Nancy Manahan
Lesbian Nuns
- ISBN 13:
- 9781935226635
- author:
- Nancy Manahan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Spinsters Ink Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 135 mm X 213 mm
- Genre:
- Social Science
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Lesbian Nuns: Breaking Silence by Nancy Manahan and Rosemary Curb is a groundbreaking memoir that shatters myths about women's lives in convents. For the first time, these stories reveal the individual paths to self-discovery and empowerment that led some nuns to leave their orders, while others found a way to reconcile their faith with their true selves. The book's impact on the lesbian community and mainstream culture has been profound, sparking conversations about identity, faith, and love. With new forewords and afterwords, this edition provides fresh insights into the story behind the book's explosive success. The nuns' stories are a testament to the courage required to live authentically. Thousands of readers have found their lives changed by the book's message of empowerment, and its legacy continues to inspire those seeking truth and self-acceptance.