Great book, those of us who grew up Catholic in New York -- not Chicago -- understand so much of what the author describes in vivid detail. It will be VERY difficult for any reader to put this book down. Be prepared to read, and please beg the publisher and author for a sequel. Wow, this book is entertaining, strikes chords with me deeply, and if you know religious studies, music (Gershwin especially) and Chicago, this book is for Y-O-U. This book deserves a re-read and recommendation to so many religious institutions. Congratulations, looking forward to holding a hard copy for that re-read.