Take the Cannoli: Stories from the New World by Sarah VowellEvery time I read one of Sarah Vowell's books, I am always struck by the same thought:
"Someone in a church has hurt her badly."
Take the Cannoli, her first published book, is in turns hilarious, poignant, and thought-provoking, just like her other books. She relates stories about her family, her travels, her thoughts on government and American history, books and music - all with a deadpan humor that makes me laugh out loud. But underneath it all, there's a tinge of bitterness about all things religious. Well, not really a "tinge." More like a running theme.
Vowell talks at length about being raised in a pentecostal church and how she has subsequently abandoned all things do with faith and religion, and considers herself an atheist. It just saddens me. It makes me want to go and have a cup of coffee with her and find out what that's really all about.
And also talk a lot about all three "Godfather" movies. I think she would agree with me that the third one was just a travesty.
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