The Long Loneliness
by Dorothy Day
Taste attributes: biographydocumentaryslowfresh & originalheavyrealisticintricatelinearemotive & stirringempowerment/personal growthhuman spirit/resilience/survivalsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA grounded biography that is serious, fresh and slow-burning. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.5 / 5
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About This Book
This inspiring and fascinating memoir, subtitled, “The Autobiography of the Legendary Catholic Social Activist,” The Long Loneliness is the late Dorothy Day’s compelling autobiographical testament to her life of social activism and her spiritual pilgrimage.
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- Dorothy Day
- Published
- 1952
- Pages
- 288
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