Behind the Scenes Audiobook (Unabridged)

" Interesting at times, but not a scholarly work. More like a rehash of gossip and past stories. "

" Lo. This book came iut at just the right moment!ved this insider look at the Vatican "

" This book just seemed very mediocre. Some parts were interesting, some were dull, and it was just ok. "

" I enjoyed this book very much. I heard the author on NPR's Fresh Air and he mentioned his book and I bought a copy. "

" Fascinating look behind the scenes. The inner workings of the Vatican aren't as smooth as it seems from the outside. Very timely with the conclave and new Pope. "

" For Catholics and those interested in the Vatican. When I heard the author on the radio he mentioned that the Pope does NOT have regular meeting with his direct reports. Not daily, weekly, monthly, annually!!! I did not see that quote in the book but it perhaps explains a lot about the disfunction. A lot of the drew n experiences with the Pope who just stepped down. It seemed a balanced presentation. "

" The authored covered the Vatican for the Catholic News Service since 1983. In sprightly and sometimes funny prose, he tells the inside story of many important events that he covered in his career. He does not appear to have an ax to grind but with affection and concern reveals the management problems that this huge institution needs to address. "

" I thought this was an excellent telling of the inner workings of the Vatican. My hope is that our new Pope gets it and does something about it. "

" Good gossipy book about the Vatican by a retired Vatican journalist from the USA. I read this after Pope Benedict announced his resignation and before the election of Pope Francis. A fun book, informative with lots of background on current issues, and well worth the time/cost. "

" Not knowing much about the inner workings of the Vatican, this was an eye-opener. I read this during the announcement of Pope Benedict XVI's resignation and as the world awaited the cry of "Habemus Papam!" electing Pope Francis, so it was all the more interesting. "

" Very much a tabloid read "

" Fourth star partly for the behind-the-scenes of the news biz that I love. Fascinating account of the ins and outs of Vatican personalities, politics and how remarkably worldly this seat of a major world religion is. The often anecdotal narrative made for engaging reading. "

" Really tough topic to write well about and this is a timely and excellent book. Best chapters are the first and last chapters. "

" What a time to read Vatican Diaries...provided some interesting insights into the workings of the curia and the disfunction of the vatican. "

" Very interesting insideres view of the vatican. Scary, but interesting "

" Admittedly there is much to be negative about but this is so full of negativity and very little time is given to the positive that does come from the Vatican. Only at the very end does the author seem to begin to understand who Pope Benedict is. "

" The book is very informative and gives only a glimpse, I'm sure, of what goes on behind the Vatican walls. Highly recommend, although I warn you, it may only serve to reinforce your disillusion and disappointment in the Catholic Church (it did for me) "