Confessions of a Pagan Nun : A Novel (Paperback)

from a1stitcher

Gwynneve wants to be a Druid. She begins her training, including learning to read and write. Unfortunately, this is at the time Christianity has spread to Ireland. The old ways are in the process of being pounded out of the Irish people. This is her version of how St. Patrick's religion touched h...

from bcquinnsmom

What a tragic story! If you want an example of how Christianity transformed native populations, then read this book. synopsis: Gwynneve is a nun who lives in a small stone cell at the monastery of St. Brigit, a formerly pagan goddess turned Saint at the behest of St. Patrick. Brigit has the abili...

from butterflybaby

A girl determined to be a druid chooses the wrong time to do it as the Christians start coming and slowly take over all aspects of people's lives. The book hints that this is a very dangerous time to be anything but christian. The chapters alternate between the main character's past and present. ...

from devilish2

A beautiful quiet but subtly disturbing novel filled with thoughtful world views. Two strands are interwoven, the nun's history and the events effecting her at the moment. Her thoughts on religion of both Druids and Christians is insightful as is the portrayal of Ireland on the cusp of immense ch...

from devilish2

A beautiful quiet but subtly disturbing novel filled with thoughtful world views. Two strands are interwoven, the nun's history and the events effecting her at the moment. Her thoughts on religion of both Druids and Christians is insightful as is the portrayal of Ireland on the cusp of immense ch...