Forgotten Women: In Convents (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432599546)

Forgotten Women: In Convents by Helen Conroy is a book that sheds light on the lives of women who have been forgotten by history. The author delves into the stories of women who entered convents during the 19th and 20th centuries, often as a result of poverty or lack of opportunities. These women made the difficult decision to dedicate their lives to serving God, but their experiences were often fraught with challenges and hardships.Conroy explores the lives of these forgotten women through a series of personal stories and interviews with nuns who have left the convent. She examines the strict rules and regulations that governed their lives, the daily routines they followed, and the sacrifices they made. She also delves into the reasons why some women chose to leave the convent and the challenges they faced in re-entering the secular world.Forgotten Women: In Convents is a fascinating and insightful look into the lives of women who have been largely ignored by history. It offers a unique perspective on the role of women in religious institutions and the challenges they faced in pursuing their faith. This book will appeal to anyone interested in women's history, religious studies, or social justice issues.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Helen Conroy
ISBN-10: 1432599542
ISBN-13: 9781432599546
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 124
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.42lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.29d