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Cloistered: My Years as a Nun by Catherine Coldstream is a profoundly moving memoir that invites readers on an evocative journey through the complexities of faith, community, and personal growth.
This captivating narrative details Coldstream's quest for solace following the loss of her father at the tender age of twenty-four. Seeking belonging, she enters the cloistered life of Akenside Priory, where the bonds of a tight-knit community of dedicated nuns initially offer her peace and purpose.
As readers delve deeper into her story, they will experience:
As Catherine prepares for her final vows, she confronts the hidden complexities and imperfections within the monastery's walls, prompting critical questions about faith, authority, and the bravery to speak against wrongdoing. Cloistered: My Years as a Nun is not just a memoir; it is a thought-provoking exploration of the delicate balance between faith and truth.
Join Catherine Coldstream on her transformative journey of self-discovery and moral awakening, as this memoir promises to linger in your thoughts long after you turn the last page.
ISBN: | 9781529931518 |
Author: | Catherine Coldstream |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Vintage |
Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 24 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 June, 2025 |
Pagination: | 352 pages |
Weight: | 246g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’