The Priest Is Not His Own
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Summary
In a quick read, The Priest Is Not His Own by Fulton J. Sheen comes across as a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 2004 • Ignatius Press • 285 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 2004 • Ignatius Press • 285 pages • ISBN 9781586170448.
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Light commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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The clearest thing here is a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Taken together, it reads like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail.
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