FAILING AMERICA'S FAITHFUL How Today's Churches Are Mixing God with Politics and Losing Their Way

Two-term Maryland Lieutenant Governor Kathleen Kennedy Townsend's book is a fascinating mix of personal anecdotes, politics, and religious views, as well as stories of Townsend's early life as a member of the Kennedy family. Renée Raudman interprets in an easy-to-listen-to voice. With understated emotion Raudman relates the text of the note that Townsend's father, Robert Kennedy, left her on the morning of President Kennedy's funeral. In a tone filled with conviction Raudman describes Townsend's devout faith in God and the Catholic Church. Raudman also shares the author's disappointment with both the Democratic and Republican parties, as well as with Catholics and Protestants who fail to serve the poor and disadvantaged--especially those who worship financial success rather than the God of the Bible. G.D.W. © AudioFile 2007, Portland, Maine [Published: OCT/ NOV 07]