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Nun Better

An Amazing Love Story

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Nun Better

By: Joanie Lindenmeyer, Carol Tierheimer
Narrated by: Joanie Lindenmeyer
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What happens when two women commit to serving the Catholic Church as nuns taking vows of chastity, but fall passionately in love? They defy the Church's rules against same-sex relationships and blaze a bold trail for a joyous life together at a time when LGBTQ people could be killed for being gay and same-sex marriage was decades in the future. Now Joanie Lindenmeyer and Carol Tierheimer are share their courageous, 40-year journey in NUN BETTER: An AMAZING Love Story, which showcases the magic and miracles of love, and two women's unshakable devotion to spreading joy and peace in the spirit of God.

This electrifying saga begins with the first time young Joanie heard Sister Carol's voice over the phone, as she embarked on religious training in a convent run by Sister Carol, who was 15 years older. Until then, while growing up in California, both women had heard the call to serve God, and followed parallel paths that merged in Idaho. They devoted themselves to religious life while secretly cultivating an epic romance. Then they left the Church, embarking on a blissful life together in Washington, then coastal Oregon. All the while, they created loving communities for gay and lesbian friends who felt safe and celebrated. Joanie and Carol petitioned the Catholic Church to allow gay marriage, but a Catholic marriage was denied. Undaunted, they officially wed with an Episcopalian priest.

In the midst of their life of romance, adventures and travels, a health tragedy struck Carol, and Joanie's loving care personified their wedding vow of "in sickness and in health." Then, after Carol went to heaven, Joanie honored their dream of writing a book. Nun Better shares their trailblazing journey in a world where their forbidden love exploded like a sunburst of joy and peace for all who knew them. Now this book will do that for listeners everywhere, and can be especially affirming for LGBTQ+ individuals who are seeking hope and help to find love, peace and spiritual comfort.

©2023 Joanie Lindenmeyer (P)2025 Joanie Lindenmeyer
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