[utahagen]

Unless the book has been revised over the last couple of years, it's a piece of trash. I think most of the "Dummies" books are excellent, but the one on Catholicism is junk. It keeps mentioning the Kennedys -- yes, as in Big Fat Ted Kennedy -- which should give you some indication of how low-brow (not to mention passe ) it is. I don't like to be negative, but I strongly recommend you not give that book to anyone sincerely interested in Catholicism.

[Dominick]

I don't like to be negative, but I strongly recommend you not give that book to anyone sincerely interested in Catholicism.

After I read it, it would go to my friend with my red-lines if needed, or it goes to the barbecue. It wont be the first book to visit Mr Weber...

[MassLengthTime]

utahagen, I'm wondering if you aren't confusing "Catholicism for Dummies" with "The Complete Idiots Guide to Understanding Catholicism".

I've had both, and the latter is indeed nothing but tripe -- I knew I was in trouble with all the references to the Kennedies, and the glowing description of that anti Vietnam war priest (whose name I can't quite remember now. Benigan?).

However, I found the "Dummies" book (which is only 2 years old, BTW) to be a pretty good refresher for this once-lapsed Catholic. It's written by Fr. Trigilio from EWTN, and is dedicated to Mother Angelica. The "Idiots" book went in the trash; the "Dummies" guide sits next to my CCC.