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That was one of my first questions. The answer is that they believe they didn't decide, that it was decided for them.

I try to explain what each of their callings felt like in each of their chapters.

The other answer is that these are women who truly wanted to dedicate their lives to service and this was one way for them to do it, especially back in the fifties and sixties.

They tell really amazing cheesy jokes and they love puns as much as I do.

I was also shocked to meet Sister Jeannine who fights for gay rights and Sister Donna Quinn who volunteered as an escort at an abortion clinic.

I was also blown away by their bravery.

Grace Under Pressure and Caress of Steel

I went to Catholic high school. I have always been fascinated by Catholic sisters. I wanted to understand what makes them tick. I feel like nuns are such an enigma to most of us.

I didn't know what I was getting into when I started reporting this book. I certainly didn't know I was going to find these ten brave and inspiring women who shattered every single stereotype I had about nuns. I didn't think that I would come out of this calling these women my friends.

I also think these are women who deserve to have their stories told. The good they do often gets overshadowed by the negative news about the Church.

It varies. Sister Megan always felt very strongly about fighting against nuclear weapons. I was with her during her trial for breaking into the nuclear weapons facility. She is in prison right now (also in her eighties). But it grew stronger when she was a sister. A lot of the women grew into their cause and their activism as sisters.

I really believe that a contemplative life, like the ones they lead, helps a person discover their true passions. That was one of the lessons I learned from them.