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Book Description
Mark George McGowan presents a transformative examination of faith, identity, and belonging that challenges conventional narratives about religious communities in North America. Rather than accepting the traditional portrayal of Irish Catholics in Toronto as marginalized outcasts trapped in poverty and sectarian conflict, this scholarly work reveals a far more nuanced story of spiritual resilience and cultural adaptation.
Through meticulous research spanning over 400 pages, McGowan demonstrates how a religious community can evolve beyond the limitations others place upon it. His exploration moves past surface-level assumptions about the "Belfast of Canada" reputation to uncover the deeper processes of integration, growth, and transformation that shaped this community's journey.
This detailed portrait offers valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding how faith communities navigate challenges while maintaining their spiritual identity. The work examines the complex interplay between religious tradition and social change, showing how communities can transcend initial barriers to find their place within broader society.
Readers drawn to stories of spiritual perseverance and cultural evolution will find rich material for reflection in McGowan's comprehensive analysis. His approach combines rigorous historical methodology with an engaging narrative style that makes complex social and religious dynamics accessible to contemporary audiences seeking to understand the relationship between faith, community, and social transformation.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 414 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Assimilatie (sociologie)
- ✓ Explore Church history
- ✓ Explore Catholics
- ✓ Explore Irish, canada
- ✓ Explore Catholiques
- ✓ Explore Irish
- ✓ Explore Histoire
- ✓ Explore Etnisch bewustzijn
