering the seminary, I had not encountered the life-changing potential of reading as a source of meaning, as a way of ordering one's inner life, and being rooted in the world.”
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James Carroll
James Carroll is an American author recognized for his historical fiction and non-fiction works. Born on January 22, 1943, Carroll has made significant contributions to the understanding of the American Civil War and the history of the Catholic Church through his writings. more
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