tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post5200543702708958327..comments2023-10-18T06:15:53.173-04:00Comments on The Book Club: Which would you choose?News-Herald Blogshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10992850793901999785noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3741465526224699308.post-50612867997222065342009-01-14T11:12:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:12:00.000-05:00To me, any time a story comes up where someone has...To me, any time a story comes up where someone has visions or sees apparitions is fascinating.<BR/><BR/>Even out on the street, the topic of Marian apparitions or visions brings a response from the public. Sure, it may not be the best response, but you're never going to be bored with what you hear. <BR/><BR/>I remember the News-Herald doing a story on Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine in Euclid for celebrating an anniversary or a special occasion with that shrine. A ton of comments resulted after that piece.<BR/><BR/>Back to fiction. I read your post and an immediate parallel book jumped out at me:<BR/><BR/>http://www.amazon.com/Mariette-Ecstasy-Ron-Hansen/dp/0060981180/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231948944&sr=8-1<BR/><BR/>Mariette in Ecstasy, by Ron Hansen, sounds somewhat similar. A pretty, 17-year-old joins a religious convent at the turn of the 20th century. She supposedly has visions of Jesus. Half of the convent believes her and the other half doesn't.<BR/><BR/>Granted, this one deals with faith and whether or not she believes in the visions. Is she a liar or is she a saint herself--while your review focuses on whether or not the protagonist should undergo treatment, which would stop the pain, but also stop her peaceful visions.<BR/><BR/>If you watch EWTN and the rosary at 9:30 with Mother Angelica, you'll know what I mean. Saying the rosary is a great way to fall asleep because it's so peaceful.<BR/><BR/>God bless!Asian Sensationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637714483139727251noreply@blogger.com