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The Calling
In a deserted cemetery outside Verona, Italy, a man lies bleeding to death, stabbed by a kitchen butcher knife. On his dying breath, he fingers a priest...Based on a never-before-revealed Vatican cover-up, The Calling is a gripping tale of sex, corruption and intrigue. Written by Dr. Jamie Turndorf, #1 international bestselling author, and her husband, Dr. Emile Jean Pin--world-renowned former Jesuit priest and Vatican professor--The Calling offers a fascinating and unprecedented insider's view of the underbelly of the Catholic Church, the tragedy of mandatory celibacy, and the indomitability of the human spirit.
258 pages, Hardcover
Published February 10, 2017
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About the author
Jamie Turndorf
9 books4 followersKnown to millions as “Dr. Love” through my website AskDrLove.com — the web's first and immensely popular relationship advice site since 1995, I've been delighting readers and audiences for three decades with my engaging blend of professional expertise, humor and ability to turn clinical psychobabble into easy-to-understand concepts that transform lives and heal relationships.
My methods have been featured on all the national networks, including CNN (who recently dubbed me their "Resident Love Doctor!") NBC, CBS, VH1, Fox, on websites like WebMD, iVillage, Discovery.com, MSNBC.com, and in Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Glamour, American Woman, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire, to name only a few. I also write a column called “We Can Work it Out” for Psychology Today online.
My “Ask Dr. Love”radio show can be heard in Seattle on KKNW and on TalkZone, which broadcasts in 80 countries worldwide.
I am the author of the new Hay House book, Kiss Your Fights Good-bye: Dr. Love's 10 Simple Steps to Cooling Conflict and Rekindling Your Relationship, which has been endorsed by #1 NY Times New York Times bestselling authors Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray, John Bradshaw and Harvard professor of psychiatry, Dr. John Mack.
I have also authored, Till Death Do Us Part (Unless I Kill You First): A Step-by-Step Guide for Resolving Relationship Conflict; Make Up Don't Break Up: Dr. Love's Five-Step Plan for Reconciling with Your Ex; and Dr. Love's Couples' Guide to Surviving the Jolly Hollerdays; I have also authored the foreword to The Complete Idiot's Guide to Affair Proof Love and co-authored The Pleasure of Your Company: A Socio-Psychological Analysis of Modern Sociability (with Emile Jean Pin).
Since the recent death of Emile Jean Pin, my beloved husband of 27 years, I have discovered that relationships do not end in death. His miraculous manifestations, often in front of witnesses, have proven that there is life after life. My experiences with him have led me to develop a groundbreaking form of grief therapy that diverges from the traditional Western approach (grieve, let go and move on). By contrast, my method guides people to reconnect and, if needed, make peace with the deceased--bringing my acclaimed conflict resolution method to the world of after death communication (ADC). My story and new grief therapy method will be presented in my latest book Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased, which will be published by Hay House in August 2014.
My methods have been featured on all the national networks, including CNN (who recently dubbed me their "Resident Love Doctor!") NBC, CBS, VH1, Fox, on websites like WebMD, iVillage, Discovery.com, MSNBC.com, and in Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, Glamour, American Woman, Modern Bride, and Marie Claire, to name only a few. I also write a column called “We Can Work it Out” for Psychology Today online.
My “Ask Dr. Love”radio show can be heard in Seattle on KKNW and on TalkZone, which broadcasts in 80 countries worldwide.
I am the author of the new Hay House book, Kiss Your Fights Good-bye: Dr. Love's 10 Simple Steps to Cooling Conflict and Rekindling Your Relationship, which has been endorsed by #1 NY Times New York Times bestselling authors Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray, John Bradshaw and Harvard professor of psychiatry, Dr. John Mack.
