Crimes of the Father

Discover 'Crimes of the Father', a gripping B-format paperback novel by Tom Keneally that courageously tackles the intertwined themes of faith, the Catholic Church, and the heartbreaking consequences of celibacy. This powerful narrative is a must-read for anyone interested in contemporary literature addressing tough subjects. With its profound exploration of conscience, Father Frank Docherty's story unveils the damaging secrets that have haunted innocent victims, a subplot that resonates deeply with current discussions surrounding church accountability. Having been ex-communicated for his radical views on social justice, Docherty returns to Australia as a psychologist and monk to confront the painful echoes of past abuses. The gripping plot centers around two compelling characters—a young man whose haunting suicide note reveals his torment, and an ex-nun recounting her traumatic experiences at the hands of a powerful cardinal. This cardinal, embroiled in his own scandal, stands at the center of an investigation into abuse within the Church, making for a riveting and timely read. 'Crimes of the Father' is not just a novel; it is an urgent call for justice and a reflection on the nature of faith in one of the most controversial institutions of our time. Perfect for readers who seek a thought-provoking discourse on morality, duty, and the quest for truth, this 400-page novel promises to leave you questioning the structures of belief and authority.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780857987129
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 400


Description:
A timely, courageous and powerful novel about faith, the church, conscience and celibacy.Tom Keneally, ex-seminarian, pulls no punches as he interrogates the terrible damage done to innocents as the Catholic Church has prevaricated around language and points of law, covering up for its own. Ex-communicated to Canada due to his radical preaching on the Vietnam War and other human rights causes, Father Frank Docherty is now a psychologist and monk. He returns to Australia to speak on abuse in the Church, and unwittingly is soon listening to stories from two different people - a young man, via his suicide note, and an ex-nun - who both claim to have been sexually abused by an eminent Sydney cardinal. This senior churchman is himself currently empannelled in a commission investigating sex abuse within the Church. As a man of character and conscience, Father Docherty finds he must confront each party involved in the abuse and cover-up to try to bring the matter to the attention of the Church itself, and to secular authorities.This riveting, profoundly thoughtful novel is both an exploration of faith as well as an examination of marriage, of conscience and celibacy, and of what has become one of the most controversial institutions, the Catholic Church.

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