A Saint for Your Name: Saints for Girls
It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.
Albert J. Nevins
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6
Catalog books
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6
Works
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1978 to 1999
Strongest span
Who This Author Is
Albert J. Nevins writes practical guides for Catholics navigating faith and encounters with other religious groups. His books range from devotional collections—like a saints compendium aimed at girls—to clear, question-and-answer style treatments addressing fundamentalist critiques and pastoral concerns.
Nevins focuses on accessible explanations and real-world responses: apologetics aimed at lay readers, a primer on Catholic essentials, and a handbook for talking with Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, televangelists and other groups. His tone is straightforward, instructional, and geared toward everyday situations.
Best Place To Start
Author At A Glance
Best known for: Practical guides on responding to religious groups • Catholic apologetics and explanations • Pastoral advice for lay readers
Genres and themes: Religious instruction • Apologetics • Pastoral care • Interfaith engagement
Who this author is best for: Good for readers seeking clear, practical guidance on Catholic beliefs and how to respond respectfully to other faiths and proselytizers.
Start with the short, topic-focused titles (e.g., Strangers at Your Door or A Saint for Your Name) to sample his straightforward, practical style.
Top Books To Start With
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A Saint for Your Name: Saints for Girls
Our Sunday Visitor • 1999 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1999 • 139 pages.
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Our Sunday Visitor • 1990 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1990 • 142 pages.
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Our Sunday Visitor • 1988 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1988 • 144 pages.
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Cornerstone of Catholicism (Our Sunday Visitor Books, 480
Our Sunday Visitor • 1992 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1992 • 110 pages.
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Our Sunday Visitor • 1987 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1987 • 180 pages.
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Catholicism: The Faith of Our Fathers
Our Sunday Visitor • 1978 • quick commitment
UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1978 • 142 pages.
How The Picks Compare
- A Saint for Your Name: Saints for Girls is the easier short commitment, while Answering a Fundamentalist asks for more reading time up front.
- Answering a Fundamentalist gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while A Saint for Your Name: Saints for Girls leans later in the catalog.