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A Chicago Mom: And the Fight for the Catholic Faith
The life of a Chicagoland mother, Mrs. Peggy Novak, and her fight during the 1960s and 1990s for the Catholic Faith for her family as told by one of her devoted children.
194 pages, Paperback
Published March 16, 2026
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August 6, 2026
The author, Lawrence Novak (or Father Lawrence Novak), is a priest of the Society of St. Pius X. I have watched his homilies and lectures from SSPX Singapore.
I admire how simple and clear his words are. It is very evident in this book. But I have to take one star off for two reasons.
The book overall is nice. But he explicitly intends to present things categorically, rather than chronologically. Perhaps it's just me, but I sometimes find it confusing to follow things through when the narrative tends to jump from one timeline to another and back again.
Another reason is that, I feel Father Novak has more to share and that the book was cut short. I understand that he is a busy priest, especially currently, he is preparing to be transferred from Singapore back to the US next month. I think if he had given more time for himself to refine the book, he can expound more on their mother's story.
I admire how simple and clear his words are. It is very evident in this book. But I have to take one star off for two reasons.
The book overall is nice. But he explicitly intends to present things categorically, rather than chronologically. Perhaps it's just me, but I sometimes find it confusing to follow things through when the narrative tends to jump from one timeline to another and back again.
Another reason is that, I feel Father Novak has more to share and that the book was cut short. I understand that he is a busy priest, especially currently, he is preparing to be transferred from Singapore back to the US next month. I think if he had given more time for himself to refine the book, he can expound more on their mother's story.
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September 19, 2026My family finished reading this two days after Mrs. Peggy Novak passed away. Blessed be God for the wonderful work she accomplished during her life. May she rest in peace.
October 5, 2026
What a brave and pious parents , an example of fidelity to Our Lord. The book is very easy to read and very enjoyable
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