Chasing Grace: Reflections of a Catholic Girl, Grown Up (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780062513120)

From the author of the "absolutely absorbing" (USA Today) memoir Undercurrents comes an unforgettable portrait of childhood, family and community. The eldest child of a devout Irish-American Catholic family, Martha Manning weaves her story around the seven holy sacraments: baptism, penance, communion, confirmation, holy orders, marriage and last rites. She recalls her childhood pratfalls, adolescent yearnings and entrance into motherhood with wisdom, wit and remarkable honesty. At once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Chasing Grace is a wholly original tale of family and friends, happy times and difficult ones -- and thepainful, joyous journey from childhood to adulthood.

Author: Martha Manning
ISBN-10: 0062513125
ISBN-13: 9780062513120
Publisher: HarperOne
Language: English
Published: 08/05/1997
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.41lbs
Size: 8.02h x 5.31w x 0.58d

Review Citation(s):
New York Times 01/11/1998 pg. 20