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Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints

Name: Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints
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Book Synopsis: Saints are not born, they are made. And many, as Saints Behaving Badly reveals, were made of very rough materials indeed. The first book to lay bare the less than saintly behavior of thirty-two venerated holy men and women, it presents the scandalous, spicy, and sleazy detours they took on the road to sainthood.

In nineteenth- and twentieth-century writings about the lives of the saints, authors tended to go out of their way to sanitize their stories, often glossing over the more embarrassing cases with phrases such as, “he/she was once a great sinner.” In the early centuries of the Church and throughout the Middle Ages, however, writers took a more candid and spirited approach to portraying the saints. Exploring sources from a wide range of periods and places, Thomas Craughwell discovered a veritable rogues gallery of sinners-turned-saint. There’s St. Olga, who unleashed a bloodbath on her husband’s assassins; St. Mary of Egypt, who trolled the streets looking for new sexual conquests; and Thomas Becket, who despite his vast riches refused to give his cloak to a man freezing to death in the street.

Written with wit and respect (each profile ends with what inspired the saint to give up his or her wicked ways) and illustrated with amusing caricatures, Saints Behaving Badly will entertain, inform, and even inspire Catholic readers across America.

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Ready to discover the scandalous and fascinating lives of the saints? Look no further than "Saints Behaving Badly: The Cutthroats, Crooks, Trollops, Con Men, and Devil-Worshippers Who Became Saints." This groundbreaking book delves deep into the untold stories of thirty-two remarkable individuals who overcame their sinful pasts to achieve sainthood.

Unlike traditional accounts of saints that sanitize their histories, this book pulls no punches in revealing the scandalous and spicy detours these holy men and women took on their path to sainthood. From St. Olga, who sought brutal revenge on her husband's assassins, to St. Mary of Egypt, who indulged in promiscuity before finding redemption, and even St. Thomas Becket, who defied societal norms to help those in need, these stories will captivate and intrigue you.

Author Thomas Craughwell takes a refreshingly candid and spirited approach to portraits of these saints. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, he sheds light on their flawed personalities, ultimately revealing what inspired them to abandon their wicked ways for a life of holiness. With amusing caricatures accompanying each profile, you'll find "Saints Behaving Badly" as entertaining as it is enlightening.

Catholic readers across America will be enthralled, informed, and inspired by the stories within "Saints Behaving Badly." Prepare to embark on a journey through history and be amazed by the transformative power of faith. Don't miss out on this captivating book! To learn more and order your copy today, click here.

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