{"product_id":"convent-wisdom-how-sixteenth-century-nuns-could-save-your-twenty-first-century-life-hardcover","title":"Convent Wisdom: How Sixteenth-Century Nuns Could Save Your Twenty-First-Century Life - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAna Garriga\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarmen Urbita\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn infectiously edifying, not-so-saintly self-help book that dives into the wild, wise, and unconventional lives of 16th- and 17th-century nuns, offering advice for our modern age and proving one thing: no matter the century, nuns know best.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen most of us think of nuns, we picture hands clasped in prayer, solemn shuffles down cloistered halls, and that iconic habit silhouette. But what about the nuns who ate spiderwebs, erupted into jealous fights over makeup, or chain-produced manuscripts for extra cash? In reality, these women were no one-dimensional martyrs. 16th- and 17th-century nuns were resourceful, rebellious, and refreshingly relatable--and their lives hold surprising lessons for us today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eConvent Wisdom\u003c\/i\u003e is your guide to navigating everything from patriarchal bureaucracy to an all-consuming friend crush with help from history's most fascinating nuns. Struggling with money? Saint Teresa and her fellow Carmelites have recession-proof advice. Scrolling social media and drowning in FOMO? Mary of Jesus of Ágreda's miraculous ability to engage in bilocation might help you cope. Confounded by a lesbian situationship? The yearnings of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz contain unexpected insights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBlending rigorous research with tongue-in-cheek takeaways and weaving pop culture and personal anecdotes throughout, Brown University scholars and best friends Ana Garriga and Carmen Urbita spill the juicy inside scoop on monastic life so you can better conquer today's anxiety-ridden, hyper-connected world. Be it work woes, unholy diets, or crises of the soul, the nuns of \u003ci\u003eConvent Wisdom \u003c\/i\u003eare here to guide you--with a wink and a prayer.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAna Garriga is a scholar of early modern Spain and Latin America. She earned her PhD from Brown University in 2024. Prior to joining the Department of Hispanic Studies at Brown, she completed a PhD at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid with a dissertation on the letters of the nun Teresa of Ávila (1515-82), for which she received the extraordinary PhD award. In 2014, she earned a prestigious Fulbright scholarship. She launched \u003ci\u003eLas hijas de Felipe\u003c\/i\u003e with Carmen Urbita in 2020. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCarmen Urbita earned her PhD from Brown University in 2025. Prior to joining the Department of Hispanic Studies at Brown, she completed her BA in comparative literature at King's College London (University of London). She was granted a scholarship to pursue a Master of Studies in modern languages at the University of Oxford, where she completed her dissertation on the writings of the nun Jeanne des Anges (1602-1665), earning Distinction. She launched \u003ci\u003eLas hijas de Felipe \u003c\/i\u003ewith Ana Garriga in 2020. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith over sixty episodes published, \u003ci\u003eLas hijas de Felipe\u003c\/i\u003e is one of the most popular podcasts in the Spanish-speaking world.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 256\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 8.4 x 5.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 04, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978173677869,"sku":"9781668065518","price":28.18,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/sblLrtfk479781668065518.webp?v=1775800831","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/convent-wisdom-how-sixteenth-century-nuns-could-save-your-twenty-first-century-life-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}