Lord of Dance [Mass Market Paperback]

Andrew M Greeley (Author)

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About the Author

One of the most influential Catholic thinkers and writers of our time, priest, sociologist, author and journalist Father Andrew M. Greeley has built an international assemblage of devout fans over a career that spans five decades. He is the author of over 50 best-selling novels and more than 100 works of non-fiction and his writing has been translated into 12 languages. A Professor of Sociology at the University of Arizona and a Research Associate with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC) at the University of Chicago, Father Greeley is a respected scholar whose current research focuses on the Sociology of Religion. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Warner Books (March 1, 1985)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0446325708
• ISBN-13: 978-0446325707
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,407,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lord of the dance..., February 29, 2000

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This review is from: Lord of the Dance (Paperback)

Again, Greeley paints a picture of the lives of an Irish Catholic family. Strangely enough, I read this book before I read Ascent Into Hell, and I have yet to read Thy Brother's Wife. I'm moving backwards in the series, but it still makes sense. I liked this book a lot more than Ascent. It is more down to earth, familial, and just plain easier to understand. I can relate pretty well to the girl. I can't seem to remember her name, but the green eyes, long red hair, pale irish skin are what graced the cover of the edition that I read. It's horrible the things she has to go through, but the book is worth it in the end. A must-read for anyone who likes their faith and would like to see it tested.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of his finest and most memorable, August 29, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Lord of the Dance (Passover Trilogy) (Hardcover)

Noelle's and Daniel's resurrection stories are symbolic of someone else's and will stay with you long after you place the book lovingly on the shelf. I cannot recommend this one highly enough.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Of all Father G's books, I still like this one best., November 15, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Lord of the Dance (Hardcover)

My introduction to the Irish-American mileu, and what fun it was! This story comes across as a 1940's movie plot with a modern twist. It's a wonderful journey into nostagia for anyone who remembers the Korean War, or grew up in that era (like me) , but it's a mystery, too, and so much more. Father G. has an an uncanny ability to enter a woman's mind and let the reader in at the same time. I've often wondered how he developed such insight and compassion for the human condition and I think I've figured out his source--the confessional! If you like the series "Touched By An Angel," you'll love Andrew Greeley's books. I've read them all and all I can say is "Keep 'em coming, Father G!"