
A Change of Habit
Leaving Behind My Husband, Career, and Everything I Owned to Become a Nun
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Sister Monica Clare
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The soulful, hilarious memoir of a chronic people pleaser who surprised everyone in her life by abandoning an unfulfilling career and marriage to join a convent—and learned how much we stand to gain when we fully embrace our authentic selves
In her twenties and thirties, Monica Clare was a talented but exhausted photo editor who spent her days getting yelled at by clients who were often strung out on cocaine and megalomania. For years, the voice calling her to a simpler, quieter life had been getting louder. As a little kid, she’d seen Audrey Hepburn in The Nun’s Story and thought: That’s me. That’s how she found herself straightening her habit nervously as she walked into a convent, preparing to live alongside eleven other sisters who’d taken the same vow of poverty and celibacy . . . indefinitely. Could a chronically fidgety, pop culture-obsessed woman of the world ever fit in? she wondered. And why did the other nuns seem so cold and disapproving?
As the months went on, she realized the other nuns were shy, not unfriendly—much like herself. The culture at the convent discouraged giving compliments or even saying “please” or “thank you,” since acts of generosity were to be freely given and received. But when Monica rose to the role of Sister Superior, she got the policy against compliments changed. Relationships started to blossom, first awkwardly and then more easily. Who would have predicted that Sister Christina, the one she thought had deeply disliked her from the start, would turn out to be a huge hugger? Or that they’d spend entire afternoons trying to keep a wild turkey from running amok in their community garden?
Equal parts tell-all and rallying cry, A Change of Habit reveals how much we can say yes to when we stop laboring to prove our worth to ourselves and others. In her role as a spiritual counselor, Sister Monica guides people from all walks of life toward resisting the false promises of capitalism, finding healing in small acts of nurture and connection, and ultimately, restoring themselves to a place of wholeness, all while living in this gorgeously messy world of ours.
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Critic reviews
“An inspiring and hilarious tale of joyful transformation, A Change of Habit will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about your life. You probably won’t become a nun, but Sister Monica Clare’s remarkable story will show you how to face your struggles, access your courage, and find meaning in life’s most unexpected turns.”—Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone
“Sister Monica Clare’s A Change of Habit is a surprising, compelling memoir that will reaffirm your faith in people—and maybe even yourself. With humor, warmth, and deep reverence for the power of that little voice inside, Sister Monica Clare shows us how everyone’s journey might be different, but if you keep the faith and keep listening to yourself—and God—you will arrive at the proper destination. I recommend this book to anyone who feels like a fish out of water or who needs a little love, and a little faith, right now.”—Sister Helen Prejean
“[Sister Monica Clare’s] memoir is a testimony of both her steadfast commitment to God and her long, hard struggle to conquer her own demons. A forthright tale of pain and healing.”—Kirkus Reviews
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When many of us hear the word theology, we conjure up visions of stuffy old guys in dark clothing, scratching a pen across paper (or maybe a quill across parchment!) and assume that it's not for us. But at its most basic, theology is just words (logos) about God (theos). Conversations, if you will, about the most important part of our lives—our good, loving, and grace-filled God.
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Breath of Fresh Air
- By Kimberly Barboza on 05-29-25
By: Lisa Harper, and others
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Blood in the Water
- The Untold Story of a Family Tragedy
- By: Casey Sherman
- Narrated by: Casey Sherman
- Length: 8 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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When Nathan Carman, a young man with a complicated past, is miraculously rescued from a lifeboat bobbing in the unforgiving North Atlantic, questions swirl about the fate of his mother, who is presumed to have drowned when their fishing boat sank. Nathan is in remarkably good shape for being lost at sea for a week, and his account of what exactly happened out there on the waves raises questions from family members and law enforcement.
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That I did begin to wonder if Nathan was guilty, unfortunately ultimately despite questions I do believe he was guilty.
- By Jennifer G. on 05-28-25
By: Casey Sherman
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The Correspondent
- A Novel
- By: Virginia Evans
- Narrated by: Maggi-Meg Reed, Jane Oppenheimer, Carly Robins, and others
- Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
- Unabridged
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Sybil Van Antwerp has throughout her life used letters to make sense of the world and her place in it. Most mornings, around half past ten, Sybil sits down to write letters—to her brother, to her best friend, to the president of the university who will not allow her to audit a class she desperately wants to take, to Joan Didion and Larry McMurtry to tell them what she thinks of their latest books, and to one person to whom she writes often yet never sends the letter.
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Phenomenal Story Plus Performances!
