Loyola Classics: The Edge of Sadness (Paperback)

from TimBazzett

Found this in a pile of old books at an estate sale, and I'm glad I did. It was a very absorbing read, a long (maybe a bit too long) meditation on the nature of families, loneliness, loss and despair, and told from the viewpoint of an alcoholic who also happens to be a Catholic priest. Edwin O'Co...

from pdebolt

This book is worthy of the Pulitzer prize it won. O'Connor is truly a wordsmith, taking the reader into the thoughtful world of Father Kennedy. By the end of the book, each character is known and cherished for his or her own individuality. O'Connor recognizes that everyone has redeeming character...

from heidip

Pulitzer Prize Winner 1962. You know how I always rant about the non-literary quality of christian fiction? Well.... Rant over. I found the novel I've always been wanting to read. The book tells the story of a fallen Catholic Priest, fallen into alcoholism after his father died. This is his story...

from agnesmack

While I do like to think that I have a decent sense of humor, I've never been one to laugh out loud much. This book is probably the first book I've ever read that had me constantly cracking up. However, I doubt anyone else would have the same experience. The book is basically about a priest who i...

from Kelberts

Long winded and meandering but predictable plot. It does give some insight into the lives of priests and the sacrifices they make.