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Title: Real View of Trappist Life ?
Review: If one wants a balanced and realistic view of monastic life and history, three recent books are highly recommended- "Cloister Walk" by Kathleen Norris, "Grace is Everywhere" by James Behrens, and, "Trappist: Living in the Land of Desire" - the companion book to the PBS documentary "Trappist" (WVTI Charlotte Public Television, 1997.I've been regularly going on retreats to a Trappist monastery since 1988, - I purchased Mr. Bianco's book when it first came out, ( at the Abbey gift shop as a matter of fact ), and was rather surprised and perplexed by his tone and view throughout.If you want the straight story with no spin, look at the above selections.
