James Carroll is an acclaimed author whose works delve into the intricate relationships between faith, history, and modern life. His prose is noted for its profound introspection and keen insight into moral complexities. Carroll explores the intersections of personal belief and public responsibility, offering readers thoughtful meditations on the human condition. His writing often bridges the personal and the universal, leaving a lasting impact.
Over four decades, James Carroll captures the essence of American life through street photography, utilizing his Leica M3. His work reflects a deep desire to preserve memories and understand the transient nature of human existence and relationships. The collection transitions from documentary-style images to more subjective interpretations, where Carroll imagines new narratives from everyday encounters. Curator Sean Corcoran notes the unique historical Americana that emerges, with many photographs making their debut in this compilation.
The book showcases elegant prose and a bold perspective, reflecting a masterful achievement in storytelling. It promises to engage readers with its insightful narrative and thought-provoking themes, as noted by renowned historian Howard Zinn. The author's unique viewpoint invites exploration of complex ideas, making it a compelling read for those interested in deepening their understanding of history and society.
At the height of World War I, Douglas Tyrrell leaves Ireland and his wife to fight in the English Army, and his sister meets a revolutionary who is determined to fight for Irish independence even if it means siding with the Germans.
On Christmas Eve at the North Pole a winter storm is coming while Santa hurries to finish last minute details. When Santa and his sled full of presents flies away into the night sky, something happens that will change Christmas forever and make children around the world learn the true meaning of this wonderful holiday.
From National Book Award-winning writer James Carroll comes a novel of the timeless love story of Peter Abelard and Héloïse, and its impact on a modern priest and a Holocaust survivor seeking sanctuary in Manhattan. Father Michael Kavanagh is shocked when he sees a friend from his seminary days at the altar of his humble parish in upper Manhattan—a friend who was forced to leave under scandalous circumstances. Compelled to reconsider the past, Father Kavanagh wanders into the medieval haven of the Cloisters and stumbles into a conversation with a lovely and intriguing docent, Rachel Vedette. Having survived the Holocaust and escaped to America, Rachel remains obsessed with her late father’s greatest scholarly achievement: a study demonstrating the relationship between the famously discredited monk Peter Abelard and Jewish scholars. Feeling an odd connection with Father Kavanagh, Rachel shares with him the work that cost her father his life. At the center of these interrelated stories is the classic romance between the great philosopher Abelard and his intellectual equal, Héloïse. For Rachel, Abelard is the key to understanding her people’s place in history. And for Father Kavanagh, the controversial theologian may be a doorway to understanding the life he himself might have had outside the Church.
This collection showcases over 150 significant texts from the American antiwar tradition, spanning from the Revolutionary War to contemporary conflicts. It features a diverse array of voices advocating for peace, providing a comprehensive exploration of the historical and ongoing discourse surrounding antiwar sentiment in the United States. The anthology serves as a vital resource for understanding the evolution of peace advocacy throughout American history.
