Books

The Year of My Humiliation
C. J. Sursum
Pride goes before a fall—but what comes after?

Michael, an arrogant pediatric plastic surgeon, believes he controls his own life and his wife Rosie’s, until the discovery of Rosie’s duplicity punctures his self-importance and leads to tragedy. Consumed by remorse, he begins journaling his attempts at reparation, beginning with small, humbling acts—like making his wife’s morning tea.

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ManayunkMartin dePorres Kennedy
It’s 1984, and State Senator Tim Ryan is living his dream. He represents a gritty section of Philadelphia that hugs the Schuylkill River. Voters appreciate that he’s a solid family man. Colleagues in Harrisburg admire his skill and tenacity. Even those who’ve felt his sting don’t question his integrity.

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A Philadelphia Catholic in King James’s Court
Martin de Porres Kennedy
After the tragic death of his father, Michael O’Shea travels from his native Philadelphia to rural Kentucky for the summer. In this land of tobacco farming, bluegrass music, and devout fundamentalist Christianity, he is compelled to explain and justify the Catholic faith. His only defense, the Bible.

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Discussion & Study GuideA Philadelphia Catholic in King James’s Court

This guide contains a series of questions for each chapter of A Philadelphia Catholic in King James’s Court. The questions are designed to be adaptable to a wide range of uses: written essay questions, formal discussion questions, or as springboards to more in-depth analyses. Brief answers to the questions are also provided.

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