num_pages: 240
description: From the author of the "absolutely absorbing" ( USA Today ) memoir Undercurrents comes an unforgettable portrait of childhood, family and community. The eldest child of a devout Irish-American Catholic family, Martha Manning weaves her story around the seven holy baptism, penance, communion, confirmation, holy orders, marriage and last rites. She recalls her childhood pratfalls, adolescent yearnings and entrance into motherhood with wisdom, wit and remarkable honesty. At once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, Chasing Grace is a wholly original tale of family and friends, happy times and difficult ones -- and thepainful, joyous journey from childhood to adulthood.
language: English
title: Chasing Grace: Reflections of a Catholic Girl, Grown Up
titlecomplete: Chasing Grace: Reflections of a Catholic Girl, Grown Up
genres: Nonfiction, Biography Memoir, Humor, Memoir
ratings_count: 178
publisher: HarperOne