I have also authored, Till Death Do Us Part (Unless I Kill You First): A Step-by-Step Guide for Resolving Relationship Conflict; Make Up Don't Break Up: Dr. Love's Five-Step Plan for Reconciling with Your Ex; and Dr. Love's Couples' Guide to Surviving the Jolly Hollerdays; I have also authored the foreword to The Complete Idiot's Guide to Affair Proof Love and co-authored The Pleasure of Your Company: A Socio-Psychological Analysis of Modern Sociability (with Emile Jean Pin).
Since the recent death of Emile Jean Pin, my beloved husband of 27 years, I have discovered that relationships do not end in death. His miraculous manifestations, often in front of witnesses, have proven that there is life after life. My experiences with him have led me to develop a groundbreaking form of grief therapy that diverges from the traditional Western approach (grieve, let go and move on). By contrast, my method guides people to reconnect and, if needed, make peace with the deceased--bringing my acclaimed conflict resolution method to the world of after death communication (ADC). My story and new grief therapy method will be presented in my latest book Love Never Dies: How to Reconnect and Make Peace with the Deceased, which will be published by Hay House in August 2014.
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February 3, 2017
I'm a big fan of Dr. Jamie Turndorf's books. When I heard that she had written a novel, I couldn't wait to read it. And, this novel was more than I could have ever dreamed of. The story swept me away. The scenes of Europe were like word paintings! I wanted to read slower to savor the descriptions, the way you like to savor a great meal. But at the same time, I couldn't slow down. The book read itself! I actually read it in two sittings. The plot, the dialogue, the characters, the courtroom trial, and the sex are all top-notch. What is most amazing is the sensitive behind the scenes look at the secret lives and struggles that priests experience in trying to stay celibate really touched my heart. This fact-based story could actually change the future of the Church. I hope every Christian reads this amazing story!
February 6, 2017
I'm a fan of mystery novels, and have read 'em all. The Calling is beyond great. If you like The Young Pope, you are going to love this book. Written by the no. 1 bestselling author, Dr. Jamie Turndorf and her now deceased husband, internationally renowned former Jesuit priest and Vatican professor, Emile Pin. The story is based on a never revealed Vatican cover-up that Pin uncovered while doing research out of his Vatican-based research center. This well-written, page-turner will keep you burning the midnight oil and keep you guessing till the last page. I love it. You will too!
February 17, 2017
The Calling has all the elements of the greatest novels. Great plot, description, characters, sex and a fact-based story inspired by an actual Vatican cover up that has never been told. This novel is a must-read it's message will knock your socks off.
February 12, 2017
I love this book. The pages turn themselves. The priests' struggles really tugged at my heart. The fact that this is based on never told, church cover-up is so mind-blowing. You just have to read this book!
February 8, 2017
The Calling is The DaVinci Code meets the Young Pope! That it's based on an actual Church cover-up that's never been revealed, had me eager to read this novel. The Calling is so rich on so many levels. The descriptions swept me away to Italy, the characters really got under my skin and the plot had me grab from the first page. I also loved the fascinating inside look at the Church and the struggles priests face to maintain celibacy. You can tell that this book was written by an ex-priest. This novel has the power to begin a revolution that culminates in the abolition of priestly celibacy.
February 5, 2017
Ive read all of Dr. Turndorfs books and they all have helped me in me dealing with different aspects
of pain I was going through.
This one was thrilling and I read through it much faster as it was hard to put down some nights
even had dreams about. That rarely happens to me..
Must read
of pain I was going through.
This one was thrilling and I read through it much faster as it was hard to put down some nights
even had dreams about. That rarely happens to me..
Must read
February 13, 2017
When I first came across this novel, I was a tad skeptical. I wasn't sure that a book dealing with Catholicism, murder and local scandal would peak my interest. How wrong I was. In this quick page-turner, the author serves up a murder-mystery replete with descriptive scenery, memorable characters and an ending you won't see coming. In particular, I enjoyed the main character in his quest to venerate a colleague while dealing with a personal internal conflict that calls into question the man he is and the man who he will become. A great weekend read, you won't be disappointed with this one.
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