- By M. Ryder on 05-21-25
By: Virginia Evans
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Swift River
- By: Essie Chambers
- Narrated by: Shayna Small, Janina Edwards, Robin Miles
- Length: 10 hrs and 17 mins
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It’s the summer of 1987 in Swift River, and Diamond Newberry is learning how to drive. Ever since her Pop disappeared seven years ago, she and her mother hitchhike everywhere they go. But that’s not the only reason Diamond stands out: she’s teased relentlessly about her weight, and since Pop’s been gone, she is the only Black person in all of Swift River. This summer, Ma is determined to declare Pop legally dead so that they can collect his life insurance money, get their house back from the bank, and finally move on.
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Boring
- By Foxm004 on 05-14-25
By: Essie Chambers
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Shattered Silence
- The Untold Story of The Happy Face Killer's Daughter
- By: Melissa G. Moore, M. Bridget Cook-Burch
- Narrated by: Krystal Hammond, Melissa G. Moore
- Length: 9 hrs and 34 mins
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In this unforgettable memoir, the daughter of the "Happy Face" serial killer shares her poignant message of hope and the power of finding your voice. Melissa has told her story on several national talk shows and as the host of the LMN television series Monster in My Family. She continues to share in this updated edition of Shattered Silence, which features two new chapters. Uplifting and emotional, this book will inspire you to trust your intuition and speak out for truth as you face your own challenges and conquer your own obstacles.
By: Melissa G. Moore, and others
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Destiny Disrupted
- A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes
- By: Tamim Ansary
- Narrated by: Tamim Ansary
- Length: 17 hrs and 29 mins
- Unabridged
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In Destiny Disrupted, Tamim Ansary tells the rich story of world history as it looks from a new perspective: with the evolution of the Muslim community at the center. His story moves from the lifetime of Mohammed through a succession of far-flung empires, to the tangle of modern conflicts that culminated in the events of 9/11. He introduces the key people, events, ideas, legends, religious disputes, and turning points of world history, imparting not only what happened but how it is understood from the Muslim perspective.
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You cannot know a person until you know how he sees himself.
- By Chaim J. on 05-02-25
By: Tamim Ansary
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Julie Chan Is Dead
- A Novel
- By: Liann Zhang
- Narrated by: Yu-Li Alice Shen
- Length: 9 hrs and 39 mins
- Unabridged
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Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.
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Not for the over 35-year-old age group
- By Tracykae on 05-05-25
By: Liann Zhang
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Strangers in the Land
- Exclusion, Belonging, and the Epic Story of the Chinese in America
- By: Michael Luo
- Narrated by: Eric Yang
- Length: 17 hrs and 20 mins
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In 1889, while upholding Chinese exclusion, Supreme Court Justice Stephen J. Field characterized them as “strangers in the land.” Only in 1965 did America’s gates swing open to people like Luo’s parents, immigrants from Taiwan. Today there are more than twenty-two million people of Asian descent in the United States and yet the “stranger” label, Luo writes, remains. Drawing on archives from across the country and written with a New Yorker writer’s style and sweep, Strangers in the Land is revelatory and unforgettable, an essential American story.
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Important to understand the past so we don’t repeat its mistakes
- By A G on 05-27-25
By: Michael Luo
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The Acid Queen
- The Psychedelic Life and Counterculture Rebellion of Rosemary Woodruff Leary
- By: Susannah Cahalan
- Narrated by: Susannah Cahalan
- Length: 10 hrs and 44 mins
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Rosemary Woodruff Leary has been known only as the wife of Timothy Leary, the Harvard professor-turned-psychedelic high priest, whose jailbreak captivated the counterculture and whose life on the run with Rosemary inflamed the government. But Rosemary was more than a mere accessory. She was a beatnik, a psychonaut, and a true believer who tested the limits of her mind and the expectations for women of her time.
By: Susannah Cahalan
This book is a fantastic read on how God guides us and leads us even when we don’t see the help.
Sister Monica Clare is funny and painfully honest about her life. I recognized a lot of myself in her story. Humor is my safety net, too. And I once thought I wanted to be a nun but I have a problem with silence and following the rules.
After reading/listening to Sister’s book, I really want to hug her. She really lets the reader see the why and how she came to become a nun and all the little steps and pushes that God gave her. Some things in life just plain suck but Sister Monica Clare leads the reader through good and bad times with style and grace.
I follow Sister on Instagram and I remember the turkey trauma. Read her book and be prepared for a wild ride from show biz to nun biz.
That damn turkey
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Unique and honest and hopeful
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Fascinating journey
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Captivating and Surprising Story
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