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A Gospel of Shame: Children, Sexual Abuse, and the Catholic Church
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Expect a simpler reading surface, faster payoff, and an easier handoff to a younger audience. That usually makes for a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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A Gospel of Shame: Children, Sexual Abuse, and the Catholic Church by Elinor Burkett ; Frank Bruni is cataloged here as a younger-reader or shared-reading title with a lighter on-ramp. Stored edition details show 2002 • Harpercollins • 310 pages, which helps set expectations for scope and pacing.
Edition on file: 2002 • Harpercollins • 310 pages • ISBN 9780060522322.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Family-friendly • Weekend read.
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