Cloistered : My Years as a Nun by Catherine Coldstream 9781784745059

Cloistered : My Years as a Nun
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Catherine Coldstream's 'Cloistered: My Years as a Nun' is a deeply touching memoir...
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Catherine Coldstream's 'Cloistered: My Years as a Nun' is a deeply touching memoir that has captivated readers, including acclaimed author Mark Haddon. This poignant narrative, which was featured as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week, offers a vivid portrayal of life within a monastery during the 1990s and the dramatic circumstances that ultimately led to Coldstream's departure.

At the age of 24, reeling from the unexpected loss of her father, Catherine found herself adrift and searching for purpose. Her quest for meaning drew her to Roman Catholicism and the nuns of Akenside Priory. Within these hallowed walls, she discovered a close-knit sisterhood and the tranquillity of an age-old lifestyle. However, as she approached her final vows, the façade of serenity began to crack, revealing complex power dynamics that would have far-reaching implications for the community.

Catherine's journey leads her to a profound realisation: divine authority, when channelled through imperfect human vessels, can be distorted. Faced with a moral quandary, she must decide whether to preserve the peace she has found or to speak out against the injustices she witnesses.

'Cloistered' is both a heartfelt tribute to a vanished community and an unflinching account of Coldstream's twelve-year tenure in the Order. It serves as a cautionary tale, exploring the potential consequences when well-intentioned individuals isolate themselves from the broader world. Praised for its immersive quality by Katherine May and highly regarded by Sarah Perry, this "intense and often theatrical read" (Financial Times) offers a unique glimpse into a rarely seen world.

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Book ISBN: 9781784745059
Book Author: Catherine Coldstream
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Chatto & Windus
Book Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Book Dimensions: 241 x 162 x 32 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-07-03
Book Pagination: 352 pages
Book Weight: 558g
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