A friend of Pete’s pointed out that Catholic Answers has posted my conversion story on the Web. It was the cover article on the May 1999 issue. You may read it for free, but that means you probably won’t buy the condensed version contained in this here book. That means you’ll be denying me my 56 cents in royalties from every sale. For shame!
If I were writing it today, I would change a few things. I’m not sure I like the overall tone, and there are a few sentences that could be beneficially restructured. But it’s a good retelling of my conversion. Incidently, I wrote it as a final paper for a writing class I took as part of my M.A. program. The class cost $500, but Catholic Answers paid me $300 to print it, and with the royalties, I’ve more than paid for the class.
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As one who has read several conversion story, yours is an inspiration for this lifelong Catholic that stands out. There is something solid about reading accounts of those who come to the Church and the joy they bring with them. Thanks for the insight. It no doubt helps us “lifers” appreciate our Holy Church and gain more knowledge of the one true faith. All with the final goal of a closer relationship with Christ.
I know that “conversion” books are a genre unto themselves, but what about “reversion” books? Sez the adult revert.
Thanks, Travis — glad you liked it. I hope I can teach my own home-grown bunch of “cradle Catholics” to fully appreciate the Church.
Victor, Pete Vere’s reversion story is in “Surprised by Truth 2,” and I bet he can get you a signed copy.
After reading your conversion story, Eric, I felt guilty that I hadn’t purchased the book. I went out today and bought it so I could send to a friend. Also wanted you to get the 56 cents.