I received word today that my godmother’s book, The Papal No: A Comprehensive Guide to the Vatican’s Refusal of Women’s Ordination, has made it into the top 4% of Amazon sellers.

And it’s not even partly because of the fact that it’s the first book that includes my name in the acknowledgements. It’s a thorough and readable historical examination of the Church’s position, and well worth a read by all of you who are concerned with this sort of issue. I’m rather proud of her, and also proud of the fact that she’s already at work on her next book.

Update: It also won first place in the Gender Issues category at this year’s Catholic Press Awards.