Virgin time
Patricia Hampl
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Virgin time
Published
March 31, 2005
Publisher
North Point Press
Pages
326
ISBN-13
9780865477162
ISBN-10
0865477167
Description
"Virgin Time is a book that goes to the heart of one of the most profound yet least discussed issues of contemporary American life: the individual's search for faith. It is "a passionate inquiry," as Patricia Hampl puts it, "into the sources of wonder that cause a person to say, 'I believe.'"" "Hampl's book begins as a grudging quest - not to find something, but to shake the indelible brand of a Catholic upbringing. In her search, she travels to the "old world" of Catholicism, in Italy and France, and inevitably her pilgrimage is peopled with other pilgrims - crotchety English agnostics, American Franciscan friars and nuns, the surging crowds of Lourdes with their candles and incurable illnesses, and the eccentric seekers that fill every charter flight. Inevitably, too, she finds the "old world" right at home, in the very past she had tried to escape. Finally, on a visit to a monastery near the Lost Coast of Northern California, she is able to settle into the real goal of her search: the silence of prayer." "Virgin Time meets head-on the challenges to spirituality raised by contemporary life and responds to them searchingly, honestly, and movingly. Patricia Hampl's new book has unforgettable resonating power."--BOOK JACKET.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Virgin time?
This edition of Virgin time has approximately 326 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Virgin time?
For most readers, Virgin time typically takes between 6h 48m and 4h 32m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 81,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 5h 26m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 11 days • Estimated word count: 81,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Virgin time?
The estimated word count for Virgin time is approximately 81,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Virgin time?
Virgin time was written by Patricia Hampl.
When was Virgin time published?
The publication date for this specific edition is March 31, 2005. The original work may have been published on a different date.