Adding my voice: "Saints Behaving Badly" is a great book!

Numerous Catholic blogs have reviewed "Saints Behaving Badly" ($11) over the recent weeks, and I'd like to quickly include my praise along with all their good words.

In a sentence: I had a blast reading this book.

Thomas Craughwell does a fine job talking about the sinful side of future saints without getting into any lurid details. The chapters (really "mini-biographies") are short but satisfying, and I found that reading a chapter a day was a perfect way to extend my reading enjoyment. In addition to being a fun read, you're sure to find out several interesting facts about even the saints you thought you knew well.

This book strikes me as a perfect gift for a kid or young adult that you want to get hooked on saints tales. It would also be a good choice for non-Catholics who are having trouble figuring out why learning about the lives of the saints is an important part of authentic Catholic spirituality.

Bravo, Mr. Craughwell!