The Silence We Keep

“Jackowski breaks her silence eloquently, honestly. . . . Her book succeeds by virtue of her passion, intelligence, and love.” —San Francisco Chronicle

“With precision, clarity, and a loving heart, Sister Karol Jackowski throws the doors of the church scandal wide open in a primer that tells the story of how we got here, what went wrong, and how to fix it. Her voice is strong, her facts compelling, and her aim true. All faithful of good conscience should listen. I highly recommend this book.” —Adriana Trigiani, author of The Big Stone Gap Trilogy and Lucia, Lucia

“Breaking the code of silence that has been bred into nuns over the course of centuries, Sister Karol speaks out.” —Booklist

“With this book, Karol Jackowski rips the lid off the sexual scandal that has shamed every Catholic since those decades-old whispers of priests abusing children turned to shouts and headlines.” —Lorenzo Carcaterra, author of Sleepers and Street Boys