Changing Habits audiobook

Angelina, Kathleen and Joanna each had very different reasons for joining St. Bridget's Sisters of the Assumption in the early 1960s. But each was devoted to her faith, and despite the strict, complex rules of the convent and the swirling controversies of the outside world, each stayed true to her call.But one by one, each woman suffers an unexpected crisis of faith. And ultimately, all three leave the sisterhood for the exciting, confusing world outside the convent walls. It's not an easy choice, and it's not an easy change.I found this book fascinating - I had no idea what a nun's life was like, and I felt that Macomber did a good job of exploring and explaining the maze of regulations that rule a so-called simple life. She touches on controversies within the church in dramatic, poignant ways, weaving storytelling in with historical facts.I do wish the women's lives had been more entwined - while they're all nuns and they all know each other, they don't interact that much, and I found myself wishing for that deeper friendship that's often woven through Macomber's novels. Also, since the book covers such a large span of time - starting in the 50s and ending in the new millennium - there are large chunks of time that are glossed over. I wanted more details.Still, small complaints in an overall compelling story.

This book drew me into the lives of the characters and the Catholic Church and it’s teachings. Growing up Protestant, there was a lot I didn’t know or understand about Catholicism. The book began with the 1950’s as three teen-age girls entered the convent. I was truly enthralled with the reasons each of the girls became nuns. Being a teen in the 50’s but not being Catholic, the stories intrigued me and spoke to the strength of these young women.The book followed the women through their lives and how changes in protocol shaped their futures. I loved the book!

Debbie Macomber takes you through the life of 3 girls, they all want the same thing, they all come from different places and their lives are united by one common desire. But things change, people change and what might have been a dream today might be a nightmare later. I think is a wonderful story, you get to meet this 3 girls deeply and you get to feel their pain and frustration.

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Why would three vital young women choose to enter a convent and take vows of poverty and service? What would make those same three women decide to leave and reenter society? Macomber's novel explores the lives of three young women -- one who becomes a nun against her father's wishes, one who enters the convent after being jilted a month before her wedding, and one who was following the expectations of her family. Their lives intersect, but their stories are really parallel. Each woman's story is interesting and compelling; the reader is instantly drawn in. Macomber writes their stories in alternating voices so that the action moves quickly. Although the back cover tells the readers that each woman will ultimately leave the convent, and the stories are rarely surprising, I couldn't put the book down. Perhaps I was drawn to the stories because I was raised Catholic. I completely understood all the references and the motivations of the characters. But this is not a "Catholic" story, it's really the story of girls/women and the pressures that rise from faith, family, and self. It's also a great look at the changing Church from the 50s - the 90s. Interesting, touching, and very readable.

I love Debbie Macomber's non-fiction books, but haven 't read a lot of her fiction. I'm guessing she has grown as a writer since this 2003 book was written, and I'm fairly certain there is less sexual content in her later books as she is often referred to as a Christian writer, and this one would definitely not be categorized in that genre. Still mild for a romance. Very intriguing storyline and one I have been curious about since meeting a woman who had once been a nun before she left to get married. Made me more curious about what life in a convent is like.For someone who likes neat and tidy happy endings, I was not disappointed.

The time is the late 1960s and early 1970s. Three young women have taken theiir vows to become nuns. But it is a turbulent time in the world and within the Catholic church. This story follows each of the three young women, from their decisions to join an order, to their lives within the order, their growing discontent, and their decisions to rejoin the world. We see these women as individuals, seeing beyond the designation of nun. One will leave for love, one out of grief and despair, and one out of disillusionment. This story gave me, a Protestant, an intimate view into the lives of the brides of Christ.

Absolutely beautiful! Macomber is such a great storyteller. They way she wove 3 womens lives was wonderful. I wouldn't have thought I would like a "nun" novel but I did. I loved hearing about the church, a nuns life and just the way things were then. There were accurate accounts and it almost felt like a true story. In a weird way this book brought me closer to Jesus. Sometimes the norm, and rituals are not what God requires of us. He requires obiedience and a willing heart. Once again, Debbie Macomber did not disappoint!

Well, I guess I re-read this book as it was already in "My Books" but I honestly did not remember the book at all. Go figure.Having been raised Catholic, I really enjoyed this story about 3 women who became nuns but later left the sisterhood. Each woman had a different experience and reason for becoming a nun and all three had different reasons for leaving. I learned a lot about what it takes to become a nun. I know I would have never made it!I enjoyed the book and would recommend it.

This book was definitely different then the others. First off, there was sex before marriage. Most of the other books by Debbie Macomber hint about them wanting it but not until after marriage. I wasn't sure how this book was going to be since it was ladies becoming nuns, but I rather enjoyed it. I hope other books by her are not predictable like some of the series are becoming.

A pretty decent book. Learned a little bit about Catholicism too. Mostly enjoyed the stories of two women who entered the sisterhood, and then eventually left due to circumstances. Seems like nuns are on the decline in our society today.