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Confessions of a ‘Sixties Priest: But Probably Not What You’re Thinking! A Memoir: Volume II

James M. O’Brien, Ph. D.
iUniverse (2008)
ISBN 9780595496150
Reviewed by Danelle Drake for Rebecca's Reads (07/09)


As a child being born at the tail end of the 60’s, a history nut, and someone who loves reading about the lives of others I was somewhat excited when I picked up “Confessions of a ‘Sixties Priest”.  This, the second volume of James M. O’Brien’s memoirs, is a continuation of his life story.  We re-enter his life on the steps of St. Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore, Maryland in 1961 and begin one roller-coaster ride.  We are in the front seat on our ride thru the diminishing world of the Catholic priests.  This little know livelihood is very interesting to those on the outside and realizing that these men are just men at the core makes O'Brien's story all the more interesting.  As time went on O'Brien became somewhat disillusioned with the church while making it clear that it was not necessarily the religion but the failings of the leaders that influenced him.  I only hope that I have the capability of recollection and wit.

After reading this exceptional vivid recollection, I ponder back to the forward of the book where James O’Brien asks the question: “When did the ‘Sixties begin?” and I wonder if ever in history such an iconic time will ever exist again.  It wasn’t just one thing but the building of everything that made the time and changed time from then after.

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