{"product_id":"nun-better-an-amazing-love-story-hardcover-1","title":"Nun Better: An Amazing Love Story - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJoanie Lindenmeyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarol Tierheimer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElizabeth Ann Atkins\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when two women commit to serving the Catholic Church as nuns-Brides of Christ, taking vows of chastity-but fall passionately in love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey must defy the Church's rules against same-sex relationships and blaze a bold trail for a joyous, adventurous life together-at a time when LGBTQ people could be killed for being gay and same-sex marriage was decades in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow Joanie Lindenmeyer and Carol Tierheimer are sharing their courageous and blissful, 40-year journey in \u003cem\u003eNUN BETTER: An AMAZING Love Story.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir breathtaking love story showcases the magic and miracles of love, and two women's unshakable devotion to spreading joy and peace in the spirit of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis electrifying saga begins with the first time young Joanie heard Sister Carol's voice over the phone, as she embarked on religious training in a convent run by Sister Carol, who was 15 years older. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil then, while growing up separately in Southern California, both women had heard the call at a young age to serve God as nuns, and allowed parallel paths that merged in Lewiston, Idaho.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the magic moment that they first looked into each other's eyes, their spirits danced with knowing that each had found her forever soul mate. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom there, they devoted themselves to religious life and training, while secretly cultivating an epic romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinally, both women left the Church, embarking on a blissful life together in Washington state, then coastal Oregon. All the while, they created loving communities for gay and lesbian friends who felt safe and celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeanwhile, Joanie and Carol petitioned the Catholic Church to allow gay marriage, but despite their fervent prayers, hope and requests of priests to perform their sacramental union, a Catholic marriage was denied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUndaunted, they officially wed with an Episcopalian priest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the midst of their life of romance, adventures and travels, a health tragedy struck Carol, and Joanie's loving care of her life partner personified their wedding vow of \"in sickness and in health.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen, after Carol went to heaven, Joanie honored their dream of composing their story in a book to share with people everywhere. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNun Better shares their trailblazing journey in a world where their forbidden love exploded like a sunburst of joy and peace for all who knew them. Now this book will do that for readers around the world, and can be especially affirming for LGBTQ+ individuals who are seeking hope and help to find love, peace and spiritual comfort.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 310\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 19, 2023\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42637757153376,"sku":"9781956879315","price":49.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0598\/1922\/9280\/files\/VVhEcllwMHYzQmFaRi9oa0lpOS9Idz09.webp?v=1772913037","url":"https:\/\/bijoucc.myshopify.com\/products\/nun-better-an-amazing-love-story-hardcover-1","provider":"CARIBBEAN CONNECT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}