About the book: "The story of how I regained my faith, of course, only happened because I had lost it to begin with. The interesting question that hangs over this book, and over my mind, is why I ever strayed from the path. Why the Christian faith of my youth failed to properly take root. I'm glad I found my way back to the Church. I learned much along the way. But if you believe as I do, you know I've been fortunate and touched by God's grace. To summarize this book: I'm a Christian, and I became a Christian because I believe that Jesus Christ's teachings are true. But I didn't always think that, and by sharing my journey I might be helpful to others - Catholic, Protestant, or otherwise - who are seeking reconciliation with God." - J D Vance
From the bestselling author of Hillbilly Elegy, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith is an intimate account of why Vice President JD Vance strayed from the Christianity of his youth and what led him back to faith.
Communion is a spiritual exploration of what it means to be a Christian in all the seasons of life JD Vance has experienced - as a child, a young man, a husband, a father, and a leader.
Picking up in some ways where Hillbilly Elegy left off, Communion recounts how Vance's pursuit of material privileges ultimately led him into a secular wilderness.
Communion reveals how Vance regained his faith and discusses his conversion to Catholicism, how his faith guides his work in public life, and how it shapes his thoughts about the future.
Communion will be on sale in eBook, audiobook and hardback on 16 June 2026 in the US and 9 July 2026 in the UK.
About the author: J D Vance grew up in the Rust Belt city of Middletown, Ohio, and the Appalachian town of Jackson, Kentucky. He enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school and served in Iraq. A graduate of Ohio State University and Yale Law School, he was elected to the United States Senate representing Ohio in 2022. In 2024, he became the Republican nominee for Vice President and since 2025, serves as the 50th Vice President of the United States. Vance lives in Washington, DC with his family.
I have read the Hillbilly book and couldn't believe it when he became VP. He should better look at his beliefs if he really wants to be a Christian. Right now, he shows nothing of it. Or do you believe him?
ReplyDeleteHere is my Hillbilly review:
https://momobookblog.blogspot.com/2017/06/vance-jd-hillbilly-elegy.html
Did you enjoy reading Hillbilly? I did, I thought he wrote very well so I'm looking forward to reading this one. I'll have to read this book to see what he says but haven't really been following his news. His wife, Usha, is lovely!
DeleteI did. But I'm not inclined to read anything more by him since the guy I thought he was must have completely changed. And maybe he has a lovely wife but she hasn't done anything to make him into a better person.
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