Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story

by Elizabeth Upton

A frank portrait of convent life emerges from this memoir by a former nun, a member of the Social Work Sisters of Immaculate Mary, who recalls her struggles to accept her own needs through twenty years of convent life

288 pages, Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Elizabeth Upton is a best-selling author and influential writer of gripping romantic thrillers and inspiring self-help nonfiction books.

Her best-selling books, 'Secrets of a Nun: My Own Story,' 'The Silver Woman of Fire,' and 'The Healing Swords of Love and Innocence,' helped firmly place her on the literary map.

With many novels to her credit, like her newest fiction book, released in June 2022, titled 'Lovers' Secrets and Revenge,' a gripping romantic thriller, and her nonfiction release in Feb. 2024, titled 'You Are a Sovereign Woman of Strength, Love, and Grace: Embrace Your Journey.'

The Author's favorite book she enjoyed writing was 'The Shaman and The Mafia,' as she shares,

"The creation of this story has been an exciting journey. I would love to meet all of the characters in this book in real life. Elizabeth's nonfiction books and novels are available on Amazon and Amazon Kindle and are featured on fine literary book sites and magazines.

Elizabeth was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA., until the age of sixteen, when she entered a New York State Convent and became a nun for twenty years, but she yearned for a more authentic spiritual life. Elizabeth left the convent and chose to attend Syracuse University to earn her B.A.

Returning to her native state of California, she attended and received her M.A. in psychology from Chapman University. The Author began working for over thirty years in family counseling as a social worker and probation officer, working with troubled teens and abused children. She is a speaker, spiritual mentor, and advisor.

Elizabeth is happily married and enjoys writing books for her readers and fans worldwide. When the Author is not writing, she works out with a personal trainer to stay fit and healthy; she loves long walks on the beach with her husband and dog.

She enjoys reading good books by her favorite authors, such as Geraldine Brooks, Jerry Archer, Joseph Murphy, and Michael Connelly. Elizabeth and her husband reside outside Santa Barbara, California.

"EACH DAY, LIVE FROM LOVE, JOY, FORGIVENESS, AND GRATEFULNESS."
~Elizabeth

Reviews

[Barbara Justice · Rating 5 out of 5]

Secrets of a Nun gives terrific insight into the life of a young woman who chooses to enter religious life at a young age. While I chose to read this as research for an upcoming novel, I found myself drawn into the author's story. Great read!

[Shannon · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not at all what I expected...coarse language..abandoned...

[Peggy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite interesting - behind the scenes