American and Catholic: A Popular History of Catholicism in the United States
This is a superb account of the American Catholic experience. Father Crews is a master storyteller and a careful historian. This book is easy to read. History comes alive. Catholic people are presented with all their holiness and warts. Crews tells the story of the people of God, demonstrating his sensitivity to the diversity of the ethnic, religious, and theological tradition. It will be especially useful in college and seminary courses as well as in adult education. --Patrick W. Carey, Chair, Theology Department,Marquette University