Behind Closed Doors

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A fascinating account of the challenges, failures, and triumphs of three men and one woman begins in high school seminary days. Set against today’s turbulent conflicts over celibacy, authority, sexual revolution, and church politics, this fictional memoir follows the lives of engaging characters in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Ladd Franklin, enamored with classmate Willow Caprice, develops a controversial friendship during their seminary years and later pursues a career in international relief services. This path leads him to critical episodes across continents, including encounters with Soviet officials and being present in St. Peter’s Square during the assassination attempt on Pope John Paul II. David Carmichael, ambitious and career-focused, navigates his interactions with colleagues while facing opposition from members of GOD (Guardians of Doctrine). The third protagonist, Tyler Stone, is sensitive and caring, struggling with the burdens of celibacy. Accused of sexual molestation, he faces a trial that adds to the turmoil within the Church and the world in the new millennium. The narrative dramatically explores these pressing issues, making for compelling reading.