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Faith: A Novel Audiobook
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""[Haigh is] an expertnatural storyteller with an acute sense of her characters' humanity."" —NewYork Times
""We have the intriguing possibility that the nextgreat American author is already in print."" —Fort Worth Star-Telegram
When Sheila McGann setsout to redeem her disgraced brother, a once-beloved Catholic priest in suburbanBoston, her quest will force her to confront cataclysmic truths about herfractured Irish-American family, her beliefs, and, ultimately, herself.Award-winning author Jennifer Haigh follows hercritically acclaimed novels Mrs. Kimbleand The Condition with a captivating,vividly rendered portrait of fraying family ties, and the trials of belief anddevotion, in Faith.
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"Art, who had been molested by his uncle, Father Fergus, becomes a Catholic priest. A beloved and loving priest; revered by his congregation. And then he is accused of molesting a child. Art knows that child abuse victims often, but not always, become abusers later in life. Often, but not always. Art was innocent in thought, word and deed. Jennifer Haigh gives us another compelling story. This story asks the question, how do the sins of the father effect the lives of those who follow."
— Cynthia (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Expertly wrought…Ms. Haigh, a subtle, serious novelist who happens to have a flair for capturing troubled family dynamics, never allows Faith to become predictable…Gripping…Substantial.”
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“Both riveting and profound…An incredibly suspenseful novel.”
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“Although this all-too-plausible story offers a damning commentary on the Church’s flaws…At its broadest, this is a frank and timely story of familial and institutional heredity; at its most personal, the novel is a devastating portrait of a priest who discovers that he’s also a man.”
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“Plummer excels at narration that is emotional without being mawkish. While raising the question of whether or not Sheila’s brother is guilty, the novel also raises issues of faith in God and in one another. Plummer’s strong narration lends further weight to Haigh’s story.”
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“Haigh deals with complex moral issues in subtle ways, and her narrative is beautifully, sometimes achingly poignant.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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A New York Times bestseller
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A USA Today bestseller
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A 2011 Kirkus Reviews Top 25 Book for Fiction
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Selected for the June 2011 Indie Next List
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Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award
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A 2011 Washington Post Notable Book for Fiction
Faith Listener Reviews
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" 3.5 stars. the book evolved with a little too many subplots but overall I found the views interesting. Should make a great discussion tonight for book club! "
— Barb, 12/23/2013 -
" Really enjoyed this book. It was an easy read, but it made me think and question some of the things I believe as a Catholic. I liked the format the book was written in and that the ending was not what I had anticipated. "
— Donna, 12/19/2013 -
" Such a difficult topic to write and read about, but the characters were so interesting and the story so multi-layered, that it became much more a story about every person's choices and paths. I really enjoyed it. "
— Lisamarie, 12/18/2013 -
" Excellent book, I could not put it down! "
— Debbie, 12/17/2013 -
" Interesting and easy read that had me questioning faith. My only complaint would be that the author constantly teases and hints at the backstory but doesn't provide answers until much later in the book. "
— Mary, 11/20/2013 -
" Beautifully written story of family and faith. I will gladly read another book by Jennifer Haigh. "
— Trish, 10/7/2013 -
" Interesting story, multi-dimensional characters, lots to think about. "
— Hillary, 9/16/2013 -
" Reminded me of one of Jodi Picoult's books. Perfect Match I think? "
— Tara, 8/22/2013 -
" Thoroughly enjoyable. Kept me guessing all the way through. "
— Michelle, 7/20/2013 -
" An interesting read narrated by by the sister of a priest accused of molesting a young boy. At times dark, I found I couldn't put it down. "
— Barbara, 6/23/2013 -
" An interesting read. Being Catholic I found this book very interesting. "
— Mari-Tricia, 6/1/2013 -
" I found this book to be well written. It was about the Boston Catholic priest scandals. It took the first half of the book, before I was intrigued. Overall, a good read. "
— Jennifer, 6/1/2013 -
" read this book in a day! Written from the point of view of a sister whose brother, a priest, is accused of being a pedophile. Well written and gives great insight into the lives of priests. "
— Danielle, 2/28/2013 -
" not the most uplifting subject matter, but a good read & an interesting perspective on the subject matter "
— Theresa, 1/30/2013 -
" It packs the emotional punch of The Help in a contemporary and more realistic setting. As a catholic, I found the details of parochial mesmerizing. I could not put it down. "
— Lizette, 12/16/2012 -
" Thanks, Jane for a great read! "
— Mary, 12/12/2012 -
" I got about 20 pages in and realized I wasn't super interested. I might give it another shot later on down the line but for now I'm moving on. "
— Lauren, 10/12/2012 -
" Very layered, nuanced book about pedophilia within the Catholic Church. Interesting observations about generations of abuse. "
— Randi, 2/3/2012 -
" Great book, absolutely no slow parts. Read all the way through with complete interest. "
— Susan, 2/2/2012 -
" About the Priest/pedophilia issue. Very complex characters with very human flaws. Author is able to get us to like some unlikable people. "
— Susan, 1/12/2012 -
" I was not sure about where this book was going but as I listened, the more intrigued I got. I could totally believe the twists and turns. I think the treatment of the main character was very believable & I felt so sad for his treatment by the ones who should have loved him without question. "
— Sue, 7/13/2011
About Jennifer Haigh
Jennifer Haigh is the author of six bestselling and critically acclaimed novels, including Heat and Light, which was named a Best Book of 2016 by the New York Times, Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and NPR. Her books have won the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Massachusetts Book Award, and the PEN New England Award in Fiction and have been translated widely.