Growing up Catholic in the Twentieth Century: A 1940S - 1950S Memoir

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Set in a parochial school during the 1940s and '50s, the narrative explores the strict discipline and oppressive rules governing the lives of students. The protagonist grapples with feelings of guilt and fear instilled by religious teachings while navigating the challenges of adolescence. As they seek ways to bend the rules without facing punishment, the story unfolds as a humorous and nostalgic journey through mid-century America, reflecting on the societal norms and the conflicts of growing up in a time of rigid authority and moral dilemmas.