An Ordinary Catholic: A View From The Pew
Kirkus Indie:A thorough study of a man coming to terms with his faith and his family - consistently poignant and meaningful;   a layperson with important questions for his church; his courage and curiosity should be appreciated; the Church would be wise to listen. A thoughtful, deeply personal reflection on a controversial institution.Forward Reviews: ..."a labor of faith," a cry from the "peasants" in the pews to the "princes" in the pulpit. Nelson defends his position through a passionate memoir rather than a theology-based position giving his writing the  authenticity and humanity his cry for justice and, most of all, for love demands.Philly Mag:As LGBT Catholics exit from the church, Nelson looks at what it means to be gay and spiritual. He criticizes the Catholic Church, makes suggestions for ways return to a more welcoming, Jesus-centric philosophy, and articulates well what imeans to believe in Catholicism but feel alienated by church experience.