I've read a couple of books of Adrienne von Speyr's, and they were interesting. However, they really didn't work for me, and ended up donated to the homeschool association book exchange or the parish used book sale.
Some writers, I just say, "Huh?" and she's one of them.
Check out "Theology and Sanity" by Frank Sheed. I need the royalties.
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Seriously, it has been one of the most influential Catholic books I've ever read. I am also partial to Flannery O'Connor. Grace administered by sledge hammer is how God works often, I think.
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