Angels with Angles: The Rogue Nuns behind Operation Breakthrough

by Loring Leifer

Angels with Angles is the true story of two nuns who started an inner-city daycare in 1969 against the wishes of the Catholic Church. Sister Berta Sailer and Sister Corita Bussanmas then proceeded to grow Operation Breakthrough into one of the largest and most respected of its kind in the country. These two colorful crusaders fearlessly and sometimes foolishly, took on a bishop, the Catholic diocese, a few politicians, landlords, and even the Internal Revenue Service to sustain their mission. To aid in their fight, they enlisted a memorable cast of draft dodgers, hippies, Black Panthers, activists, and socialites. Operation Breakthrough has now grown into an $8 million early learning center that serves over 400 children and their families every day. Angels with Angles reveals how these sisters of the hood have given thousands of children born into crushing poverty the chance for brighter tomorrows.

192 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2016

Reviews

[Leslie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The only thing I didn't like about it was the fact that it was bound in "coffee table" style, so that made it difficult to read in bed. The content, however, was very interesting and kept my attention through the end. I'm not typically a fast reader, but I finished this in 2 days. I have been a supporter of Operation Breakthrough for years, and knew that their beginnings were humble, to say the least, but I didn't know the full story until now. Highly recommended, especially if you live in the Kansas City area.