{"product_id":"the-substance-of-things-hoped-for-isbn-9780307590992","title":"The Substance of Things Hoped For","description":"\u003cb\u003eFiction and faith collide in this collection of the finest modern Catholic short stories, featuring an introduction from John B. Breslin, S.J.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis stunning story collection includes works by:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eHeinrich Böll • Morley Callaghan •  Elizabeth Cullinan • Andre Dubus • Stuart Dybek • Shusaka Endo • Mary Gordon • Graham Greene • Josephine Jacobsen • John L’Heureux  • Bernard MacLaverty • François Mauriac • John McGahern • Walter M. Miller, Jr. • Flannery O’Connor • Breece D’J Pancake • Walker Percy • J.F. Powers • Ignazio Silone • Muriel Spark • Tobias Wolff\"A simply stellar collection of fiction...an amazingly rich anthology.\"\u003cbr\u003e–Washington \u003ci\u003ePost Book World\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The literary quality of this new anthology is certainly very high...establishing a standard of excellence...by obviously gifted contributors...an excellent selection of short stories...I wouldn't...overemphasize the Catholic dimension to these stories, because they stand on their own as simply good fiction...They are inclusive, well-written, moving, challenging stories. The variety is also impressive.  One will find enrichment reading these stories.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eProvident Book Finder\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"The stories are what make the book...I found them dazzling...the authors not only tell a tale, but deal with ultimate human questions.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eDaily Press\u003c\/i\u003e (Newport News)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The proof of the pudding is in the eating therof; the fare served in this collection of twenty-one short fiction selections from mainly current Catholic authors proves that Father Breslin has a distinguished sense of taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This collection is a relief from a lot of current fiction that seems faithless, unaware of the spark of divinity in characters, and mechanically insensitive to any evolutionary journey toward destiny in harmony with divinity.  There is nothing pedestrian, shallow, or escapist in the outlook on life that shapes these stories.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA totally satisfying menu; thank you, Father Breslin.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003ePrairie Messenger\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"...such a welcome publication...The variety of styles and approaches to Catholicism make the reading of these authors' stories a delightful and thought-provoking experience.\"\u003cbr\u003e–\u003ci\u003eThe Long Island Catholic\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eJohn B. Breslin, SJ,\u003c\/b\u003e (1943–2016) was a Jesuit priest, writer, and professor. He was ordained in 1973 and later received his MA and PhD in English literature from Yale University. His passion for writing led him into a literary career publishing many articles for \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. From 1981 to 1989, Father Breslin taught English literature at Georgetown University, where he was also the director of the Georgetown University Press.","brand":"Image","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303265325285,"sku":"NP9780307590992","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780307590992.jpg?v=1767741715","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/the-substance-of-things-hoped-for-isbn-9780307590992","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}