{"product_id":"becoming-light-a-21st-century-retelling-of-the-life-of-nano-nagle-in-prose-and-poetry-paperback","title":"Becoming Light: A 21St Century Retelling of the Life of Nano Nagle in Prose and Poetry - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBarbara Ressler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Becoming Light\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Prose and poetry, narrative and dream-like interludes vie with each other in a series of vignettes, charting the twists and turns of an amazing journey under the shadow of the Penal Laws. Nano emerges in stages as a bright and vivacious child, as a privileged young woman moving in royal circles in Paris, as one listening to the voices and influences which beckoned her to risk everything for the Reign of God, as Lady of the Lantern on the dark, impoverished streets of Cork. This novel successfully presents a portrait of Nano Nagle which is credible and inspiring. It is well-written and well-structured.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Mary T. O'Brien PBVM, Ph.D. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDepartment of Theology and Religious Studies, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMary Immaculate College\/University of Limerick, Ireland \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Barbara Ressler has taken a unique, creative approach to Nano's life and spirituality in \u003ci\u003eBecoming Light: \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eA 21st Century Retelling of the Life of Nano Nagle\u003c\/i\u003e. This original, quick-moving portrayal of Nano, her charm, simplicity, courage, and above all her steadfast love of, and trust in God, fills a void.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Noela Fox, PBVM, Ph.D.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAuthor of \u003ci\u003eA Dream Unfolds\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWagga Wagga, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBecoming Light: A 21st Century Retelling of the Life of Nano Nagle\u003c\/i\u003e, by Barbara Ressler will be especially attractive to this century's readers. The inventive interweaving of poetry and story in a fast-paced read leaves one wanting to know more about this daring woman called Nano, who challenged injustice with education and empathetic service.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e-Maura McCarthy, Dubuque PBVM, \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTeacher and Missionary\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Persian poet, Rumi writes, \"Respond to every call that excites your spirit.\" Retelling the story of Honora \"Nano\" Nagle, foundress of the Sisters of the Presentation, for the contemporary reader excited Presentation Associate Barbara Ressler's spirit. \"\u003ci\u003eWriting Becoming Light\u003c\/i\u003e, the story of this eighteenth century Irish woman brought me great joy. I hope readers experience inspiration from her life as I have.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.33 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44795370963046,"sku":"9781480868014","price":26.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/DqoJ0QzINm9781480868014.webp?v=1771156475","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/becoming-light-a-21st-century-retelling-of-the-life-of-nano-nagle-in-prose-and-poetry-paperback","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}