Chasing Grace

<p> From the author of the absolutely absorbing (<em>USA Today</em>) memoir <em>Undercurrents</em> comes an unforgettable portrait of childhood family and community. The eldest child of a devout Irish-American Catholic family Martha Manning weaves her story around the seven holy sacraments: baptism penance communion confirmation holy orders marriage and last rites. She recalls her childhood pratfalls adolescent yearnings and entrance into motherhood with wisdom wit and remarkable honesty. At once poignant and laugh-out-loud funny <em>Chasing Grace</em> is a wholly original tale of family and friends happy times and difficult ones -- and thepainful joyous journey from childhood to adulthood.