Saint Catherine of Secaucus
by Ann King
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Pub Date 11 Feb 2025 | Archive Date 28 Mar 2025
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Description
What happens when the faith you rely on slowly crumbles? Catherine Ricci’s fall from faith begins at age ten when her beloved third-grade teacher, Sister Alberta, is killed in a car accident. Catherine tries to stay in the fold by participating in extra religion classes and acts of charity. However, when she leaves her Catholic school, she considers herself agnostic and attends a public high school.
Over the next five years, Catherine endures her father walking out on her and her mother. She briefly attends college, but after accidentally killing her boss, she is tried for manslaughter and serves her sentence working with the Sisters of Charity in Newark. There, she learns true service and finds friendship and guidance from the sisters.
Despite her problematic family, a devious boss, and a violent uncle, Catherine’s unwavering commitment to true goodness saves her and her family.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
"Saint Catherine of Secaucus is a beautifully written story, set in a quieter, more gentle time, or so it would seem. What Ann King does beautifully is remind us that human nature hasn’t changed over time and even when we look back at periods of history like the 50s, 60s, and 70s, we often do so through rose-tinted glasses and forget that this so-called “golden age” wasn’t so wonderful for everyone in society. Catherine’s work at the Sisters of Charity underlies the need for social safety nets for those less fortunate or those who have stumbled. I particularly appreciated the constant discussions Catherine had, often with herself but also with her friends, about faith, purpose, and meaning. Perhaps it is Catherine’s flaws and her willingness to take responsibility for her actions that endear her to readers, but she is also easy to identify with. I found myself berating her for her cynicism and lack of forgiveness whilst still praising her compassion, bravery, and desire to discover her path in life. Any author who can gain empathy for their characters from the reader has achieved their objective as this author has. I love novels that use the characters to prompt readers to ask questions of themselves. I highly recommend this book." - Grant Leishman, Readers' Favorite
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9798891325395 |
| PRICE | US$16.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 280 |
