Oasis conversion stories of Hollywood legends
"Highlighting legends such as Mary Astor, John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Betty Hutton, and Bob Hope, Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends uncovers stories of recovery and conversion-- intimate portraits that often contrast with th...
| Main Author: | Kendall, Mary Claire, 1959- |
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| Other Authors: | Hart, Dolores. |
| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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Cincinnati, Ohio :
Franciscan Media,
[2015]
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| Summary: |
"Highlighting legends such as Mary Astor, John Wayne, Alfred Hitchcock, Spencer Tracy, Lana Turner, Gary Cooper, Patricia Neal, Betty Hutton, and Bob Hope, Oasis: Conversion Stories of Hollywood Legends uncovers stories of recovery and conversion-- intimate portraits that often contrast with the more common profiles of these all-too-human stars. Many were touched by infidelity, alcoholism, unbridled ambition, or other moral failings that often seem to characterize life in Hollywood. Some had deathbed conversions, others underwent a gradual process of conversion; each found solace in embracing the Catholic faith"-- |
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| Item Description: |
"Foreword by Dolores Hart"--title page verso. |
| Physical Description: |
xvi, 208 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 187-191). |
| ISBN: |
9781616368616 1616368616 |
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