Confessions Of A Catholic Schoolgirl by Michelle Kane
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- Pub. Date: January 2007
- 188pp
- Sales Rank: 769,089
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: January 2007
- Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
- Format: Paperback, 188pp
- Sales Rank: 769,089
- ISBN-13: 9781598009057
- ISBN: 1598009052
Synopsis
Valerie Bernowski hates her school, her plaid uniform skirt, and her flat feathered hair. She also hates being teased and called "polock" so much, she tells everyone she's Swedish.
When Valerie finds out her parents are getting divorced her world turns upside down. She begins to rebel against the Catholic faith and the ones who push it on her; her mother, Sister Mary Angelina, and even Father "Fingers."
Valerie's story begins in the mid-'80s, when new wave was big and the hairstyles were even bigger. Her tales unfold through intertwining chapters of flashbacks and present day reflections. Her bumpy road to self-discovery is paved with a cynical sense of humor, a longing for love, and a struggle to find faith.
Will Valerie realize that in order to move forward, she needs to let go of the pain of the past and the fear of her future?
Find out in Confessions Of A Catholic Schoolgirl
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Confessions Of A Catholic Schoolgirlby Anonymous
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July 23, 2007: This book was funnier than expected. I laughed out loud at all the 80s references and understood what the character was feeling as a confused adolescent. I couldn't put it down and stayed up all night reading it!
Confessions Of A Catholic Schoolgirlby Anonymous
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May 07, 2007: This book should be read by parents,Catholic clergy, and school educators who, in this story, all contributed to the abuse of a young schoolgirl during the most difficult time of her life.They all missed many opportunities to counsel, aid ,and intervene positively. Unfortunately, many 'schoolgirls' can relate to the main character's experiences struggling not only at school but most importantly, at home with an abusive, and later absent father. The author writes with sincerity, but also is able to temper the serious issues with just the right touch of humor. The reader will care deeply, will not put this book down.
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