Books by Mary Johnson

In government offices as well as in businesses around District of Colombia, a pleasant thought by way of daydream is "the Eastern Shore". It causes immediate relaxation as one can think of the ocean, seagulls and the like. It's about a 4 hour drive from D.C. to the "Beach". Once there, the fresh salty air bathes your face and senses and you are transformed into a new world. Among the wealthy elite in the Washington Capital Area, a condo at Ocean City, MD is a status symbol. People are attracted to "the shore" for various reasons, the boardwalk, the duck museums, the wild ponies at Assateague Island and so on. Not only those from D.C. flock to the Eastern Shore, they come from Baltimore, Philadelphia and so on... So what is life like at the Eastern Shore as the locals know it? Read on.....

Catholic sisters from many countries around the world come to the United States to minister and to study. The authors of this book combined forces to document and understand this phenomenon. Together they located more than 4,000 "international sisters" who are in the United States for formation, studies, or ministry, from 83 countries spread over six continents. This book examines the experience of these sisters in depth and offers valuable suggestions forreligious institutes, Catholic dioceses and parishes, and others who benefit from their contributions.

Never try to open the locked doors. Never question what you are told. And never attempt to cross the Boundary.