Journal Entry 1 by glade1 from McLeansville, North Carolina USA on Monday, March 15, 2010

Couldn't resist this one on sale at Big Lots yesterday. From Amazon:

John Paul II was the first pope since the early 1600s to view the devil and his minions not only as formidable foes, but as tangible, present forces which the Catholic church must battle on a daily basis. The priest charged with spearheading this mission is Father Gabriele Amorth and his Office of Exorcism. Revitalizing a long-dormant practice, Father Amorth has re-established exorcism as a common rite in the church with a series of seminars and training sessions during which priests from all over the world learn how to fight Satan here on Earth. The Rome bureau chief for the Los Angeles Times, journalist Tracy Wilkinson has gained access to the Vatican's highest authorities, allowing her to cover this story from every angle, including "beneficiaries" and "victims" of exorcism alike, skeptical scientists and laity, devout believers, and even those priests within the church who question the revival of the practice. A riveting account of a provocative subject, this outstanding work of investigative journalism will enthrall readers from start to finish. 

Journal Entry 2 by glade1 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina USA on Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Released 1 yr ago (6/30/2010 UTC) at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina USA

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

Finished this one a couple of weeks ago and just now getting around to journaling it. It was interesting but not quite as riveting as I had expected. The author does a fair job of remaining objective and presenting all sides of a complex issue. The most interesting parts, of course, were the case histories describing people who have seen exorcists.

I'm leaving this on our departmental book exchange shelf as a semi-wild release. Enjoy!